Ilya Zhakanov[1] (born in Aktogay village, Sarysu District of Jambyl Region of the Kazakh SSR on May 6, 1936[2]) was a Soviet and Kazakhstani writer, composer, and art critic. They were an Honored Worker of Culture of the Kazakh SSR (1990), Distinguished Cultural Contributor of Kyrgyzstan (1994),[3] Distinguished Cultural Contributor of Kazakhstan (1998), and Hero of Labour of Kazakhstan (2022).[4]
Ilya Zhakanov | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 May 1936 Aktogay village in Sarysu District of Jambyl Region, Kazakh SSR, USSR |
| Citizenship | Soviet Union Kazakhstan |
| Education | composer writer art critic |
| Alma mater | Kazakh State University named after S.M. Kirov Atyrau State University |
| Notable awards |  |
| Spouse | Tiyshkul Altayeva |
| Children | 4 |
Biography edit
After graduating from the Philology Department of Kazakh State University named after Kirov (now Al-Farabi Kazakh National University) in 1959,[5] Ilya Zhakanov led the Literature & Culture Section in Kazakhstan Pioneri (now Ulan) newspaper.[6] Between 1963 and 1984 he worked as a script editor at the Kazakh SSR Council of Ministers State Committee for Television and Radio, as well as Editor-in-Chief of the Music Office of Kazakhstani Radio.[7]
In 2011 he passed entrance tests at Atyrau State University and later successfully graduated with a diploma in Arts and Design. He mastered the profession of a painter at the age of 78.[8]
Writings and compositions edit
His first books Qaita Oralğan An (The Returned song) (1968), Hoş Bol Väls (Goodbye, waltz) (1969) were instant hits. His novel about Ykylas, a great Kazakh kobyz player and kui performer, was first published in Kyrgyz as Kertologoo (1989), and then in Kazakh as Ykylas (1990).[9] Ilya Zhakanov published collections of documentary stories of Kazakh cultural professionals Bırınşı Konsert (The first concert) (1971), Ekı Jiren (Two Red Horse) (1976), Mahabbat Välsı (Waltz of love) (1983), Aqqular qonğan aidyp köl (The lake where the swans landed) (1988) and Qarabura (1997).[10]
He authored 200 songs,[11] including Äselım Änım (Song Aselim), Edıl Men Jaiyq (Volga and Ural)[12] etc. Republic of Kyrgyzstan awarded Zhakanov with Daneker International Award and Order for the song cycle inspired by Chingiz Aitmatov's novels Jamilia,[2] Farewell, Gulsary and My poplar in a red kerchief.[13]
Ilya Zhakanov translated Synğan Qylyş (The Broken Sword) (1981) by Kasymbekov from Kyrgyz to Kazakh. He has written books about such Kazakh composers as Muqan Tulebaev, Latif Khamidi, Sydyk Mukhamedzhanov, Kapan Musin and Bakhytzhan Baykadamov. His documentary movies Şoqan Jäne Muzyka (Chokan and music), Jambyl Jäne Muzyka (Jambul and music) and Säken Jäne Muzyka (Saken and music) are quite well-known. Mr. Zhakanov received Jambyl International Award (1997).[14]
Family edit
With his spouse, Tiyshkul Altayeva, they have 4 children – Bauyrjan, Daniar, Karlygaş and Läilä Jakanov.[15]
Awards and honors edit
- Distinguished Cultural Contributor of Kazakhstan (1998);[16]
- Honored Worker of Culture of the Kazakh SSR (1990);[17]
- Distinguished Cultural Contributor of Kyrgyzstan (1994);[18][10]
- Jambyl International Literature Award(1997);[19]
- Order of Parasat (2004);[20]
- Order of Danaker (2004, Kyrgyzstan) — "for major contribution to the development and prosperity of national cultures, stengthening the friendship between Kyrgyz and Kazakh peoples";[21]
- Order of Otan for outstanding contribution to national music (2019);[22]
- Hero of Labour of Kazakhstan (2022).[23][24]
References edit
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- ^ a b "Academic of eternal steppe music". azh.kz. 2014-06-19. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ "Илья Жаканов". adebiportal.kz (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "Звание "Қазақстанның Еңбек Ері" получили Турегельды Шарманов и Илья Жаканов". kazlenta.kz (in Russian). 2022-03-18.
- ^ "Zhakanov Iliya". adebiportal.kz. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ "Феномен". asu.edu.kz (in Kazakh). 2021-05-11.
- ^ "Хранитель музыки и слова". time.kz (in Russian). 2022-12-13.
- ^ "Илья Жақанов 78 жасында дипломдық жұмысын қорғады". www.inform.kz (in Kazakh). 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ^ "Самалы жұпар, жазғы бір кеште (Видео)". adyrna.kz (in Kazakh). 2020-05-06.
- ^ a b "Ему подвластны музыка и слово. Илья Жаканов внёс неоценимый вклад в развитие национальной культуры". ztgzt.kz (in Russian). 2022-12-10.
- ^ "Ілия Жақанов туралы 10 дерек". adebiportal.kz (in Kazakh). 2018-05-06.
- ^ "Даласындай дарқан дарын". adebiportal.kz (in Kazakh). 2022-10-28.
- ^ ""Таңғажайып махаббат" – in our Scientific Library". asu.edu.kz. 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Ілия Жақанов өмірбаяны". kznews.kz (in Kazakh). 2019-03-28. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ "Года идут, а в душе — вечная песня весны". pricom.kz (in Russian). 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ ""СЕГОДНЯ Я ПРОГОЛОСОВАЛ ЗА БУДУЩЕЕ" – ИЛЬЯ ЖАКАНОВ". atpress.kz (in Russian). 2022-06-05.
- ^ "Старейший студент Казахстана защитил диплом". www.gorodpavlodar.kz (in Russian). 2014-05-13. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "Указ Президента Кыргызской Республики". cbd.minjust.gov.kg (in Russian). 1994-03-18. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ "Илья ЖАҚАНОВ "МАРАЛТАЙ"". maraltai-raiymbek.kalamger.kz (in Kazakh). 2018-07-12.
- ^ "За службу Отечеству и народу. В канун Дня независимости государственных наград удостоены 650 человек". nomad.su (in Russian). 2004-12-20. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "Казахстанский композитор и переводчик Жаканов удостоен государственной награды Кыргызстана". www.caravan.kz (in Russian). 2004-11-30. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ "Full text of the speech of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the ceremony of presenting state awards and prizes". kazpravda.kz. 2019-12-12.
- ^ "Указ Президента Республики Казахстан от 18 марта 2022 года О награждении государственными наградами Республики Казахстан". akorda.kz. 2022-03-18. Archived from the original on 2022-03-18. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ "President Tokayev Presents State Awards to Citizens on the Eve of Nauryz". astanatimes.com. 2022-03-18.