Ahmet Baitursynuly was born on September 5, 1872 in the village of Sarytubek, Zhangeldy district, Kostanay region, in a wealthy family.
There are many debates regarding the date of birth of Akhmet Baitursynuly. However, the basis for saying "September 5, 1872, the year of Meshin" is the scholar's "Life" written by his own hand in Russian in 1929 and his specific answers to official questionnaires in state institutions every year. In particular, in the certificate of graduation from the Orynbor Teacher's School, his date of birth is indicated as "September 5, 1872".
