Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University hosted a scientific round table entitled "Women in the History of the Golden Horde: Power, Diplomacy, and Culture."
The objective of the event was to comprehensively examine the role of women in the political, diplomatic, cultural, and spiritual life of the Golden Horde, as well as to discuss modern approaches to studying female leadership in medieval Eurasian states.
The scientific gathering was organized within the framework of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's initiative aimed at the systematic study of the Golden Horde’s heritage in collaboration with the international scientific community, the revival of national history, and the alignment of the values of the Ulus of Jochi with modern civilization.
Speaking at the opening of the meeting, the Chairman of the Board – Rector of the University, Beibitkul Karimova, stated: "Studying the history of the Golden Horde through the lens of prominent women is a requirement of our time. For many years, history was primarily narrated around rulers and military campaigns. However, contemporary historical science proves that women played an exceptional role in social development, diplomacy, and culture. Our mission is not only to train highly qualified specialists but also to nurture female leaders with strong historical consciousness and deeply rooted national values. I trust that the recommendations arising from today's scientific discussion will serve as a foundation for new research."
Guest of Honor, Rector of the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, Gaukhar Tasbergenova, highlighted the importance of women's historical role and highly praised the contributions of Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University in educating and empowering young women as knowledgeable leaders.
The round table was attended by writer and Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Saule Doszhan, General Director of the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies of the Committee of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aigul Sadvakassova, as well as scholars from higher education institutions and research organizations, researchers of Golden Horde history, archaeologists, Orientalists, cultural scholars, experts in Islamic civilization, and young researchers.
The moderator of the session, Member of the Management Board – Vice-Rector for Research and Strategic Initiatives at QyzPU, Aktolkyn Kulsariyeva, emphasized the role of women in state administration, diplomacy, and the preservation and formation of cultural heritage, pointing out the contemporary relevance of studying prominent female figures of the Golden Horde.
The presentations thoroughly analyzed the political and cultural heritage of women during the Golden Horde era, the social standing of women in the Ulus of Jochi, the worldview of medieval thinkers, the role of the gender factor in historical research, issues of museum representation, and the contribution of noblewomen to the development of handicrafts and jewelry arts.
Additionally, international scholars led by Sevda Akhundova, Professor at Baku Slavic University, participated online and delivered their reports.
As part of the event, an art exhibition highlighting the historical role and social status of Kazakh women, along with a thematic book exhibition featuring rare publications, were organized and presented to the public.
