“Abai’s Teachings: A Model of a Perfect Personality in the 21st Century” — KazNU

“Abai’s Teachings: A Model of a Perfect Personality in the 21st Century”

9 September 2026
“Abai’s Teachings: A Model of a Perfect Personality in the 21st Century”


An open session on “Abai’s Teachings: A Model of a Perfect Personality in the 21st Century” was held

An open session in the format of a round table was organized for first-year students of the Cryptology educational program on the topic “Abai’s Teachings: A Model of a Perfect Personality in the 21st Century.” During the event, students explored the creative heritage and philosophical ideas of Abai Kunanbaiuly, the great Kazakh poet, thinker, and educator. The main purpose of the session was to highlight Abai’s views on knowledge, science, hard work, morality, and self-improvement, as well as the relevance of his concept of the “Complete Human” in modern society.

The participants discussed important ideas reflected in Abai’s poems and Words of Edification, sharing their views on such values as the pursuit of knowledge, diligence, responsibility, conscience, self-awareness, and personal development. Particular attention was paid to the relevance of Abai’s teachings for the younger generation in the 21st century. The students emphasized that in an era of rapid technological development and digitalization, it is important to develop not only professionally competent specialists but also spiritually mature, conscious, and responsible individuals.

The open session contributed to increasing students’ intellectual engagement, promoting national cultural values, and encouraging a modern understanding of Abai’s rich spiritual heritage.