Golden Autumn 2026: Zhastour Team Wins Prizes in Tourist All-Around Competition

From 18 to 20 September, the Golden Autumn 2026 tourist rally was held at the Pioner Recreation Resort, located within the territory of the Ile-Alatau State National Nature Park. Students of the Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism of the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Management at Al-Farabi KazNU actively participated in the event.

During the tourist rally, the department’s lecturers R.M. Baiburiyev, A.M. Artemyev, A.A. Beisakhmet, S.A. Mominov, M.N. Yessenov, and B.S. Adilbay supervised the students, contributed to strengthening their tourism and sports training, and assisted in organizing the camping area.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of autumn nature, the tourist competitions challenged participants to demonstrate endurance, agility, speed, and teamwork. The department’s Zhastour team demonstrated a high level of preparation, securing 1st place in the “technical” stage of the tourist all-around competition and 3rd place in the “competition” programme.

The tourist rally provided students with an opportunity to enhance their practical skills, develop teamwork and mutual cooperation, and foster environmental awareness and responsible attitudes towards the natural environment. Such activities contribute to promoting an active lifestyle among students and strengthening values related to the responsible use of natural areas.

The event contributed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4 – Quality Education, and SDG 15 – Life on Land.