On May 27, 2025, the International Center for the Rapprochement of Cultures under the auspices of UNESCO will organize the 7th International Conference in Support of the Culture of Knowledge on the theme “The Birth of Turkic Slavic Studies”, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the book by the poet and public figure Olzhas Suleimenov “Az i Ya”.

PROGRAM

 VII International Conference in Support of Knowledge Culture

on the topic:

"THE BIRTH OF TURKOSLAV STUDIES"

dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Olzhas Suleimenov's book "Az i Ya"

Date and time:      May 27, 2025 , Tuesday , 10.00-16.45

(Almaty time), 7.00-15.45

(Central European Time - CET )

Venue:                                     Almaty , address: Zhandosova , 55, Narxoz University (Assembly Hall)

Link to connect to the Conference:

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89603291552?pwd=fAbblulVqKpuGXbTWRG5o9SWadkoya.1

Conference ID: 896 0329 1552

Access code: Culture

9:30-10.00 Arrival at the conference venue, registration

Serikbol Kondybay was an outstanding Kazakh scholar, researcher, ethnographer, writer, and mythologist who made a significant impact on the scientific and cultural life of Kazakhstan. A graduate of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU), he dedicated his life to studying mythology, history, and the cultural heritage of Turkic peoples, making an invaluable contribution to the development of Kazakh science.

AKIMAT OF THE MANGYSTAU REGION

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND ARCHIVAL AFFAIRS OF THE MANGYSTAU REGION

INFORMATION LETTER

We are proud to announce that on February 17, 2025, Berik Uali was appointed as the Akim of Abai Region. The corresponding decree was signed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. This significant personnel decision marks a new stage in the region's development.

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University takes pride in its alumni who contribute significantly to science, culture, and society. One such distinguished figure is Layla Akhmetova, a 1976 graduate of the Faculty of Journalism at KazGU, now a Doctor of Historical Sciences, professor at KazNU, writer, and historian.

The Alumni Association of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University congratulates our esteemed alumnus, Erlan Kenesovich Baudarbek-Kozhataev, on his appointment to a high-ranking diplomatic position!

The Alumni Association of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University congratulates our distinguished alumnus, Ondasyn Seilovich Urazalin, on his new appointment!

By decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aibek Zheksenaliyevich Sydykov has been appointed as the Vice Minister of Culture and Information, as reported by the Government's press service.