Evney Buketov
- Early Life and Education
- Academic and Scientific Career
- Contributions to Metallurgy and Chemistry
- Literary and Public Life
- Legacy and Honors
Early Life and Education
Evney Arstanovich Buketyov was born on March 23, 1925, in the village of Baganaty, Akmola Oblast, Kazakhstan. Amidst the hardships of the famine in Kazakhstan, his family relocated to the Chelyabinsk Oblast, where he began his education in 1932. In 1938, they returned to their homeland.
Buketyov continued his studies in the regional center, but had to interrupt them in 1941 due to his father's illness. He joined the workforce as a teacher in elementary and secondary schools in the Sergeyevsky District.
In 1945, Buketyov passed the external exam for his high school diploma. He then enrolled at the Kazakhstan Mining and Metallurgical Institute, graduating in 1950. He went on to pursue postgraduate studies at the same institution.
Academic and Scientific Career
In 1954, Buketyov defended his PhD dissertation on the analysis and chemistry of molybdenum. He taught at the Department of Metallurgy of Light and Rare Metals at the Kazakhstan Mining and Metallurgical Institute from 1954 to 1960.
In 1960, he became the director of the Institute of Chemical Metallurgy of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR in Karaganda. Buketyov was instrumental in developing and implementing the technology for the complex processing of copper concentrates at the Balkhash Mining and Metallurgical Combine.
From 1962 to 1972, Buketyov served as the rector of the Karaganda State University. In 1966, he earned his doctorate from the Institute of Steel and Alloys in Moscow. He was elected a corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR in 1970 and a full member (academician) in 1975.
Contributions to Metallurgy and Chemistry
Buketyov's research focused on various aspects of metallurgy, including the extraction of selenium and tellurium from copper electroslag and the use of high-ash coal in the production of ferroalloys. He also organized several All-Union conferences on the chemistry and technology of chalcogens and chalcogenides.
Literary and Public Life
Buketyov was not only a renowned scientist but also a gifted writer, critic, translator, and publicist. He wrote in both Russian and Kazakh languages. He was a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and a delegate to the 13th and 14th congresses of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan. Buketyov was also a Deputy of the Karaganda Regional Council and received numerous awards for his contributions.
Legacy and Honors
Evney Arstanovich Buketyov passed away on December 13, 1983, in Karaganda and was laid to rest there. His scientific and literary legacy continues to be celebrated in Kazakhstan, with streets, educational institutions, and research centers named in his honor.
