Songs of Abai (1946)

The screen adaptation of the novel "Abai" by Mukhtar Auezov recreates the story of prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher Abay Kunanbayev. The famous Kazakh poet became friends with the Russian exile, scientist Nifont Dolgopolov. Under the influence of their growing friendship, Abai formed some of his academic ideas and principles.

Cast (17)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

K

Kalibek Kuanyshbayev

Abai

Kapan Badyrov

Aidar

Serke Kozhamkulov

Kozhamkulov

Yeleubai Umurzakov

Erden

Shaken Aimanov

Sharip

Z

Zhagda Oguzbayev

Abish

S

Saifullah Telgarayev

Kokpay

K

Kamal Karmysov

Ospanov

R

Rakhia Koychubayeva

Oleg Zhakov

Dolgopolov - Nifont Ivanovich

M

Marat Syzdykov

Narymbet

Amina Umurzakova

Azhar

S

Sholpan Dzhandarbekova

Magish

Z

Zoya Tadzhitdinova

Karlygash

Dariga Tnalina

Yerkezhan: Abay's young wife (uncredited)

A

Ataibek Zholumbetov

Oraz (uncredited)

Tamara Kosubayeva

(uncredited)

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