Head of State offers condolences for writer Anes Sarayâs passing 3 February 2021 12:02 Share in: NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM â Kazakh Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a letter of condolences to the family members and relatives of late writer, playwright Anes Saray, the Presidentâs Press Secretary Berik Uali posted on his Facebook account, Kazinform correspondent reports. Related news «Offer my condolences for the passing of the prominent writer, poet, playwright, honored worker of Kazakhstan, State Prize Laureate Anes Saray. The gifted author worked hard at republican newspapers, publishing houses and in the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan. Throughout his long career, he produced historical and literary works,» the letter reads.