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On December 9^th, Toktogul  İnternational scientific conference was held dedicated to 150th anniversary of Kyrgyz poet, bard, and compositor Toktogul  Satylganov, organized by Ministry of Culture and Tourism, TURKSOY, Azerbaijan National Library, and presentation of the books Toktogul  Satylganov  “Selected Works” translated into Turkish by Turksoy, “Life turning into poetry books” published by Turkish Eskishehir province into 6 languages (Azerbaijan, Turkish, Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Turkmen).

Opening the event, professor  Karim Tahirov Director of the National Library greeted guests, for introduction he gave a floor to the Minister of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic  Abulfas  Karayev. In his speech he appreciated TURKSOY  for organizing such events, and wished that every Turkish people must learn immortal geniuses in its history and in order to deliver it to the future generations he wished such events to be steady.

Then, 5-minute film was shown about Toktogul. After showing of the film Kyrgyzstan komuz artist added the pleasant mood to the event.

Turksoy general secretary Dusen Kaseinov, Deputy Secretary  General of the Turkish council Adakhan Madumarov, Chairman of the Union of the Writers Anar, Undersecretary assistant of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism Nihat Gul, Deputy Chairman  of the Kyrgyzystan`s Organizing Committee of “Toktogul Year” Osmanbek Artikbayev, The Governor of the Turkish Eskishehir province Asim Tuna in their speeches spoke about these events organized by TURKSOY and importance of them.

Spokesman, Ankara University professor, Gulzura Jumakunova widely spoke about Toktogul`s life and activity.

Speakers, Director of the Azerbaijan Ataturk Center, Associate member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Science, member of Parliament, professor Nizami Jafarov, professor of Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University named after Abay - Temirhan Tubegenov, Head of the department of Turkish literature of Baku State University  , professor Ramiz Asgar, Associate professor Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan Zuhriddin İsomuddinov, the representative of Kyrgyzstan in Turksoy Kocageldi  Kuluyev spoke about Toktogul’s works and  works presented today that were translated into 5 languages.

Then, Toktogul medals were presented from the general secretary of TURKSOY Dusen Kaseinov and  Deputy Chairman ofthe Kyrgyzstan’s Organizing Committee “Toktogul” Osmanbek Artıkbayev, to the Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfas Karayev, Deputy Secretary-General of the Turkish council Adakhan Madumarov, Chairman of the Writers Union  Anar, Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry undersecretary  Nihat Gul, Director of the Azerbaijan National Library Karim Tahirov, Governor of Turkish Eskishehir province Gungor Asim Tuna, Director of the Azerbaijan Ataturk Center Nizami Jafarov, and translator of the book.

At the end of the event participants got acquainted with the books stored in National Library.