This year marks the 125th anniversary of Magzhan Zhumabayev birth date. 2018 was declared the year of the great poet. Throughout Kazakhstan will pass Magzhanov's readings, competitions, aityses and book exhibitions. On the birthday of the national figure and poet, the republican festival of arts "Magzhan Koktemi" will be arranged.

The main goal of the events is the propaganda of life and creative heritage of Magzhan Zhumabayev, who is called the founder of the new Kazakh literature.

Ou of Kazakhstan bounds, in all member countries of Turkic culture international organization there will also be jubilee events dedicated to the memory of a well-known publicist. There have already been events dedicated to his work in China and Turkey. For many years the name Magzhan Zhumabayev was banned, today he is known all over the world, as a talented poet, prose writer, translator and teacher.

In the University library there is a book thematic exhibition "Magzhannyn zharkyn zhauldyzy - Bright Star of Magzhan". We invite readers to touch the biography of this subtle lyric poet, youth figure and ardent patriot!