President condoles with family of Azilkhan Nurshaikhov upon his loss
09:05, 14 February 2011
ASTANA. February 14. KAZINFORM Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent a telegram of condolence to the family of Azilkhan Nurshaikhov over loss of the national writer, laureate of the State Prize; the President's press service reports.
"Azilkhan Nurshaikhov was a national writer. His works have always attracted great interest. He conducted fruitful literary activity until the last days of his life, expressing the nation's aspirations and calling the people for unity and concord. Heartful warmth of Azilkhan Nurshaikhov was reflected in his works. Bright image of the national writer and his outstanding works will forever remain in the people's memory", the telegram reads.