Annotation. The domestic and foreign policy activities of Abylai Khan, aimed at creating a single state, in the complex modern geopolitical conditions, are reinterpreted by researchers, which is the relevance of the topic of the article. This was a khan who fought hard for the equal development of the Kazakh people with other nations. In his foreign policy, he maintained friendly relations with neighboring Russia and China, becoming the founder of Kazakhstan's multi-vector policy. The article is devoted to the analysis and identification of the features of the life of Abylai Khan, a historical figure at a difficult stage of Kazakh history, being the founder of the Kazakh sovereignty. He was a talented diplomat, a tireless statesman, a brave commander, and today his name has become a symbol of independence. As a diplomat, he spoke several languages, speaking them literarily, which gave him the opportunity to establish and develop diplomatic ties with neighboring states. From an early age, he took an active part in the war against the Dzungarian invaders. He was recognized as a talented military leader who showed great courage on the battlefield. Talented kuishi, Abylai Khan was distinguished by high spiritual qualities inherent in the Kazakh people. As a dombrist, he wrote more than 20 kuis.
During his lifetime, the legendary name of Ablay Khan was associated with such concepts as independence, freedom, unity, courage, citizenship and the state.
Key words: Aktaban shubyryndy, Sultan of the Middle zhuz, Ablai, Sabalak, Abilmansur, Tole bi, Bukhar Zhyrau.
Статья поступила 18.05.2021