On April 10, 2026, a solemn meeting dedicated to the Day of Science Workers and the 185th anniversary of the great educator Ibray Altynsarin was held at the Kostanay Social and Technical University. The event served as a significant platform for discussing the role of science and education in modern society, as well as reflecting on the rich historical legacy that has had a profound impact on the development of the national education system. The event was further enhanced by the presence of esteemed guests, including teachers from the city and region who have been awarded the Ibray Altynsarin badge in various years.

The solemn meeting was opened by the Rector of the Kostanay Social and Technical University named after Academician Zulkharnay Aldamzhar, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Professor Abdullin Ruslan Batyrzhanovich, who congratulated the university’s scientists and staff on their professional holiday. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of developing scientific potential and focused on international cooperation, highlighting the strategic significance of expanding academic and research ties.

The University Rector introduced the event’s guest of honor, Professor Paolo Caputo. Paolo Caputo is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Naples Partenope, Scientific Director for Eurasia at the Foundation for Cultural Leadership, Italy, an economic analyst and head of the Business Development, Marketing, and Internationalization Department, a leading scholar widely recognized in the global academic community. He has authored over 300 projects in various fields, including business creation, business management, local economic development, environmental economics, circular economy, cultural industry economics, information technology economics, and gaming industry economics.

In his speech, Paolo Caputo praised the scientific and educational potential of the Kostanay Social and Technical University. The professor expressed his interest in developing bilateral cooperation, emphasizing the prospects for implementing joint research projects and expanding international educational initiatives.

During the solemn meeting, leading teachers, researchers, and practitioners of the field of education presented their scientific reports:

– Urazambetova Galia Ulmeskhanovna, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Vice-Rector for Science and International Relations. Topic: “The First Teacher of the Great Steppe”

– Toleuova Altyn Konysbaevna, Master of Humanities, Associate Professor. Topic: “Works of Ibyray Altynsarin — National and Literary Heritage”

– Serikbayeva Akmaral Nurbekovna, teacher-researcher, deputy director for innovative technologies at the specialized school-gymnasium-boarding school named after Ibray Altynsarin. Topic: “Ybyray Zhakkan Shamshirak”

– Ibragimov Mansur Altynbekovich, Master of Humanities, Ibray Altynsarin Rudny Social and Humanitarian College. Topic: “Ibray Altynsarin’s Contribution and the History of the Rudny Social and Humanitarian College”

– Murzataev Suleimen Iskakovich, a veteran of pedagogical work, headed Dokuchaev Secondary School in Altynsarin District for 20 years, winner of the contest “The Best Organization of Secondary Education in the Kostanay Region” and the grant of the region’s akim (2012), laureate of international and republican competitions, projects in education, awarded the badge “Y..Altynsarin”. The topic: “To leave a mark…” – from the history of the renaming of Ubagansky District to Altynsarin District

– Omarkanova Aimgul Tulegenovna, Head of the Department of Excursion and Mass Work at the Ibrai Altynsarin Memorial Museum. Topic: “From Archives to Exhibitions: Ibrai Altynsarin’s Research and Scientific-Cultural Integration in Museum Activities.”

As part of the event, a significant place was given to the promotion of employees who have made a significant contribution to the development of science and education. In honor of the celebration of the “Day of Science Workers of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, the following employees were awarded a letter of appreciation from the Minister of Education and Science, Sayasat Nurbek:

1. Azhibaeva Gulzhan Muratovna, Master of Management, Associate Professor of the Department of Business and Management.
2. Azataeva Kulizat Berkenovna, Master of Pedagogical Education, Associate Professor of the Department of Natural Sciences.
3. Aitbaev Murbazolat Mulkulanovich, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Technical Sciences.
4. Bekov Dastan Saltanovich, Master of Historical Sciences, Doctoral Candidate, First Vice-Rector.
5. Anna Petrovna Borisova, Master of Arts, Doctoral Candidate, Junior Researcher at the Department of Science, Commercialization of Research Projects, and Academic Mobility.
6. Dmitry Grigoryevich Gavrilyuk, Master of Technical Sciences, Head of the Digitalization Department.
7. Irina Viktorovna Dubinina, Master of Pedagogy, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Humanities.
8. Oleinik Yulia Vyacheslavovna, Associate Professor of the Department of Law.
9. Toleuova Altyn Konysbaevna, Master’s Degree, Associate Professor of the Department of Humanities.
10. Urazambetova Galia Ulmeskhanovna, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Vice-Rector for Science and International Relations.

Kazez Kairat Talgatuly, Deputy Head of the Department of Public Development of the Akimat of the Kostanay Region, congratulated the university staff and presented them with certificates on behalf of the Akim of the Kostanay Region. The following people were awarded certificates:

1. Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, PhD, Associate Professor Abilova Marzhankul Serikovna
2. Senior Lecturer at the Department of Law, Abildinova Kamila Muratovna
3. Leading Specialist of the Department of Science, Associate Professor Marina Leonidovna Aleksandrova.
4. Associate Professor of the Department of Humanities, Kuantayeva Mahabbatt Bidavletovna
5. Head of the Department of Natural Sciences, Vladimir Vladimirovich Smorodin

In recognition of their conscientious work, high professionalism, education of students, active citizenship, contribution to the development of the education system, and in honor of the Day of Science Workers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the following employees received letters of commendation from the Akim of the City of Kostanay:

1. Senior Lecturer at the Department of Technical Sciences, Abdykalikova Anarkhan Umurkhanovna.
2. Associate Professor of the Department of Law, Akanova Gulzhan Kaimoldinovna.
3. Associate Professor of the Department of Technical Sciences, Butko Vladimir Nikolaevich.
4. Kamzina Guldana Adilovna, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Business and Management.
5. Associate Professor of the Department of Humanities, Oksana Yurievna Nikulina.

During the solemn meeting, the most outstanding students and undergraduates who participated in the interuniversity scientific and practical conference “Students are the Vanguard of the Intellectual Future” were awarded. The certificates were presented by the Advisor to the President on Innovative Technologies and Public Relations, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Professor, Dzhamanbalin Kadyrgali Konspaevich. The winners of the student conference were:

– Kumbarova Venera, student of the educational program “Pedagogy and Psychology”. Section: “Integration of Pedagogy and Language Education in the Legacy of Ibrai Altynsarin”.

– Satvaldinova Aida, student of the educational program “Tourism”. Section: “Relevance of Ibrai Altynsarin’s Ideas in Modern Natural Science Education”.

– Gadiev Aslan, student of the educational program “Finance”. Section: “Social-economic and managerial ideas of Ibrai Altynsarin and their significance for modern development”.

– Makanova Asel, student of the Law program. Section: “Humanistic ideals in the works of Ibray Altynsarin as an ethical basis for improving national legislation.”

– Sarsenov Bekzat, student of the educational program “Power Engineering”. Section: “Modern Models of Technical Education and AI Technologies”.

The awarding of diplomas and letters of appreciation was a well-deserved recognition of scientific achievements and contributions to the development of science, as well as an important incentive for further professional growth.

The solemn meeting became an important platform for sharing scientific experience, strengthening professional ties, and discussing current issues in the development of education and science.