“From Enlightenment to a Nation of Readers”

Senior lecturer of the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, S.T. Abdrassilova, together with students of the ФӨТҚАБ-03-25 academic group, organized an educational event entitled “From Enlightenment to a Nation of Readers” in honour of the 185th anniversary of the birth of the great Kazakh educator and teacher Ybyrai Altynsarin.

The main purpose of the event was to promote the life and works of Ybyrai Altynsarin, highlight his contribution to the development of education and enlightenment among the Kazakh people, and increase students’ interest in reading.

During the event, students recited the educator’s poems expressively and discussed the educational value and significance of his works. They also presented information about Ybyrai Altynsarin’s life, his educational activities, and his contribution to the development of education in the Kazakh steppe.

The students paid particular attention to the content of the educator’s poem “Kel, balalar, oqylyq!” (“Come, Children, Let Us Learn!”), emphasizing the importance of knowledge and science in human life. It was noted that the values reflected in the works of this outstanding figure, including diligence, humanity, kindness, and the pursuit of knowledge, remain relevant to today’s younger generation.

During the event, students shared their thoughts and emphasized that reading books contributes to personal development, broadens one’s horizons, and enriches a person’s spiritual world.