The Republican Youth Forum «MEN ZHASTARGA SENEMIN», dedicated to the Day of the First President of the country, was held at Al-Farabi KazNU in Almaty. The results of the large-scale Youth Forum’s contests, which are aimed at developing patriotism through the prism of innovation and creativity, were summed up and the winners were announced at the award ceremony.
The Forum has been held at KazNU since 2013. As part of this annual Republican event, competitions are held for the best student innovation project «My Real Contribution to the Innovative Development of Kazakhstan», the best essays «What can I do for the prosperity of my country», the best poetic work and song on a patriotic theme. In the Year of Youth, new contests were added within the Forum for the best project to promote the principles of integrity and the best creative work dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Al-Farabi KazNU.
Vice Prime Minister B.M. Saparbayev, Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.K.Aymagambetov, Minister of Information and Public Development D.A.Abaev, First Deputy Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan O.A.Bektenov, Deputy Akim of Almaty E.Zh. Babakumarov, Rector of KazNU Academician G.M. Mutanov, well-known public and government figures, students and working youth from all regions of the country took part in the award ceremony.
Addressing the Forum participants, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Berdibek Saparbayev, emphasized that 2019 was declared the Year of Youth at the initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This is a manifestation of the state’s great and special care for the young generation, which is a significant and active part of the country, a carrier of intellectual and creative potential.
Winners and prizewinners of the competitions were awarded with diplomas and valuable prizes. The first place winners received a grant for one year of free education at Al-Farabi KazNU. The creative works of the contestants will be published in a special collection. The Forum ended with a vivid concert and performance of patriotic compositions.
