The cadets of the Kostanay Academy attended a concert dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the birth of the Kazakh actor, one of the founders of the national theater art, People's Artist of the Kazakh ASSR, our countryman Yelubai Umirzakov. A documentary film was shown at the concert, telling about the artist's life path, national songs were performed accompanied by an orchestra. E. Umirzakov starred in various films and played more than 150 roles. He not only played in the drama theater, but also took an active part in variety concerts and the development of cinematography. Inspired by the source of folk art, Umurzakov masterfully played the famous folk hero Amangeldy, as well as Zharas and Darkembai.