On July 14, 2023, the finalist of Baqytty Bala-2022 contest Sherkhan Arystan became the Grand Prix winner of the XXI International Children’s Music Contest “Vitebsk” held within the framework of Slavianski Bazaar. Dimash Qudaibergen congratulates the young performer with the deserved victory.

The award was presented to the young Kazakh performer by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at the opening ceremony of the XXXII International Arts Festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk.

The jury of the contest highly appreciated the performance of Sherkhan Arystan, giving him the maximum score of 70 points on both days. Thus, the young vocalist surpassed all competitors and received 140 points. On the first day he performed Ama, Credi e Vai by Andrea Bocelli, David Foster and Amy Foster.

Dimash Qudaibergen congratulated Sherkhan Arystan on his well-deserved victory:

“Participation in international competitions is a great responsibility not only for your creativity, but also for the country you represent. I am very pleased with the victory of young Kazakh musician Sherkhan Arystan at the Slavianski Bazaar festival in Belarus. Arystan, way to go, only forward, to the heights and new victories!”.