A lecture was held for students of the Department of Turkish Studies and history of Eastern countries on the topic: «Student Honor Code and internal rules of the University»

A scientific and consultative meeting with young researchers from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University — Filiz Yazar, Süheyla Yiğit, and Özge Erel ,Anar Babzhanova — was held at the Faculty of Oriental Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

As part of their visit, the guests visited the Research Center “Written Monuments and Spiritual Heritage,” where they met with Professor Zubaida Shadkam, an Orientalist and Turkologist. The main topic of the meeting was the national traditions and customs of the Kazakh people, their historical significance, and their role in contemporary society.

The young Turkish researchers showed particular interest in rituals associated with important events in a person’s life, including childbirth, starting a family, wedding ceremonies, as well as funeral and commemorative rituals. During the discussion, the participants explored the significance of these traditions and the role of family, relatives, and society in preserving and passing them on to future generations.

Professor Zubaida Shadkam spoke in detail about family relations and Kazakh wedding traditions, which historically reflected not only family ties but also broader kinship and social relationships. Particular attention was paid to funeral and commemorative traditions based on respect for the deceased, support for the bereaved family, and solidarity among relatives.

An important part of the meeting was the discussion of academic sources and research dedicated to Kazakh culture, traditions, and spiritual heritage. Professor Zubaida Shadkam shared relevant materials and spoke about the works of Kazakhstani and Turkish scholars who have made a significant contribution to the study of the history, culture, and traditions of Turkic peoples. The participants also discussed research findings concerning the similarities and distinctive features of the national customs of various Turkic peoples.

As part of their visit, the guests prepared a report and conducted an interview with Professor Zubaida Shadkam. The interview questions focused on Kazakh culture, national values, speech etiquette, and intercultural communication.

The meeting was held in the format of an open academic dialogue. Following the meeting, the participants expressed their interest in further developing scientific and cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and Türkiye. Such meetings contribute to strengthening academic ties, expanding intercultural interaction, and promoting the joint study of the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples.