A Center for the Kazakh Language, Culture, and Reading Opens at the University

Today, the university hosted the grand opening of the Center for the Kazakh Language, Culture, and Reading. It is a modern and comfortable space for reading, studying, and academic work. Here, every student and faculty member will be able to explore the rich world of Kazakh literature, culture, and science.

The reading hall features a wide range of literature in the state language, including educational and academic publications, fiction, and works by both classical and contemporary authors. A special place is given to the books of great Kazakh thinkers and writers - Abai Kunanbayev, Akhmet Baitursynov, and others - as well as our distinguished fellow countrymen - Magzhan Zhumabayev, Gabit Musrepov, Sabit Mukanov, and Safuan Shaimerdenov.

“This space is being opened primarily for students to promote the state language and Kazakh literature. At an extended Government meeting, the Head of State noted that we should read more. I believe that now our opportunities for this are expanding. Our next task is to fill the center with as many books as possible and equip it with computer technology so that students can use it freely,” said Chairman of the Executive Board – Rector Yerbol Issakayev.

In total, the university’s library collection includes more than 141,000 items in the state language.

“The university administration creates favorable conditions for both faculty and students. I believe our task is to continue this important initiative and further develop the achieved results. Today, we see that a central place in the new reading hall is occupied by the image of the great Abai. In his article ‘Abai and Kazakhstan in the 21st Century,’ the Head of State noted: ‘Just as the Kazakh dombra holds a place of honor in every home, the work The Path of Abai should be a desk book for every Kazakh.’ Therefore, I would like to address the youth: if you are searching for the right path in life, you will certainly find it in The Path of Abai and in the Words of Edification by the great thinker,” shared Zhazira Kokbas, Head of the Department of Kazakh Language and Literature.

We hope that the new Center for the Kazakh Language, Culture, and Reading will become a place of inspiration, knowledge, and spiritual growth for our students and faculty!