KazNU discussed the scientific heritage of Konyr Mandoki

The Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted an international scientific conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding scientist, Hungarian Turkicologist, figure Ishtuan Konyr Mandoki.

The conference "The Golden Bridge of East and West in Turkology - Konyr Mandoki!" is organized by KazNU together with the Centre for the Rapprochement of International Cultures within UNESCO.

The purpose of the event is to study the life path and spiritual heritage of the famous scientist, to promote scientific works, to consider the works of Ishtuan Konyr Mandoki in a new perspective, scientific research, as well as discussion of topical issues of Turkology.

The event of mixed (online and offline) format was attended by: Director of the International Center for the Rapprochement of Cultures under the auspices of UNESCO, Hero of Labor of Kazakhstan, poet Olzhas Suleimenov, member of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Darhan Kydyrali, Chairman of the Union of Writers of TURKSOY, poet Ulugbek Yesdaulet, Chairman of the Board - Rector of Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi Zhanseit Tuimebaev. Al-Farabi Zhanseit Tuimebaev, Vice-President of the International Turkic Academy Askhat Kesikbaev, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Hungary Zhanibek Abdrashov, Deputy Director of the International Rapprochement Center Saltanat Ashimova, Acting Consul General of Hungary in Kazakhstan Imre Peter, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan, historian Marat Sembi, foreign scientists, in particular Muvsumli Javid, Asel Lakhaeva, David Somfai, Turkologists.

Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev opened the international event, noting that Konyr Mandoki has a special place in the Turkic world. In his speech, the rector emphasized that the creative works of the famous scientist and rich scientific heritage require deep study.

"Konyr Mandoki was a polyglot, a talented scientist, an outstanding Turkic scholar, fluent in 15 languages of Turkic peoples. He propagandized the folklore and worldview philosophy of Turkic peoples. He became a leading scientist in this field, laying the foundations of European Kipchak studies. Along with scientific achievements, he made a significant contribution to the spiritual unification of the Turkic world. He studied traditions, culture, national traditions of Turkic peoples and made new discoveries. Konyr Mandoki's life is an example for the young generation, and his works are a great treasure for young researchers. Continuation of the work of the scientific school of the scientist, which demonstrated to the world the phenomenon of the Turks in human civilization, is a duty to the scientists - Turkologists", - said the rector.

In turn, the director of the International Center for the Rapprochement of Cultures under the auspices of UNESCO, writer Olzhas Suleimenov made a video message and noted the importance of today's event.

During the event, Darhan Kydyrali, a member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, said: "We celebrated the 70th anniversary internationally in Astana in 2014.  With the permission of Konyr Mandoki's wife Onaysha Mandoki, we brought 16 thousand books and created a library "Mandoki's Türkology". This research will undoubtedly continue. We are witnessing how the "spiritual caravan" led by Konyr Ishtuan has given a new impetus to the friendship and brotherhood of the two countries".

The conference was also addressed by Turkic scholars Askhat Kesikbaev, Zhanibek Abdrashov, Saltanat Ashimova, Imre Peter, Marat Sembi, Muvsumli Javid, Asel Lakhaeva, David Somfai and others.

A book exhibition dedicated to the works of research scientist Ishtuan Konýr Mandoki was organized during the conference.

The scientific event is scheduled for two days.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University