“Education. Choice. Responsibility”: Round Table Held at the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science

On September 1, 2026, the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a round table on the topic “Education. Choice. Responsibility”, dedicated to the Day of Knowledge and the results of the elections.

The event was attended by Akylbek Kashkenuly Issabekov, a legal scholar, Candidate of Legal Sciences and Associate Professor, as well as faculty members of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science.

The participants discussed issues related to interaction between the state and society, civic responsibility, the importance of public opinion, and citizens’ participation in the socio-political life of the country.

Particular attention was paid to the significance of the Kurultai as a historical and contemporary public institution. Historically, the Kurultai served as a form of public deliberation in Kazakh society, where important issues were discussed and collective decisions were made. This tradition remains relevant in contemporary society, while its content continues to evolve in accordance with the demands of the time.

The participants noted that the idea of the Kurultai creates opportunities for bringing together different social groups around common goals and national interests. Open discussion of pressing social issues can serve as an important mechanism for communicating citizens’ views and proposals to public authorities.

The discussion also highlighted the role of the Kurultai in drawing attention to such national values as history, language, traditions, culture and national identity. The exchange of views among people representing different perspectives contributes to the development of a culture of mutual understanding and social consensus.

The round table also addressed the role of the Kurultai in strengthening interaction between the state and society. According to the participants, when issues raised through public dialogue lead to concrete decisions, public trust in social and political institutions can be strengthened.

In conclusion, the participants emphasized that the key significance of the Kurultai in contemporary society lies in preserving national unity, taking public opinion into account, and jointly discussing issues of importance to the country. In this regard, the Kurultai is valuable not only as a historical tradition but also as a form of dialogue between the state and society. Its effectiveness depends not only on the quality of discussions but also on the ability to transform the issues raised into concrete solutions.