Kazakhstan is closing a year that became one of the most active for the cultural sector. The key priorities were clear: upgrading infrastructure, expanding creative opportunities and strengthening social support for cultural workers, DKNews.kz reports.
Theaters are moving beyond the capital
At the National Qurultai, the President emphasized how important it is to develop theater infrastructure in the regions.
Plans include:
- renovation of the Youth Theater building in Astana
- construction of a new building for the Puppet Theater
- new drama theaters in Semey, Konaev and Aktobe
At the same time, major national theaters in Almaty are being modernized, including the Mukhtar Auezov National Drama Theater and the Natalia Sats Theater.
Culture and education grow together
Modernizing cultural and educational infrastructure has also become a major priority.
In 2025, the reconstruction of the main building of the Kazakh National University of Arts named after Kulyash Baiseitova was completed. Construction began on a new dormitory for the T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts.
Several art schools in major cities are also being upgraded, creating better conditions for young talents to study and create.
Preserving heritage while building the future
Across the country, construction of 61 cultural facilities was completed this year, while repairs continue at 251 sites.
Work also continues on the Bozok Archaeological Park – a future hub for studying and promoting the history of the capital.
Supporting people working in culture
Social support for cultural workers remains one of the government’s key priorities.
Between 2022 and 2025, salaries for 64,000 employees in culture and archives increased by 20 percent annually.
At the beginning of the year, 75 cultural figures received state scholarships, and many were honored for their contribution to Kazakhstan’s cultural development.
Recognition, awards and new status
Among those honored was opera singer Maria Mudryak, who received the title “Honored Worker of Kazakhstan”.
Her words resonated strongly:
“Receiving such a high recognition from my Homeland - Kazakhstan is a great honor for me. I am deeply grateful to the President. This year is special: it marks 28 years since the start of my professional career. I proudly represent my country on the world’s leading opera stages, and I will continue to raise Kazakhstan’s name through my art.”
Several leading cultural institutions also officially received the status of “Academic”, including:
- B. Rimova Drama Theater in Taldykorgan
- Almaty State Puppet Theater
- A. Tokpanov Drama Theater in Zhambyl Region
- G. Kurmangaliyev Philharmonic in West Kazakhstan Region
Why it matters
Large infrastructure projects in the regions, consistent support for artists and continuity in cultural policy are laying a solid foundation for the future of Kazakhstan’s cultural development.
This means:
- faster regional development
- more opportunities for young people
- better preservation of heritage
- higher prestige for cultural professions
And most importantly, culture becomes closer to people.
