Mukhtar Shakhanov
Mukhtar Shakhanov (Kazakh: Мұхтар Шаханов, Muhtar Şahanov) (born 2 July 1942 in Otrar, Kazakhstan)[1] is a prominent Kazakh writer, lawmaker, and the Kazakh ambassador to Kyrgyzstan. He is also a Member of Parliament for Majilis, as well as editor-in-chief of the magazine Zhalyn.
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| Born | 2 July 1942 Otrar, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union |
Well known in Kazakhstan for his articles, which raised public awareness of the need for the protection of the Aral Sea has earned him worldwide recognition[2] and leading the commission[3] on Jeltoqsan tragedy.[1][2][3]
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References
- Persons. Parliament of Republic of Kazakhstan
- Adult Award Winner in 1992. Global 500 Forum Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Kazakhstan cautiously marks 20th anniversary of anti-Soviet protests. MSN Japan THE MAINICHI NEWSPAPERS
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