Chinghiz Aitmatov as Diplomat

Abstract

The long-lasting stay of the world known literature classic Ch. Aitmatov abroad (1989-2008) still remains an understudied period of his biography. Meanwhile, thought in addition to his literary work, Chinghiz Aitmatov served as ambassador; his almost 20-year long diplomatic career is scarcely investigated. The article attempts to disclose some details of Aitmatov’s diplomatic work.