WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF SDGs “QUALITY EDUCATION,” A ROUND TABLE ON THE TOPIC “BOOKS – AN INEXHAUSTIBLE SPIRITUAL TREASURE” WAS HELD AT THE DEPARTMENT OF TURKISH STUDIES AND HISTORY OF THE EAST

On February 27, 2025, at 14:00, a round table was organized by second-year students of the Department of Turkish Studies and History of the East . The event was attended by faculty members and students. Additionally, the faculty’s library specialist, Rauzhan Zheksenbayeva, was invited.

The round table began with a moment of silence in memory of Dulat Isabekov and Mukhtar Magauin, two renowned Kazakh writers who played a significant role in the development of Kazakh literature. It then continued with presentations by participants. Second-year student Ayazhan Bolatova gave a speech on “The Role of Books in the Formation of Personality and the Spiritual World of a Person,” demonstrating how reading helps expand one’s horizons, shape character, cultivate moral values, and develop spirituality.

Next, students and faculty actively participated in a quiz organized by Khairolla Dana. The final presentation of the event was delivered by Aiyim Kantaeva on the topic “Sacred and Philosophical Literature of Eastern Peoples.” The speakers answered students’ questions and shared their thoughts.

At the end of the round table, guests and students gave congratulatory speeches, and all participants performed the song “Kelshi, аyym” by Qaraqat Abildina.

The department’s leadership and faculty members expressed their views that books are not just a source of information but also a key to self-knowledge, intellectual development, and spiritual enrichment. They help individuals shape their worldview, learn to analyze, empathize, and find answers to life’s questions. They also expressed gratitude to the second-year academic advisor K.B. Zhanataeva and senior lecturers A.Zh. Nazarova and N.M. Shuynshina Meta, as well as to all students who contributed to organizing the event.

Senior lecturers of the Department of Turkish studies and History of the East, Faculty of Oriental Studies:

                                                                                                                                                        K.B. Zhanataeva, A.Zh. Nazarova, N.M. Shuynshina Meta