A renowned pop singer, soloist of the Kazakhconcert concert organization, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Education: • 1975–1980 — Republican Music School named after A. Zhubanov (kobyz class) • 1984–1989 — Al-Farabi Kazakh State University Artistic Achievements: • 1983 — Laureate of the “Zhiger” Festival • 1984 — Laureate of the All-Union Youth Competition • 1987 — Laureate of the “Kazakhstan Komsomol” Prize • 1989 — Honored Artist of the Kazakh SSR • 1990 — Laureate of the International Popular Music Festival “Asia Dauysy” • 1994 — People’s Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan • 1996 — Laureate of the international prize named after Zh. Maldybayev (for contribution to cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan) • 1999 — State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan • 1999 — Honorary Professor of M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University • 2000 — Professor of Zhetysu State University named after I. Zhansugurov • 2001 — “Platinum Tarlan” Award • 2002 — Honorary Citizen of Karaganda Region • 2006 — Honorary Citizen of Urumqi District (Mongolia) • 2009 — “Altyn Adam” Award • 2011 — Medal “20 Years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan” • 2014 — “Golden Microphone” Award • 2016 — “EMA-2016” Award for contribution to the music industry • 2019 — Medal “For Labor” (Akim of Almaty) Repertoire: • “Zhyldar-Zhyldar” (music: G. Shekerbekov, lyrics: K. Zhamankulov) • “Suidim Seni” (music: E. Bayyrbekov, lyrics: A. Leubayeva) • “Erkem-ai” (folk song) • “Sheshe” (music: M. Zhautykov, lyrics: M. Makataev) • “Senim Shyragy” (music: E. Belkozhiyev, lyrics: T. Moldagaliyev) • “Barasyn Sen Alystap” (music: K. Ibragimov, lyrics: N. Abdibek) • “Dal Mendey” (music: G. Shekerbayev, lyrics: E. Kaiboldin) • “Omir Netken Tamasha” (music & lyrics: I. Eleubayeva) • “Saulem-ai” (folk song) • “Shalqymaly” (music & lyrics: T. Atshybayev) • “Sagynysh” (music: N. Tlendiev, lyrics: T. Moldagaliyev) • “Anadan Asyl Bar Ma Eken” (music: A. Korazbayev, lyrics: I. Saparbayev) • “Erke Kyz” (music & lyrics: M. Kaskyrbayev)