Prominent manas reciter Saparbek Kasmambetov passes away at age of 85

AKIPRESS.COM - The outstanding manas reciter Saparbek Kasmambetov passed away at the age of 85 on Jan 19, said one of his apprentice Doolot Sydykov. The funeral ceremony will be held on Jan 21 at 11:00 in Bishkek Opera and Ballet Theater.
Saparbek Kasmambetov was the distinguished researcher and Manas epic reciter, poet and prose writer.