Abai Qunanbaiuly is a key figure in Kazakhstan's history, known for his contributions to poetry, philosophy, and music, bridging Eastern and Western thought. He is recognized as the founder of Kazakh literature, with his works on love, justice, and society still influential today. His legacy continues through the opera 'Abai', which combines traditional Kazakh music with European opera. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)