Abai’s descendant votes in presidential election

SEMEY. KAZINFORM 85-year-old Manatai Balkataiuly – a descendant of world-famous Kazakh poet and philosopher Abai Kunanbaiuly – cast his vote in the ongoing presidential elections today, Kazinform learned from the press service of the regional administration.

The aksakal [white beard old man] raised two sons, three daughters and six grandchildren.

«Our duty is to make a choice, to set an example for a younger generation. We are responsible for the future of our country. For this reason I came here to vote. Although, I am 85 today, I made my choice in favor of the future generations. I wish that Kazakhstan enters the list of most developed states of the world,» he noted.

The aksakal is an honorary citizen of Abai region. He has been awarded a number of medals for his contribution to the development of the region.