The greatest Kazakh poetess passes away

ASTANA. January 24. KAZINFORM After a long bout of illness Fariza Ungarssynova, the greatest Kazakh poetess, passed away on January 23 at the age of 75.

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Fariza Ungarssynova was born December 25, 1939 in Atyrau region. She is an author of a variety of poetical books and publications, a laureate of State Prize of Kazakhstan. Awarded with Dostyk Order. In the her works the poetess urged love and respect for our nation, its traditions and culture.