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Young poets, writers need support
21-10-2020
Today, within the framework of the theme "Ult adebieti-Zhastar koziniz" , we gathered famous young poets and writers of our country, listened to suggestions and opinions.
This meeting, held by the Committee on Languages, was based on the implementation by President Kassym - Jomart Tokayev of the task of rapprochement with the population, establishing feedback with the public.
During the meeting, the issues of creative youth who will bring the richest Kazakh language to life and bring it to the younger generation were discussed.
Taking into account the importance of the meeting, the Language Committee tried to reach all young poets and writers from all regions of the country. The main goal is to support domestic writers by the state.
"If the language lives, then your works are also viable. In general, only a nation that has exploded in the colostrum of its spirituality will be able to preserve its appearance."
And also informed about the following problems.
Starting from August 25 of this year, the Committee announces the contest "The Best Child Labor", which is held online at the National State Book Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The contest was published on Facebook. Currently, there are 1646 views. More than 60 works were received. On the eve of Independence Day, the winners of the contest will be solemnly awarded and awarded with a monetary reward. 
In addition, it is planned to implement several new projects at the state level from 2021. These are the projects: "The best children's literature", "Zhas kalamger", "the best book of the year", "Smart kalamger", etc.
In the project a young writer: 
- "The best young writer" - a special prize named after O. Bokey, in the genre of prose; 
- "The best young poet" - a special prize named after F. Ongarsynova, dedicated to poetry;
- "The best young scientist" - a special prize named after A. Kaidarov, provided for scientific work.
The purpose of the meeting is to give new ideas, make efforts, give direction to young writers for the formation of a reading society. 
Participants of the online discussion will share their opinions, opinions and suggestions.
The importance of the need to differentiate the requirements for creativity for children on a global scale was touched upon. 
There were also specific proposals on book distribution, genres of criticism, drama, and the development of children's literature.
The discussion was attended by well-known young poets and writers in the country, editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Ana tili", poet Zhanarbek Ashimzhan, winner of the State Prize "Daryn" Yerlan Zhunus, director of the TV channel "Balapan" Makpal Zhumabay, poet, translator Makpal Mys, writer, playwright, critic Adibek Baybol, young playwright, novelist Zhaksylyk Muratbek. 

Following the results of the Online meeting, a special protocol was adopted on the valuable proposals of young writers, which was sent to the competent Ministries.
Of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Ministry of Culture and Sports 
Chairman of the Language Policy Committee 
Adilbek Kaba
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