The Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University hosted the "Literary Journeys" educational program, organized by the Department of Russian Language and Literature in cooperation with the Russian House in Almaty. The event brought together students, faculty members, and individuals interested in contemporary literary arts and digital transformations.
The main purpose of the program was to introduce students to current literary trends and digital advances in publishing, as well as to support the professional development of future philologists and educators.
The meeting was opened by Baglan Bazylova, Head of the Department of Russian Language and Literature, and Maria Simakova, Head of the Russian House in Almaty, both of whom emphasized the importance of such joint initiatives in preparing skilled specialists.
As part of the event, Sergey Chekmaev, First Secretary of the Board of the Russian Writers' Union and literary producer, delivered a lecture titled "What Will Be on the Shelf in 2030: Books of the Future," analyzing the impact of the digital environment on publishing. Denis Kilesov, Project Director of PULSART Publishing and writer, presented on "The Writer in the Age of Algorithms," highlighting modern multimedia formats and the evolving role of the author.
During the session, students and faculty exchanged views on key trends in the book market and literary processes, gaining practical insights beneficial for their future teaching careers.
