FINAL OF THE BOOK READING COMPETITION “THE IMAGE OF UZBEKALI IN CULTURE” HELD AT AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY

Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University hosted the final stage of the regional book reading competition “The Image of Uzbekali in Culture” as part of the “Reading Nation” project.

The intellectual competition was jointly organized by the Youth Resource Center under the East Kazakhstan Regional Department of Internal Policy and the Asyq Literary and Cultural Club. The qualifying rounds were held at the Oralkhan Bokei Centralized Library System in Ust-Kamenogorsk. The final brought together students from higher education institutions and technical and vocational education organizations across the region.

The main purpose of the competition was to promote awareness of the life and public activities of statesman, public figure, and ethnographer Uzbekali Zhanibekov, as well as his scientific legacy and contribution to the development of national culture. The project also aimed to increase young people’s interest in historical and cultural heritage, promote spiritual values, and foster a culture of reading.

The intellectual competition consisted of four stages. Participants first completed the “Beles” qualifying round, followed by the “Köñildegi Körikti Oi” question-and-answer stage. During the “Qalamger Maidany” stage, contestants wrote essays, while in the final “Amanat” stage they presented topics related to the life and work of Uzbekali Zhanibekov.

At each stage, participants analyzed historical facts and demonstrated their knowledge of the public activities and scientific heritage of the prominent figure. Their creativity, analytical skills, and ability to present their own viewpoints in a clear and logical manner were also assessed.

As a result of the competition, students of Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University won prize places and were among the finalists.

Second-year University student Akniet Yerzhakan took first place. Higher College student Alyas Maratbek won second place, while Gulim Amanbaikhyzy took third place.

In addition, second-year University students Rasul Idayatov and Aman Berikuly, as well as Higher College students Bidaıyq Khuat and Adilet Mukhtarov, became finalists of the competition.

The winners and prize recipients were awarded diplomas and cash certificates. The total prize fund of the competition amounted to KZT 200,000.

Such intellectual projects contribute to developing historical awareness among young people, strengthening respect for national heritage, and promoting a culture of reading.