Prospects for the development of book studies
An international scientific-practical conference dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the birth of the laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor Sheriazdan Yeleukenov was held at the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi.
Altay Kazmagambetov, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of KazNU, Zhangara Dadebaev, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Director of Research Institute “Abai”, Namazaly Omashev, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, Professor, Bauyrzhan Zhakyp, Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper “Kazakәdebyeti”, Maral Iskakbai, writer, Honored Worker of Culture of Kazakhstan, Dastan Yeleukenov, son of Sh.Yeleukenov, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, took part in the event. Also gathered were famous scientists, state and public figures, representatives of mass media, faculty and students.
Altay Kazmagambetov, Vice-Rector of KazNU, spoke at the conference and emphasized that Sheriazdan Yeleukenov was a man of action who made every effort to develop book publishing.
“Sheriazdan Yeleukenov contributed to the opening of the department of “Printing and Editing” at the Faculty of Journalism of Al-Farabi KazNU. He shared his many years of experience with the students of this specialty, and also wrote textbooks “Kitaptanu Negizderi”, “Kazak kitabynyң tarikhy”. He has many works related to the genre of literary studies and criticism. He was respected by readers as a professional writer, talented journalist, experienced publisher. Such topics raised by Sh.Yeleukenov as competent writing, correct use of words and preservation of purity of speech were especially relevant for the society. Sound thoughts and consistent opinions expressed by Sheriazdan Yeleukenov still have not lost their value,” the Vice-Rector said.
During the international event the presentation of a specially published book dedicated to the 95th anniversary of Sheriazdan Yeleukenov took place. The book includes reports of the conference “Problems of National Book Studies: History and Current State”, data, articles dedicated to the life and work of the scientist.
In turn, Director of the Scientific Research Institute “Abai” Zhangara Dadebaev noted that fundamental research works of Sheriazdan Rustemovich are valuable for the future youth. In his speech, he emphasized that the works of the scientist made a great contribution to the development of the doctrine of Abay studies.
During the event the son of Sh. Yeleukenov Dastan Yeleukenov thanked the leadership of KazNU and the staff of the Faculty of Journalism for holding a large-scale event.
It should be noted that the international conference was organized by the Department of Publishing, Editing and Design Art of the Faculty of Journalism.
Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
