Renowned Abai scholar Mekemtas Myrzakhmetuly has passed away.
Renowned Kazakh scholar, Abai expert, and philologist Mekemtas Myrzakhmetuly passed away at the age of 95, according to Orda.kz.
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The scholarly works of the prominent Kazakh scientist focused on Abay studies, philology, Mukhtar studies, Yasawi studies, and the poetry of Abay.
Throughout his life, he collected the legacy of these great figures, analyzing, systematizing, and documenting it for future generations.
Even during the Soviet era, Mekemtas Myrzakhmetuly published his research titled "How the Kazakhs Were Russified," which exposed the missionary policies of Russia.
The scientist's bibliography includes dozens of published scientific works and creations.
Mekemtas Myrzakhmetuly was born on May 9, 1930, in the village of Maitobe, located in the Tulkubas district of the Turkestan region.