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President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded Alma Kozhakhmetova, Associate Professor of the Department of Performing Arts at our university and Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, the “For Outstanding Service” Medal.

The President presented the state award during a ceremonial event held at the Akorda Presidential Palace.

Alma Kozhakhmetova has dedicated 53 years to the fields of art and education. She studied at the Kurmangazy Almaty State Conservatory, where she trained as a concert and opera singer and educator. Throughout her career, she has worked as a university lecturer and served as a department head.

Since 1996, she has been working at our university, where she has trained numerous students in the field of performing arts. Today, her graduates are making successful careers in Kazakhstan’s arts and cultural sectors. Among them are Honored Artists of Kazakhstan, cultural figures, opera singers, actors, and laureates of international competitions.

Students under the supervision of Alma Shaimerdenkyzy have repeatedly won prizes at national subject Olympiads and art competitions. She has also served as a jury member at international and national vocal competitions and worked as a music and vocal director for nearly 45 musical and dramatic productions.

The scholar and educator is the author of a number of educational and methodological manuals and scholarly works dedicated to vocal performance and vocal education. Her publications include “Vocalises Based on National Melodies,” “Methods of Developing the Singing Voice,” “Specific Features of Training in Vocal Art,” “Orthoepy of Kazakh Songs,” and “Vocal Training.”

The award recipient expressed her gratitude to the university administration and colleagues for recognizing her many years of dedicated work, as well as to the team with whom she has worked throughout her career.

This state award is a high recognition of Alma Kozhakhmetova’s many years of service to the fields of art and education, her professional excellence, and her outstanding contribution to the training of future generations of performers.

On behalf of the entire university community, we congratulate Alma Shaimerdenkyzy on this prestigious award and wish her good health, creative success, and continued achievements!