Makhambet Otemisuly

Otemisuly, Makhambet
2002 Kazakhstan stamp commemorating Makhambet
Born	1804
Died	(1846-10-20)October 20, 1846
Occupation	Poet

Makhambet Otemisuly (Kazakh: Махамбет Өтемісұлы, Mahambet Ótemisuly; Russian: Махамбет Утемисов; 1804 – 1846) was a Kazakh poet and political figure. He is best known for his activity as a leader (with friend Isatay Taymanuly) of rebellions against Russian colonialism. This activity is believed to have resulted in his murder in 1846. His first rebellions took place against of the Bukey Horde. Because the rebellion was badly defeated and a bounty was placed on Utemisov, he had to flee the region.

Makhambet's early education took place at a Russian language school in Orenburg. However, his poetry was more closely tied to Kazakh culture and literary tradition. The major themes of his poetry were of two types: political criticism of Russia or the khan, or more general poetry devoted to themes about human existence and life.

Bibliography[]

Ereuwil atqa er salmay: Olengder, edited by Qabibolla Sydyzov. Almaty, Kazakhstan: Zhazuushy. 1989

Sources[]

• Encyclopedic Biography of Makhambet Otemisuly
• Kazakhstan Pravda Discussion on Makhambet's possible birthdates

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