Exhibition “The Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Golden Horde (Jochi Ulus)”

On February 20, 2025, the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan officially opened the unique exhibition “The Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Golden Horde (Jochi Ulus).”

This exhibition is a significant event that highlights the culture and civilizational achievements of the great empire that once existed on Kazakh soil. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, during the third session of the National Kurultai (“Honest Person – Honest Labor – Honest Income”) held in Atyrau on March 15, 2024, emphasized the 800th anniversary of the founding of Jochi Ulus and noted that its historical legacy is deeply intertwined with the past, present, and future of Kazakhstan.

The main goal of the exhibition is to establish Kazakhstan as the rightful heir to the traditions of the Golden Horde (Jochi Ulus) and to highlight the nation’s role in preserving and promoting this rich historical and cultural heritage. Additionally, this initiative aims to position Kazakhstan on the international stage as a country that safeguards and honors the legacy of this great empire.

Associate Professor of the Department of Religious Studies and Cultural Studies, M.R. Baltymova, along with first-year master’s students B. Zhubanov, A. Alpysbai, N. Daurenbek, and R. Jamal, actively participated in the exhibition. They explored its content and shared key insights into the historical and cultural heritage of the Golden Horde.