Temir - The People's Commissar

 

The life of Temirbek Karauyly Zhurgenov, a prominent statesman and public figure who made an immeasurable contribution to the revival of Kazakhstan's culture and literature and to the flourishing of sacred art, is one that leaves no soul untouched.

This dramatic production portrays the story of a man who fought for the dignity and identity of the Kazakh nation, serving as the People's Commissar of Enlightenment. The play unfolds the emotional struggles of Kazakh intellectuals of that era, their resistance to betrayal and brutality, and Zhurgenov’s unrelenting devotion to his people.

A figure who became an eternal flame for the Kazakh people, Temirbek Karauyly Zhurgenov is at the heart of this historically rich drama, presented within the framework of President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s visionary article «Course towards the future: Modernisation of Kazakhstan’s Identity.»

Cast and Performers:

Temirbek Karauyly Zhurgenov - Nurbulat Utegulov

Damesh Ermekova Zhurgenova - Aigul Orazalina, Zhanna Otegen

Kara Zhurgenuly - Aset Orazalin (Honoured Worker of Culture)

Levon Mirzoyan - Meirbek Shakenov

Gabit Musrepov - Nursultan Aitkaliyev

Kulyash Baiseitova - Zhanar Kemalbayeva

Shara Zhienkulova - Ademi Nazhmedenova

Kanabek Baiseitov - Bagdat Teleugaliyev

Kurmanbek Zhandarbekov - Tolagai Karasaev

Zhambyl Zhabayev - Abzal Kudaybergenov

Ilyas Omarov - Eset Orazalin

NKVD Officers - Dauren Narman, Bekzhan Kairollin, Aslan Tölentai

Kazakh Soviet Official Kemalbai - (Honoured Worker of Culture)

Malakayev’s Wife - Roza Yerbolatova, Sandugash Karsakbayeva