Kazakh Theater Director Receives Prestigious Award Amidst Joyous Celebration

Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – May 22, 2025 – Birzhan Zhalgasbaev, director of the S. Mukanov Kazakh Musical Drama Theater, received the prestigious title of Honored Worker of Kazakhstan. The award was presented during a ceremony celebrating the Workers of Culture and Arts Day. The video shows the overwhelming response from the theater collective, who greeted Zhalgasbaev with enthusiastic applause, hugs, and flowers upon his return. Bekbolat Kurmankhojaev, Zhalgasbaev's teacher, expressed immense pride, stating, "I'm here to share in my student's joy. This is a testament to his 25 years of dedication and 10 years leading the theater." Daurien Toibazarov, artistic director of the theater, added, "Birzhan Nurmakhanuly and I are close friends. This award is well-deserved; he is a man of great heart and shares the joy of every member of the collective." The event underscores the significance of cultural achievements in Kazakhstan and the strong bonds within the artistic community. The award serves as a symbol of recognition for years of dedicated service and creative contributions to Kazakhstani theater.