As part of the "Reading Nation" project, Zhetysu University named after I. Zhansugurov hosted an educational meeting dedicated to the book "The Kurultai Phenomenon."
The event was attended by state and public figures, scholars, the authors of the book, representatives of the intelligentsia, as well as university faculty and staff.
The meeting was chaired by Ermek Boribayev, Chairman of the Board – Rector of the university, who emphasized the significance of the Kurultai institution in the country's constitutional development.
The event was specially attended by the co-authors of the book: Omarkhan Oksikbayev, state and public figure, Chairman of the Board of Directors of QyzPU, Doctor of Economics; and Zaripbay Orazbay, orientalist and Turkologist-linguist scholar.
During the gathering, Sabit Suatay, Member of the Board – Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, highlighted the scientific and educational value of the book, stating: "'The Kurultai Phenomenon' is a valuable work that enables both the general public and the scientific community to deeply understand our history and enrich our spiritual consciousness." The discussion centered on promoting national values, strengthening social unity, fostering a culture of reading, and cultivating a spiritually enriched society.
The publication of "The Kurultai Phenomenon" was also a significant milestone for QyzPU. Upon its initial release, Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University organized a scientific-practical conference titled "Kurultai – The Foundation of the State Institution." Later, the book's presentation took place at the National Academic Library in Astana with the participation of prominent intellectuals.
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a special letter to the authors, highly praising the publication as a profound scientific study dedicated to a comprehensive examination of the Kurultai institution within the civilization of the Great Steppe.
This large-scale work, published in Kazakh, Turkish, English, and Russian, is scheduled for a special book presentation in Turkey in the near future.
