The Influence of Literature on Public Opinion

On March 18, 2025, the meeting with the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan on the topic "Writer and Time: The Influence of Literature on Public Opinion" was successfully held at Abai Khan, 105. Doctoral students in "Political Science" and "Conflictology" and master's student in "Political Science" organized the event. The following people are invited to the event – PhD in Pedagogy, Associate Professor of the Department of Pedagogy and Educational Management B.I. Imanbekova, Doctor of Psychology, Professor of the Department of General and Applied Psychology S.K. Berdibayeva, and heads of the Department of Political Science and Political Technologies. Bachelor and Master's students of the Department of Political Science and Political Technologies were participated.

The event was attended by renowned writer and journalist, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, laureate of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Award, Chairman of the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan Mereke Kulkenov, and Deputy Chairmen of the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan Galym Kalibekuly and Kasymkhan Begmanov.

During the meeting, participants received new information about the development and current state of Kazakh literature. They had the opportunity to exchange views with famous writers and ask questions. The connection between literature and politics, the development of Kazakh-language literature, and its role in shaping national identity were discussed.

Sustainable Development Goals:
№4 – Quality Education: Expanding the field of education and discussing the relationship between literature and politics.
№10 – Reduced Inequalities: The meeting with representatives of the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan creates an opportunity to exchange different opinions and promotes freedom of creativity and thought.
№16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: Promoting civic engagement through literature, developing political consciousness, and fostering open dialogue.
№17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Interaction between representatives of science and culture, and the collaboration between the university and the Writers' Union as an example of an important partnership for sustainable development.

The meeting was organized at a high level and received positive feedback from the participants. Participants gained valuable information about the current state and future of Kazakh literature and exchanged views on the connection between literature and politics.