INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS FROM HUNGARY AND RUSSIA TO DELIVER LECTURES AT AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY

Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University has welcomed invited international scholars representing the University of Szeged in Hungary and Altai State University in the Russian Federation: Professor Sándor Papp and Doctor of Geographical Sciences Alexander Dunets.

Sándor Papp is a professor at the University of Szeged, Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and a distinguished historian and Orientalist. He heads the Department of Altaic Studies as well as the Department of Medieval and Early Modern Hungarian History at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research interests include Altaic studies, Turkology, the history of the Ottoman Empire, Ottoman-Hungarian relations, and the history of Turkic peoples.

The University of Szeged is one of Hungary’s leading higher education institutions, with a strong international reputation and long-standing traditions in education and research. According to the QS World University Rankings 2027, the University is ranked 633rd among the world’s leading universities.

Alexander Nikolaevich Dunets is a Doctor of Geographical Sciences and Professor at Altai State University in the Russian Federation. His research focuses on economic and recreational geography, spatial planning, tourism development, the formation of tourism and recreational systems, and the study of cross-border territories.

Altai State University is a major educational and research center in Russia that actively develops international partnerships and implements research projects focused on the Greater Altai region. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, the University is ranked in the 901–950 band.

As part of their visit, the international scholars met with Irina Rovnyakova, Deputy Chairman of the Board – Vice Rector for Strategic Development and International Cooperation. The parties discussed the visiting professors’ program, the content of the upcoming lectures and scientific events, as well as prospects for further cooperation between the universities.

Particular attention was paid to the development of joint research, the exchange of scientific experience, the preparation of academic publications, and the expansion of international professional contacts.

Irina Vladimirovna Rovnyakova expressed her appreciation to the international colleagues for their willingness to share their knowledge and research experience with students, master’s students, doctoral students, and faculty members of the University. She emphasized the importance of engaging distinguished international experts in developing the academic environment, improving the quality of education, and strengthening international scientific cooperation.

During their stay at Amanzholov University, Sándor Papp and Alexander Dunets will deliver lectures and practical classes for students at different levels of study, participate in scientific seminars, provide consultations to young researchers, and exchange professional experience with University faculty members.

Engaging international scholars with recognized academic expertise creates new opportunities to integrate international scientific approaches into the educational process, develop students’ research competencies, and implement promising interuniversity initiatives. Such meetings strengthen Amanzholov University’s international position and contribute to the development of an open academic environment focused on knowledge exchange and the joint pursuit of scientific solutions.