Names & Origins
Although known to the world as Shoqan, this was the original birth name given to the scholar
What is Muhammed-Qanafiya?
This greatest composer’s music, including the famous kui “Saryarka,” is said to reflect the spirit of freedom.
Who is Kurmangazy Sagyrbayuly?
These specific types of felt crafts are divided into two.
What are floor carpets (syrmak) and wall carpets (tuskiiz)?
These "mobile" institutions were introduced in 1892 to provide education for nomadic communities by following the auls.
What are nomadic (or mobile) schools?
This influential educator was responsible for opening the first Teacher’s School for Kazakhs in Orsk in 1883.
Who is Ybyrai Altynsarin?
In 1858, Ualikhanov embarked on a dangerous mission to this "White Spot," a region in East Turkestan previously unknown to Europeans.
What is Kashgar (or Altyshar)?
Known for his social criticism, he composed more than 70 songs, including the famous “Ak Sisa”.
Who is Zhayau Musa?
This Russian artist focused on Central Asian landscapes and painted the "Mountains Surrounding the Lepsinsk Region".
Who is Vasily Vereshchagin?
In 1850, this city became home to a seven-year school specifically designed to train scribes and translators.
What is Orenburg?
According to the 1897 General Census, this was the total literacy rate of the general population in the region.
What is 8.1%?
Shoqan Ualikhanov was the first person to record a large excerpt of this work, recognized as the world's longest epic poem.
What is the "Manas" epic?
This artist was the founder of the lyrical style in music and focused heavily on emotional expression.
Who is Dauletkerey Shygayuly?
Kazakh ornaments and styles are generally classified into these three main types: geometric, floral, and this animal-themed style.
What is Zoomorphic?
While secular education was intended to create loyal clerks, it was described as this type of weapon because it instead fostered a national elite.
What is a "double-edged sword"?
This "hidden" form of literacy was high among Kazakhs in religious schools (Medreses) but was ignored by the Tsarist government.
What is Arabic (or Muslim) literacy?
For his comprehensive analysis and geography of the Kashgar region, Emperor Alexander II rewarded Shoqan with this prestigious order.
What is the Order of St. Vladimir?
He is credited with reviving the ancient kobyz tradition and connecting music with historical legends.
Who is Ykylas Dukenulyi?
This prolific artist dedicated his entire career to Kazakh themes, creating over 100 paintings including "Driving Livestock".
Who is Nikolai Khludov?
Known as the "Forge of Cadres," this city was the premier educational hub of the Steppe and home to a Teacher’s Seminary opened in 1872.
What is Omsk?
Sisters Gulsum and Mariyam Asfendiyarova became pioneers in this professional field after graduating from a St. Petersburg institute in 1908.
What is Medicine?
After becoming disillusioned with the cruelty of the Tsarist army, Ualikhanov passed away in 1865 at the foot of this specific landmark.
What is Altyn Emel?
A master of the wind instrument known as the sybyzgy, he is the creator of the composition “Kara Zhorga”.
Who is Sarmalay?
In 1868, Kazakh applied arts gained international recognition when they were displayed at a World Exhibition in this city.
What is Paris?
Under this specific boarding house system, Kazakh communities were often obligated to send two boys from each volost to study.
What is the Internat system?
This political movement was formed by the educated national elite who used their knowledge to fight for Kazakh autonomy and identity.
What is the Alash movement?