Ceremonial Event Held: «Legal foundations of a sovereign country: history and teachings»

On October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM, a ceremonial event titled «legal foundations of a sovereign country: history and teachings» took place at the Faculty of Law. The event was dedicated to Republic Day and the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It was organized by the Department of Civil Law, Civil Procedure, and Labor Law.

          The event was attended by the faculty leadership-including the Dean, Professor U.A. Akhatov (Candidate of Legal Sciences), deputy dean for academic and methodological work, candidate of legal sciences, associate professor D.A. Tursynkulova and the Head of the Department, Professor T.T. Balashov (Doctor of Legal Sciences)—as well as faculty members, young scholars, and students. The primary objective of the meeting was to discuss the nation’s development trajectory from the moment it gained sovereignty to the present day, while also analyzing the history of its national legislation and the trends shaping its future evolution. The formal gathering aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the role that legal reforms played in establishing the country’s independence and sovereignty, and to strengthen a sense of patriotism among the younger generation.

            During the meeting, the history of the formation of Kazakhstan’s legal system was discussed, along with significant achievements and future tasks in the fields of civil and labor law. Furthermore, the participants heard substantive presentations on the adoption and developmental stages of the country’s key laws.

            As part of the commemorative event, attendees examined the achievements of Kazakhstan’s legal system and the role of legal scholarship in strengthening the state. Faculty members and young researchers delivered insightful presentations on the landmark decisions that established the legal foundation for the nation’s sovereignty, as well as on contemporary legislative reforms.

            The meeting, held in Room 305, was highly regarded for its role in reviewing the achievements of legal scholarship and education over the 35 years of independence, as well as for highlighting the importance of passing on historical lessons to the next generation of legal professionals. At the conclusion of the event, faculty members and young researchers who have contributed to the development of the rule-of-law state were recognized for their efforts.

            The event also served to honor the skilled professionals and educators who have made significant contributions to building a rule-of-law state throughout the years of independence, and featured a celebratory concert program performed by students.

            As the organizers noted, this event fosters respect for the legal foundations of our statehood and enhances the professional responsibility of future legal professionals.