80th anniversary of Zhumeken Nazhimedenov

This year Kazakhstan celebrates the 80th anniversary of the poet, writer and translator Zhumeken Nazhimedenov. In honour of him Literary portal starts the week of Zhumeken Nazhimedenov. 

in 1956 Zhumeken Nazhimedenov wrote the lyrics of the Kazakh patriotic song "My Kazakhstan" along with Shamshi Kaldayakov, who composed the music.

"My Kazakhstan" was modified in 2006 by the current Kazakhstan's president Nursultan Nazarbayev, and became the current anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan.