Renowned Kazakh writer Mukhtar Magauin has passed away.

Mukhtar Mukhanovich Magauin was born on February 2, 1940, in the Chubartau district of the Semipalatinsk region (now East Kazakhstan region). He graduated from the Faculty of Philology at Kazakh State University and later completed his postgraduate studies, earning a PhD in Philological Sciences.

He began his career at the newspaper "Qazaq ädebieti" and continued to work in publishing houses, research institutes, and educational universities. His literary works, including well-known pieces such as the novel "Kök munar," the historical duology "Alasapyran," the novel "Men," and autobiographical writings, have become an essential part of Kazakhstan's cultural heritage.

Magauin is also recognized as a translator, introducing Kazakh readers to works of world literature, including H. Haggard's "King Solomon's Mines" and plays by N. Pogodin.

Throughout his creative career, the writer received numerous awards, including the State Prize of the Kazakh SSR named after Abai and the "For Services to the Turkic World" award presented by Turkish President Suleyman Demirel.

During the years of Kazakhstan's independence, a 13-volume collection of his works was published, many of which have been translated into foreign languages. His novel "Zharmik" and the trilogy "Chingis Khan" have made significant contributions to literature, reflecting thoughts on the history and future of the Kazakh people.

Mukhtar Magauin has left a rich literary legacy that will inspire future generations.