KazNU Student Named the Best at the Competition Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of Oraz Rymzhanov

On October 2, 2026, the Educational Theatre of the Temirbek Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts hosted a commemorative evening dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of renowned film director, cinematographer, and producer Oraz Makatovich Rymzhanov.

As part of the event, the results of a video competition held among students of creative higher education institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan were announced, followed by an awards ceremony for the winners.

The competition was organized to honor and promote the creative legacy of the outstanding cinematographer Oraz Rymzhanov, highlight his contribution to the development of Kazakhstan’s national cinema, and support the creative pursuits of young students.

According to the results of the competition, Diana Tekesbayeva, a student of the Faculty of Journalism at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, became the winner in the «Best Video»  nomination for her work on the theme «Documentary and Artistic Interpretation of the Tragedy of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site» .

The video presented the tragedy of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site through a combination of documentary materials and artistic techniques, addressing the subject through the interconnected themes of historical memory, human destinies, and socially significant issues.

This achievement reflects the young author’s professional and creative efforts and demonstrates her aspiration to explore historically and socially important topics through contemporary audiovisual formats.

We congratulate Diana Tekesbayeva on her victory and wish her continued success and new creative achievements!