Renowned journalist, laureate of the Kazakhstan Union of Journalists Award, and former editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstan newspaper, Sergazy Mukhtarbekov, has passed away at the age of 65. This sad news was announced by Mazhilis deputy Yermurat Bapi, according to the national portal “Adyrna.”
“Sergazy Mukhtarbekov, laureate of the Kazakhstan Union of Journalists Award and former editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstan newspaper, has passed away. May Allah grant peace to his soul,” he said.
Sergazy Mukhtarbekov was born on May 5, 1961. Under his leadership, the Kazakhstan newspaper gained a significant place in the country’s media space and actively covered socio-political events.
He will be remembered as an experienced and respected journalist who played an active role in the socio-political life of the country.
Thanks to his professional work, Sergazy Mukhtarbekov earned the great respect of his colleagues and readers. His contributions were vital in shaping objective and independent journalism in Kazakhstan. The Kazakhstan newspaper, which he once led, remains among the leading national publications to this day.
The Adyrna national portal expresses its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Sergazy Mukhtarbekov in this time of great loss.
