
Naziken Alpamyskizy stands as a remarkable figure in Kazakh culture – a woman who skillfully united science and poetry, intellect and artistry. In 1960, she graduated with honors from the Faculty of Economics of Kazakh State University named after S. M. Kirov, and in 1964, she completed her postgraduate studies at Lomonosov Moscow State University.
For many years, she dedicated herself to scientific and teaching work, becoming a Doctor of Economics and an academician of International Informatization Academy. Her contribution to the development of economics in Kazakhstan was widely recognized: she was awarded the medal “For Distinguished Labor,” received the title of Labor Veteran, and was honoured as an Honorary Citizen of Zhambyl District and Almaty Region.
Yet her name became known far beyond academic circles thanks to her poetry. In 1995, she became a member of Writers’ Union of Kazakhstan and published several collections of poems – Karlygash, Shyragdan, Kuren Sheten, and Zharkyrap aspanýmda kún túrganda (“As Long as the Sun Shines – I Live”). Her poetic voice, filled with emotional depth and philosophical reflection, earned her prestigious awards, including the Zhambyl International Prize, the Alash International Prize, and the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2014, she joined Writers’ Union of the Peoples of the World.
Her poetry was included in contemporary anthologies of Kazakh literature alongside figures such as Olzhas Suleimenov, reflecting her importance in the cultural and literary landscape of the country.
Naziken Alpamyskizy actively participated in the activities of Eurasian Creative Guild (London), helping to build cultural bridges between Kazakhstan and the international creative community. Through her poetry and public presence, she introduced global audiences to Kazakh poetic traditions, combining national identity with a universal human voice.
Her literary legacy is a bridge between generations – a testament to the power of words to preserve memory, inspire reflection, and connect hearts across borders. Naziken Alpamyskizy will be remembered as a poet of depth and dignity, a scholar, and a cultural ambassador of Kazakhstan to the world.