Mukhtar Shakhanov (, ''Mūhtar Şahanov'') (born 2 July 1942)
[ is a prominent Kazakh ]writer
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, lawmaker, and the Kazakh ambassador
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to Kyrgyzstan
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. He is also a Member of Parliament for Majilis, and editor-in-chief
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of the magazine ''Zhalyn''.
Shakhanov was born in Otrar. Well known in Kazakhstan
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for his articles, which raised public awareness of the need for the protection of the Aral Sea has earned him worldwide recognition[ and led the commission][ on Jeltoqsan tragedy.][Persons.]
Parliament of Republic of Kazakhstan[ Adult Award Winner in 1992.]
Global 500 Forum
MSN Japan THE MAINICHI NEWSPAPERS
See also
* Jeltoqsan
References
External links
Mr. Mukhtar Shakhanov, Kazakh ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Visit the Kansai Soka School System.To Remember Jeltoksan Lessons.
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Living people
1942 births
Members of the Mäjilis
Kazakhstani male writers
Ambassadors of Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan