Applications for the “Aiboz” National Literary Award Are Still Open!
The “Aiboz” National Literary Award is an important initiative aimed at supporting talented authors who contribute to the development of Kazakh literature and promoting outstanding literary works.
On 23–24 July, the voting stage for the special nominations in the field of book publishing among the CIS countries took place in Minsk as part of the 23rd International The Art of the Book Competition.
During this stage, the publications submitted by the participating countries were thoroughly reviewed by the international jury. A voting procedure was conducted to determine the best works in each nomination category.
The traditional international competition The Art of the Book was held in Minsk, Republic of Belarus, from 22 to 24 July 2026.
During the visit, Mr. Baiuzakov became thoroughly acquainted with the activities of Belarus's publishing and book sector. He also visited the National Library of Belarus and the Belarus Book Chamber, where he learned about their key areas of work, document preservation systems, and scientific and bibliographic activities.
The National State Book Chamber Receives a Special Edition of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev
The National State Book Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan has ceremonially received a special edition of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev.
Memorandum on Cooperation and Collaboration Signed
A Memorandum on Cooperation and Collaboration has been signed between the National State Book Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a Republican State Institution under the Committee for Archives, Documentation and Book Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Magzhan Zhumabayev Akmola Regional Universal Scientific Library, a Municipal State Institution.
“Global Perspective and Sustainable Development: The Role of Libraries in Shaping the Future”
Regular Off-site Meeting of the Library Association of Kazakhstan: “Global Perspective and Sustainable Development: The Role of Libraries in Shaping the Future”
The staff of the National State Book Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan sincerely congratulate the distinguished writer, playwright, translator, public figure, and long-time Director General of the Book Chamber, Sofy Kalybekovich Smataev, on his 85th anniversary.
Today, on the occasion of the Day of Cultural and Art Workers, and on the instruction of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, two-room apartments were awarded to employees of the National State Book Chamber in the city of Almaty.
