Ukili Ybyrai Sandybaiuly – kazakh folk composer, famous singer (tenor), poet-improviser, one of the representatives of classical folk music, was born in 1860 in the Volodarsky district of the Kokshetau region, in a poor family. He was fascinated with poetry and songs since childhood.
Recently, sculptures of outstanding personalities of our region – Akan sere, Birzhana sal, Ukili Ybyraya, Baluan Sholak, Kenesary Kasymov, have been installed along the Shchuchinsk – Nursultan highway, becoming its adornment. Residents and guests of our region are looking with interest at the monuments of sal and sere.