“Explore the East — Be Amazed!” Lecture Held in Semey

On November 7, 2025, Yerzhan Kerimbayev, Deputy Head of the Department of Chinese Studies for Academic, Methodological, and Educational Affairs, delivered a lecture in the city of Semey. The event, organized as part of the department’s professional orientation program, attracted great interest among the audience.

The lecture, titled “Explore the East — Be Amazed!”, took place at Alikhan Bokeikhan University. During the session, the speaker elaborated on the history of Oriental Studies as a discipline, its current state and future prospects, as well as the development of the faculty. Detailed information was also provided about the department’s educational programs and the three-tier system of study.

Students from educational institutions in Semey and members of various reading clubs showed keen interest in the lecture. At the end of the event, many questions were asked, and Yerzhan Abdiraimuly gave comprehensive and insightful answers.