Poetry Day dedicated to Olzhas Suleimenov

A Poetry Day dedicated to the anniversary of poet, thinker, and diplomat Olzhas Suleimenov was held at AlmaU Open Library.

The honored guests of the event were Lyudmila Prus — Scientific Secretary of the International Anti-Nuclear Movement “Nevada–Semipalatinsk,” public figure, and guardian of the movement’s archival heritage, as well as Zaituna Zhandosova — lawyer, journalist, corresponding member of the International Informatization Academy (IAI), author of scientific publications, and public figure.

As part of the event, the winners of the poetry reading contest were announced:

1st place — Elena Koroleva @hkoroleva

2nd place — Meduza Gargona @medyza_gargona90

3rd place — Roza Abkeyeva @abkeyevarozabaimbetova and Safiya Kamaridenova @sophie_mophieeee, a student of Gymnasium No. 35.

The Audience Choice Award was presented to Karolina Pak @school_lyceum48 and Alfiya Shakurova @alfiyashavkatovna. The winners received memorable prizes, including AlmaU merchandise and books by Olzhas Suleimenov.

Telman Ali @alishkatut, Tatyana Naurazalina @naurnach, Zaituna Zhandosova @zaitunajandossova, and Yelnar Kaysarov from Gymnasium No. 18 @baidalis received special recognition from the jury.

A special part of the event was the open microphone session, where Georgy Kornilov performed a song based on the poetry of Olzhas Suleimenov, while Alisa Kalmykova @shefikafrompsichorodok recited one of his poems. Other participants also shared their favorite works by the poet, creating a truly warm and inspiring atmosphere.

We sincerely thank Tokkulov Seriktes for donating the poetry book “I Will Press the Key” to the AlmaU Library!

We thank all participants, guests, and audience members for their heartfelt performances and love for poetry! Events like these once again remind us that literature continues to unite people, generations, and meanings.