Muhtar Shahanov

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Muhtar Shahanov
Kazakh: Мұхтар Шаханов

Born 2 July 1942
Otrar, Kazakhstan

Muhtar Shahanov (Kazakh: Мұхтар Шаханов) (born 2 July 1942 in Otrar, Kazakhstan) [1] a prominent Kazakh writer, lawmaker, ambassador to Kyrgyzstan. Member of Parliament Majilis, Parliament of Republic of Kazakhstan, Editor-in-Chief of the Zhalyn Magazine.

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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  1. ^ a b Persons. Parliament of Republic of Kazakstan
  2. ^ a b Adult Award Winner in 1992. Global 500 Forum
  3. ^ a b Kazakhstan cautiously marks 20th anniversary of anti-Soviet protests. MSN Japan THE MAINICHI NEWSPAPERS

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