Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree awarding Pantelei Kesoglu with the Order of Barys of the 1st Degree for his great contribution to the development of culture and pop art, El.kz reports.
Pantelei (Laki) Kesogluhas become a regular participant in all music festivals in Kazakhstan. During his career, he recorded more than 400 songs with the orchestra of the Kazakh State Television and Radio, and about 2 million of his recordings were released on the Melodiya company - a record number for Kazakhstan.
Since 2000,Pantelei (Laki) Kesoglu has devoted himself to teaching. He became a professor and head of the variety department of the Kazakh National Academy of Arts named after Zhurgenov. His experience and knowledge helped to bring up a new generation of talented musicians.
Pantelei (Laki) Kesogluis an example of a person whose life and career have become a symbol of resilience and the desire to succeed despite numerous difficulties. His contribution to the musical art of Kazakhstan and pedagogical activities left an indelible mark on the history of the country's culture.