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Abstract
The article examines the evolution of humanistic concepts in Kazakh and Karakalpak lyric poetry during the 1960s-1980s through a comparative-typological lens. This period is characterized by a qualitative renewal of national literatures, where the synthesis of tradition and innovation facilitated a deep integration within the Turkic literary space. The study focuses on the inter-literary connections, reception, and creative transformation manifested in the works of prominent poets such as I. Yusupov, T. Aybergenov, and M. Makatayev. Using a comparative-typological methodology, the research identifies common ethno-cultural roots and spiritual values that shaped the humanistic discourse of both nations. The analysis reveals how institutional factors-such as cultural exchange days and translation activities-strengthened the literary ties. Asignificant part of the study is dedicated to "dedication poems" (arnau), which serve as a unique genre for expressing brotherhood and intellectual dialogue. The findings suggest that the humanistic evolution in this period moved from simple thematic descriptions toward a complex philosophical interpretation of national identity and universal human values, marking a transition toward modernism in both literatures.