Mukhtar Shakhanov

Mukhtar Shakhanov (Kazakh: Мұхтар Шаханов, Muhtar Shahanov) (born 2 July 1942 in Otrar, Kazakhstan) [1] is a prominent Kazakh writer, lawmaker, and the Kazakh ambassador to Kyrgyzstan. He is also a Member of Parliament for Majilis, as well as Editor-in-Chief of the magazine Zhalyn.

Mukhtar Shakhanov
Kazakh: Мұхтар Шаханов
Born (1942-07-02) 2 July 1942
Otrar, Kazakhstan

Well known in Kazakhstan for his articles, which raised public awareness of the need for the protection of the Aral Sea has earned him worldwide recognition [2] and leading the commission [3] on Jeltoqsan tragedy. [1] [2] [3]

See also

References
  1. Persons. Parliament of Republic of Kazakhstan
  2. Adult Award Winner in 1992. Global 500 Forum Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Kazakhstan cautiously marks 20th anniversary of anti-Soviet protests. MSN Japan THE MAINICHI NEWSPAPERS
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