“ZERDE” – THE FIRST STEP OF YOUNG RESEARCHERS ON THE PATH TO SCIENCE

On November 6-7, 2026, the district stage of the Republican “Zerde” Research Project Competition for students in Grades 2-8 was held at School-Gymnasium No. 216 in the Almaly District. The event was organized by the “Almaty Daryny” Center of the Almaty City Department of Education.

The main objectives of the competition were to foster students’ interest in research, develop their creative and research skills, assess the findings of young researchers, and identify outstanding projects. Following the competition, the students whose projects were recognized as the best were to receive First-, Second-, and Third-Degree Diplomas and advance to the city-level stage.

During the competition, students presented the findings of their research, explaining the relevance and originality of their topics, the methods they had used, and the practical significance of their work. The jury evaluated the academic content of the submitted projects, the analysis of research data, the validity of the conclusions, and the participants’ ability to present their ideas clearly, coherently, and convincingly.

The jury for the Kazakh Language and Literature section included Sh.A. Ramazanova, Acting Professor of the A. Baitursynuly Department of Kazakh Linguistics, Faculty of Philology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Candidate of Philological Sciences, and B. Oralbekova, a student of our university. They listened to the students’ research presentations and conducted an expert evaluation of their projects. The young researchers received professional guidance on structuring research papers, defining research problems, analyzing linguistic data, and substantiating research findings. They were also provided with recommendations to guide their future research.

The young researchers’ enthusiasm for exploring relevant topics, their curiosity, and their ability to think scientifically were particularly encouraging. We wish the students who are taking their first steps on the path to science creative inspiration, great success, and many new achievements!

We wish continued success to the “Almaty Daryny” Center of the Almaty City Department of Education, which supports valuable initiatives aimed at developing the scientific potential of the younger generation, encouraging gifted children, and strengthening their research skills.

May the young researchers move forward confidently on their scientific journey, and may their research efforts bring fruitful results!