At Toraighyrov University, the name of Shakhimardan Abilov, a prominent contemporary figure, was honored and the university’s assembly hall was named after him.

It is worth noting that the university’s concert hall will be expanded to 400 seats.

Laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Honored Artist of our country Shakhimardan Abilov devoted his life to serving the high arts. His voice, his talent, and his boundless dedication to opera have become symbols of the spiritual richness of Kazakh culture. Shakhimardan Abilov is not only a great performer but also an educator.

Among the guests at the ceremony were former Minister of Culture of Kazakhstan Dyusen Kaseinov, Chief Conductor of the Kazakh State Academic Philharmonic Aitkali Zhayymov, Doctor of Medical Sciences Serik Tokpanov, and Associate Professor of the Kazakh National Conservatory Igor Oleksenko.

Shakhimardan Abilov made a landmark gift to the university, presenting a PETROF grand piano.