Kazakhstan Vice President Explains Decision Not to Award State Prize

Yerlan Karin, head of the commission for the Abai State Prize in Literature and Arts, explained the decision not to award the prize in 2026. He stated that the prize is for works, not individuals, and awarding it based on personal preference would not advance art. Karin noted that no submitted work received a clear majority of votes, and a reform of the prize awarding process is needed.

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