Kazakhstan to introduce new state awards

Kazakhstan's Parliament (Kurultai) approved in second reading and adopted in third reading a bill amending and supplementing the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on State Awards. The bill was developed on the initiative of deputies, according to Egemen Qazaqstan, which cites Egemen.kz.

The amendments were drafted to carry out the instruction the President gave at the opening of the first session of the first convocation of the Kurultai, to improve legislation on state awards in culture and the arts.

The law provides for the Shamshi Kaldayakov medal, to be awarded to citizens for fruitful activity in developing domestic music and song creation and for exceptional service. It also introduces the honorary title Honoured Artist of Kazakhstan for figures who have distinguished themselves with outstanding works in fine arts and made exceptional contributions to developing national art culture.

The President also said he would sign a decree adding the Order of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi to the state awards.