Leadership Lecture was Held on the topic: “The History and Theoretical Significance of A.Baitursynuly’s Әдебиет танытқыш”

On September 3, 2026, a leadership lecture entitled “The History and Theoretical Significance of A. Baitursynuly’s Әдебиет танытқыш” was delivered by Professor, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Anar Salkynbay, inthe Al-Farabi Library of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The academic and educational meeting was dedicated to the rich scholarly legacy of Akhmet Baitursynuly, an outstanding figure in Kazakh intellectual life and national scholarship, widely regarded as the teacher of the nation. The lecture provided a comprehensive analysis of the scholar’s contribution to the formation and development of Kazakh literary studies, his role in systematising national academic terminology, and the scientific and theoretical foundations of Әдебиет танытқыш. Held in anticipation of September 5 – Akhmet Baitursynuly’s birthday and the Day of Languages of the People of Kazakhstan – the event offered participants an inspiring and thought-provoking lecture promoting the values of education and moral development.

In her lecture, Professor Anar Salkynbay focused particularly on the history of the creation of Әдебиет танытқыш, as well as its structural and conceptual features. She also examined the importance of the literary-theoretical concepts and terms presented in the work in establishing the national foundations of Kazakh literary scholarship. Furthermore, the continuity between Akhmet Baitursynuly’s ideas on literary theory and contemporary developments in the humanities was explored from an academic perspective.

During the lecture, participants gained extensive insight into the continuing relevance of A. Baitursynuly’s legacy in contemporary Kazakh philology and the place of his scholarly and educational ideas within the national system of education and science. The meeting continued with an exchange of views and a question-and-answer session, generating considerable interest among the audience.

As part of the event, a presentation of Professor Anar Salkynbay’s book The Teachings of A. Baitursynuly was held. The presentation introduced the content and scholarly significance of the publication and emphasised the importance of re-examining Akhmet Baitursynuly’s scientific legacy from new perspectives.

The meaningful meeting became an important academic and cultural event aimed at promoting a deeper understanding of the spiritual and scholarly heritage of the teacher of the nation and at examining his works through the lens of contemporary scientific paradigms.