Abai State Prize 2026: Commission reviews 32 works in literature and arts
The Commission for Awarding the 2026 Abai State Prize in Literature and the Arts held its first meeting in Astana under the chairmanship of State Counselor Erlan Karin, Qazinform News Agency reported, citing the Akorda press service.
The commission reviewed 32 literary and artistic works nominated for the prestigious state prize.
Members of the commission, comprising prominent representatives of Kazakhstan’s creative community, heard a report from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva on the submissions under consideration.
Following a vote, the commission selected the candidates who advanced to the next stage of the competition.
As it was reported, at the 5th session of the Ulttyq Qurultay, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for the inclusion of Abai’s The Book of Words in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register for documentary heritage.
