Biography
When was Abai Kunanbayev born?
On August 10, 1845.
What was the name of Abai’s father?
Kunanbai Oskembaiuly.
Which of Abai’s works is especially important
“The Book of Words” (“Kara Sozder”).
How many songs did Abai compose?
More than 30.
Where was Abai born?
In the Shyngys Mountains, Semey region.
What was the name of Abai’s mother?
Ulzhan.
Under whose name were Abai’s first poems published?
Under the name of Kokbai.
Which Eastern classics influenced Abai?
Nizami, Firdawsi, Nava’i, Saadi, Fuzuli.
At what age did Abai start writing poems?
At the age of 10.
What was the name of Abai’s grandmother?
Zere
How many “Words of Edification” did Abai write?
45
Who first promoted Abai’s heritage among the people?
Akhmet Baitursynuly, Alikhan Bokeikhan, Mirzhakyp Dulatov.
When did Abai die?
On June 23, 1904.
Who gave Abai his real name?
His grandmother Zere.
Which authors did Abai translate
Pushkin, Lermontov, Krylov, Goethe, Byron.
Where is the city named after Abai located?
In East Kazakhstan region.
When were Abai’s works first published as a book?
In 1909, in Saint Petersburg.
Who was Abai’s beloved son?
Abdirakhman.
What are Abai’s poems “Summer,” “Winter,” “Autumn,” and “Spring” about?
– They describe the four seasons of nature.
In which city were Abai’s works first published in 1909?
In 1909, in Saint Petersburg.