24.02.2016 The exhibition «Жыр алыбы Жамбыл», dedicated to the 170th anniversary of national akyn (poet) Zhambyl Zhabayev

Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan on 24^th February, 2016 at 15.00 in the framework of the celebration of "1000 - anniversary of Almaty city" opens the exhibition «Жыр алыбы Жамбыл», dedicated to the 170th anniversary of national akyn (poet) Zhambyl Zhabayev.

In 2016 the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan holds a number of events to celebrate the "1000th anniversary of Almaty city". One of the first events is the exhibition «Жыр алыбы Жамбыл» from the museum collection. The name of the famous Kazakh poet - Zhambyl Zhabayev is known not only in our country but also far beyond its borders.

In the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan personal items and a variety of materials, reflecting the life and work of the great poet are housed.

The exhibition «Жыр алыбы Жамбыл» it’s a kind of tribute to the memory of the great poet.

The purpose of the exhibition: to introduce visitors to the rich artistic heritage of Zhambyl Zhabayev, providing the most interesting documentary photos, personal items and written materials relating to the creation of the national poet.

Zhambyl Zhabayev was born in February of 1846. He was a consummate master of aitys (song competition). Zhambyl entered into poetic dispute with many akyns from different regions of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The most famous aitys with Baktybai, Aykumys, Sarybas, Shashubai and Kulmambet. According to Zhambyl were written epics "Suranshi Batyr", "Utegen Batyr" fairy tales "Khan and poet", "The Tale about lazy person" and others. Since 1936 works of Zhambyl widely popularized not only in the Kazakh language, but also in Russian.

The national akyn was awarded by the Order of the Red Banner, the Order of Lenin, "Badge of Honor". In 1941, for outstanding achievements in the field of literature Zhambyl Zhabayev was awarded the title of laureate of the State Prize.

At the exhibition rarely masterpieces, such as "Portrait of Zhambyl” of Abylkhan Kasteev and "Resting Zhambul” of genius sculpture Isaac Itkind, as well as paintings of L.P. Leontiev and N.P. Karpovsky will be presented.

Among the exhibits of great interest is a book in a silver frame «Жамбыл шығармалары» (Zhambyl works) consisting of handwriting and decorated inlay with semiprecious stones.

The artifact is a photo album dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Zhambyl, which contains photos of the life and work of the national poet are also significant. At the exhibition little-known photos of akyn from the museum fund, letters of workers and pupils with congratulations, song translations into Russian, awards, books and personal exhibits will be presented.

On the opening day of the exhibition will be a concert with the participation of the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory and Zhambyl Kazakh State Philharmonic as well as will be held thematic tours for visitors.