The Kazakh National Academy of Choreography held a presentation of a book-photo album dedicated to the life and work of an outstanding dancer, People's Artist of the Kazakh SSR Gulzhan Talpakova. The publication "Gulzhan Talpakovanyң osner bayan Ornegi" ("Patterns of creativity Gulzhan Talpakova") consists of unique archival photographs, reflecting the versatility of life and creativity of a unique performer of dances of the peoples of the world.

The illustrated book is published in Kazakh and Russian languages, tells about the life of the People's Artist, which was full of creativity, inspiration and gratitude to her audience. The author-compiler of the edition was senior teacher of the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography, candidate of art history Anvara Sadykova.

"It took a little less than a year to collect and process the archive. The book was conceived as a photo album, but in the process of work the unique photos were framed with a substantial text. Particular attention was directed to the chapter "Life in Dance", where the key concert numbers were analyzed, which became the calling card of Gulzhan Talpakova. Huge work was done on retouching, restoration, attribution and restoration of archival photographs by Alexey Nekrasov. The editor of the edition is Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor Zhanna Tolysbaeva, translated the book into Kazakh language - Simbat Koilybaeva and Saltanat Dungenbaeva".

Recall, Gulzhan Talpakova - dancer and choreographer, People's Artist of Kazakhstan, was born in 1948 in the city of Atyrau. She was a soloist of the legendary ensemble "Gulder", as well as a soloist of "Kazakhkoncert". During the period of her creative activity Gulzhan Talpakova performed on the stages of 52 countries of the world. She made a huge contribution to the development of Kazakh culture. Dozens of national dances from her solo repertoire, such as "Aizhan kyz", "Yerke bala", "Qos alqa", "Diamond Pheasant", "Altynai" and others have become the heritage of national choreography.

The time when Gulzhan Izimovna worked can be described as a bright and intense period. She performed in concert brigades in the village, government concerts and abroad. She always enjoyed great success. If artists of other genres convey to the audience the idea through words or melodies, Gulzhan Izimovna managed to charge the audience with her movements and fix her gaze to the dance, said Valery Kuzembayev, former general director of the state association "Kazakhconcert", honored worker of Kazakhstan.

Famous choreographers, prominent public figures, students and fans of Gulzhan Talpakova's work came to the solemn presentation of the book. The event was held in the educational theater of the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography.