«Ancient Turkic Mythology and Its Characters»: Masterclass Held at Farabi University

On 27 October 2026, a masterclass entitled «Ancient Turkic Mythology and Its Characters» was held in Room 220 of the Faculty of Journalism at Farabi National University. The masterclass was conducted by renowned Kazakhstani artist Dauren Tasbolatov.

The event was organized for cultural and educational purposes and brought together second- and fourth-year students enrolled in the «Film and Media» educational programme.

During the masterclass, I also addressed the participants and shared my thoughts on the topic. This subject is closely related to the course content of «Storyboarding», which I teach as part of the «Film and Media» educational programme.

The masterclass proved valuable to students not only academically but also in terms of cultural enrichment and spiritual development. It provided an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the mythological worldview of ancient Turkic peoples, their cultural heritage, and their historical identity.

Alan Bondarev
Senior Lecturer, Department of 
Print and Electronic Media