Mukhtar Shakhanov

Mukhtar Shakhanov Kazakh: Мұхтар Шаханов
Born	2 July 1942 Otrar, Kazakhstan

Mukhtar Shakhanov (Kazakh: Мұхтар Шаханов) (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.

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]}

See also

• Jeltoqsan

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Persons. Parliament of Republic of Kazakhstan
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

External links

• Mr. Mukhtar Shakhanov, Kazakh ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Visit the Kansai Soka School System.
• To Remember Jeltoksan Lessons.

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Name	Shakhanov, Mukhtar
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Date of birth	2 July 1942
Place of birth	Otrar, Kazakhstan
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