The Regional Literary Museum, dedicated to the renowned figure I. Zhansugurov, was officially inaugurated in May 1984, commemorating the 90th anniversary of this celebrated Kazakh literature luminary. The museum is housed within a building constructed in 1907, adding historical significance to the institution.
The museum’s exhibition spans across five rooms, showcasing a remarkable collection of over 6,000 personal items belonging to the writer. This includes items such as his typewriter, desk lamp, his cherished musical instrument, the kobyz of Malika, first editions of his books, a gramophone, a cane, and a document detailing the death sentence issued on February 26, 1938, in connection with his involvement in a counter-revolutionary nationalist organization.