• 09 November 2026
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WINNERS OF THE REGIONAL COMPETITION “THE EDUCATOR’S LEGACY THROUGH THE EYES OF YOUNG PEOPLE” HONOURED

Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University hosted an award ceremony for the winners of the regional creative competition “The educator’s legacy through the eyes of young people”, dedicated to the 185th anniversary of the great educator Ybyrai Altynsarin.

The event was organised by the K. Abenov Public Foundation in cooperation with the Department of Public Development of Kyzylorda region.

The competition aimed to promote Ybyrai Altynsarin’s spiritual legacy and educational ideas among young people, develop students’ creative and professional potential, and support their work in literature and journalism.

The ceremony was opened by Ruslan Kayupov, Head of the  Public Development Department of Kyzylorda region. He emphasized the importance of promoting the educator’s legacy and supporting young people’s creative initiatives. A congratulatory letter on behalf of the regional akim was also presented to the family of Kalkabay Abenov.

The event was attended by Ualikhan Ibrayev, Vice-Rector for Social and Educational Affairs; Sagat Taiman, Director of the Humanities and Education Institute; Marat Aralbayev, Director General of Syr Media LLP; Kuat Sharabidinov, Editor-in-Chief of the Syr Boyi newspaper; faculty members; and students.

During the event, Ayagoz Abdrazakova, Senior Lecturer in the Kazakh Language, Literature and Journalism programme, delivered a presentation on the life and work of Kalkabay Abenov.

Following the evaluation of the participants’ creative works, the best entries were recognised in three categories.

In the “Video” category, first place was awarded to Aliaskar Yergen, Shakhnazar Pazylbek, and Alexander Li, students of the Artificial Intelligence Institute. Second place went to Nurzhan Abuov and Nursultan Bainash, students of group Zh-25-1 at the Institute of Humanities and Education.

In the “Analytical Article” category, Rauan Kozhamyrza, a student of group Zh-26-3, took first place, while Adilzhan Toibazar placed second. Third place was shared by Bek Yerimbet, a student of group T-24-1, and Nurken Aibek, a student of group PMNO-24-1.

In the “Russian-Language Materials” category, Aizhan Zauytbekova, a student of the Russian Language and Literature programme, won first place. Ayaulym Erlankyzy, a student of the same programme, took second place, while Miras Myrzakhanuly placed third.

The winners received certificates of appreciation and cash prizes of KZT 100,000 for first place, KZT 70,000 for second place, and KZT 30,000 for third place. The teachers who prepared the participants for the competition were also recognized and presented with certificates of appreciation.

The creative competition was designed to develop young people’s abilities, support their original ideas and creative pursuits, and introduce the younger generation to the exemplary lives of distinguished individuals.

The Media Centre of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University