– Art is a means of education. At the meeting of the National Kurultai, I spoke about five social vices that threaten the future of the nation. Cultural figures make a great contribution to the eradication of these negative phenomena. New works are appearing that reveal the harm of ludomania and drug addiction. This is a very useful undertaking," the President said.
– We are witnessing how you prove your loyalty to culture and art with your hard work. The most valuable award for a man of art is the recognition of the people. I have decided to award a group of citizens who make a significant contribution to the development of our culture. This year, 7 leading collectives of the country, which occupy a special place in the field of culture, celebrate their anniversary. Therefore, today I decided to present high state awards to the employees of these institutions," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.