Farabi University is the golden nest of the national system of thinking

Tursyn ZHURTBAY, writer, doctor of philology:

-It has been 50 years since we graduated from Kazakh National University. At that time, we were 53 years old when we entered, and 29 of our classmates have passed away. May the resting place of the departed be peaceful... This year marks the 90th anniversary of our alma mater. This is a significant event. Over this time, the university has grown into a major educational institution. We wish success in all your endeavors. Dear Zhanseit Kansyseituly, may Allah be pleased with you for receiving us, honoring us, and awarding us. I would like to express my wish that our beloved alma mater, KazNU, continues to renew and rejuvenate.

Indeed, an educational institution enhances the meaning of a person’s conscious life. As our people say, 'In fifty years, the country changes'. Over this period, not only has a person’s life witnessed the transition of two states, but also shifts in consciousness, perspective, knowledge, and demands. When we studied, the area where the university is now located was once dense bushes and forests. Students were constantly clearing, digging ditches, cutting dry trees, and taking care of the area. When we were at the university, there were 14,000 students, while now 27,000 students are studying here. Over 500 educational programs are offered to train specialists. This means progress in line with the times and society. We notice that the material and technical capabilities, as well as the facilities of the university, have significantly grown. Hearing and seeing such new developments is a great joy for us. I am confident that in the next 50 years, Farabi University will shine as brightly as the Damascus lantern, where Abu Nasr al-Farabi once studied and gained knowledge.

The role of journalism and the press today is significant. Its main task is to preserve and implement national independence and the possibility of spiritual independence for the nation. In this regard, the responsibility facing our alma mater, the Faculty of Journalism, is also immense. We owe a great deal to the faculty where we studied and gained knowledge. The university’s flag is always high, and I consider Farabi University to be the golden nest of national thinking.

Gulzat Nurmoldakzy