Republic Day of Kazakhstan: Students of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Visit the University Museum

On 27 October 2026, as part of the celebrations marking the Republic Day of Kazakhstan, Baglan Muratovna Aliyeva, Candidate of Economic Sciences and Assistant Professor of the Department of Finance and Accounting at the Higher School of Economics and Business of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, organised a visit to the Al-Farabi KazNU Museum for students. She serves as the academic advisor and curator for final-year students enrolled in the “6B04106 – Finance” educational programme, including fourth-year students and third-year students admitted after completing college.

The main objective of the event was to broaden students’ historical and cultural outlook, foster an active civic position, develop patriotic awareness, and strengthen respect for the history and national values of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Republic Day is an important national holiday symbolising the establishment of Kazakh statehood, the country’s historical journey, national unity, and the commitment to the continued development of an independent Kazakhstan.

The visit to the Al-Farabi KazNU Museum provided students with an opportunity to learn more about the history and development of one of the country’s leading higher education institutions. The university museum plays an important role in preserving historical memory, presenting the key stages of the university’s development and its scientific achievements, as well as highlighting the contributions of outstanding scholars, faculty members, and graduates to the advancement of national science and education. The historical materials presented at the museum enable students to explore the continuity between generations, appreciate the university’s longstanding traditions, and understand its significant place in Kazakhstan’s educational and scientific life.

Such events are particularly valuable for final-year students who are completing their studies and preparing to enter professional life. Learning about the university’s history helps them gain a deeper understanding of the value of their education, develop a sense of belonging to the university community, and recognise their responsibilities to society and the state as future professionals.

For future specialists in finance and economics, it is important not only to acquire professional knowledge and competencies but also to become educated, active, and responsible citizens who understand the historical, social, and economic processes taking place in the country. Events of this kind broaden students’ perspectives, strengthen intergenerational continuity, foster respect for those who have made significant contributions to the development of the university and the state, and promote a deeper understanding of the role of education in social progress.

The event also contributed to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 4, “Quality Education”, promotes not only professional knowledge but also broader cultural awareness, historical consciousness, and civic competencies. SDG 8, “Decent Work and Economic Growth”, is linked to the training of educated, qualified, and socially responsible professionals who can apply their knowledge in practice and contribute to the sustainable development of the national economy.

Thus, the visit to the Al-Farabi KazNU Museum became a meaningful educational and character-building event that combined students’ professional development with learning about the university’s history and strengthening patriotic values. Initiatives of this kind help nurture well-rounded, educated, and socially responsible young people who are ready to participate actively in public life and contribute to the future development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.