Edige Magauin, the son of the renowned writer Mukhtar Magauin, has announced the loss of his father. The literary figure passed away on January 9 at the age of 84.
He died in his own home in the state of Maryland, USA. In his final moments, he was surrounded by family.
Mukhtar Magauin is a prominent figure in Kazakh literature, and his work has become part of Kazakhstan's cultural heritage.
The writer is known for his profound works, which include novels and stories. He also engaged in historical research.
For his long-standing contributions to culture, he was honored with the title of People's Writer of Kazakhstan.
Additionally, his works received the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan.