The event that revealed the editorial and publishing activities of Zhumeken Nazhimedenov

SDG-4 At the Faculty of Journalism of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, on the initiative of the UNESCO Chair in Journalism and Communication, a scientific and practical round table "Zhumeken Nazhimedenov - writer, editor, publisher" was held in honor of the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the 90th anniversary of Zhumeken Nazhimedenov.

Opening the event, Dean of the Faculty of Journalism Kanat Auesbayuly stressed that the special feature of the current conference is the desire to present to a wide audience the multifaceted but less well–known side of Zhumeken Nazhimedenov's work as an editor and publisher.

The round table was attended by the poet's daughter Said Zhumekenkyzy Nazhimedenova, his son-in-law Samal Daribayev, Professor K. Kamzin, famous poets of the country A. Akhmetbek and T. Kopbayev, as well as associate professor S.Madiyev. The speakers noted that, despite his short life, Zhumeken Nazhedenov managed to establish himself as an original poet who left a vivid mark on literature and created immortal works of art.

Professor of Atyrau University named after H. Dosmukhamedov Akhmet Akkali told about the diaries of Zhumeken Nazhimedenov, published in 1993 in the Atyrau newspaper.

Students of the specialty "Public Relations" have prepared scientific reports and videos dedicated to the editorial and publishing activities of Zh. Nazhimedenov.

Oryntay Oshanova, Head of the UNESCO Chair in Journalism and Communication, noted that one of the reasons for holding the event dedicated to such an outstanding personality is the fact that Zhumeken Nazhimedenov is the author of the National Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved in 2006.

The conference not only demonstrated the emergence of a new generation of researchers of Nazhimedenov's work, but also became a significant event aimed at fostering patriotism, respect for outstanding figures of the country and preserving the memory of their invaluable contribution. 

UNESCO Chair in Journalism and Communication