TELZHAN SHONANULY AND THE PROBLEM OF NATIONALITY

Abstract

The article considers the life and exemplary biography of universal scientist Telzhan Shonanuly,born in 1894. The contribution of the person, who cares for the people, to Kazakh literature and Kazakh spiritualitywill be mentioned. The scientist’s friendship and relationship with the Alash representatives is revealedand explained. The works of Telzhan Shonanuly are considered in the development and formation of Kazakhscience in the 20s-30s of the 20th century, and the role of his works in society is defined. The developmentof historical thought at the beginning of the 20th century is formulated comprehensively on the basis of thegrowing environment and scientific work of the Alash’s representative. The activity of Telzhan Shonanuly isdiscussed as an educational and historical-ethnographic writer, literary man, and translator, which shows him asa universal scientist. We will consider his services to the people for each year and his moral qualities. TelzhanShonanuly is a great scientist, a Kazakh individual. According to the information found today, his contributionto cultural heritage has been significant for more than ten years. He was different from other scientists and educatorsin that he not only developed the literacy of schoolchildren, but also wrote textbooks for adults. In fact,it is difficult to find the difference between the whole being of the scientist and a science. At the same time, inthe article, we see that Telzhan Shonanuly became a victim of persecution.