{"id":30400,"date":"2025-03-18T13:17:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T10:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mnu.kz\/?post_type=news&#038;p=30400"},"modified":"2025-03-18T14:44:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:44:42","slug":"from-altai-to-atyrau-over-a-decade-of-exploring-kazakhstans-history-in-a-new-format-at-mnu","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/mnu.kz\/en\/news\/from-altai-to-atyrau-over-a-decade-of-exploring-kazakhstans-history-in-a-new-format-at-mnu\/","title":{"rendered":"From Altay to Atyrau: Over a Decade of Exploring Kazakhstan\u2019s History in a New Format at MNU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Maqsut Narikbayev University places great emphasis on the spiritual and patriotic education of young people. A key component of this effort is its historical and cultural excursions, conducted since 2013 as part of the History of Kazakhstan course. This approach integrates theoretical study with hands-on experience\u2014taking students beyond the classroom to visit significant historical sites, participate in theatrical reenactments, and analyse key historical events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasised at the first National Kurultai in Turkestan, our centuries-old history is a source of national pride and an essential part of our cultural identity. Therefore, one of the state\u2019s primary objectives is to foster conditions that enable its comprehensive study, deeper understanding, and widespread popularisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Over the past decade, more than two thousand <\/strong>Maqsut Narikbayev University students have taken part in these excursions, traveling across all regions of Kazakhstan\u2014from Zhidebay in the east to Mangystau in the west, and from Burabay in the north to the sacred city of Turkestan in the south. In 2024, the programme expanded internationally, with students visiting Uzbekistan to explore the deep-rooted historical ties between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Key Excursion Routes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong><strong>Taraz-Turkestan<\/strong><strong>\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Annual excursions since 2014, offering students the opportunity to visit sacred sites in Southern Kazakhstan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u201cBotai-Burabai\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 An exploration of ancient settlements and cultural monuments in Northern Kazakhstan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong><strong>Ulytau \u2013 The Cradle of Kazakh Statehood<\/strong><strong>\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Visits to historical landmarks associated with the formation of the Kazakh Khanate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u201cAltai \u2013 t\u00fcr\u0131k \u00e4lem\u0131n\u0131\u00f1 altyn bes\u0131g\u0131\u201d<\/strong> (Altay \u2013 The Golden Cradle of the Turkic World) \u2013 A route through Eastern Kazakhstan, featuring ancient burial mounds and petroglyphs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u201cAta-baba jolymen\u201d <\/strong>(Roads of the Ancestors) \u2013 A journey through Western Kazakhstan, encompassing unique natural and historical sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong><strong>In the Footsteps of the Great Silk Road<\/strong><strong>\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 A route covering Southern Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and key regions linked to trade and cultural exchange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Theatrical reenactments also play a significant role in MNU\u2019s historical education, allowing students to immerse themselves in pivotal moments of Kazakhstan\u2019s past. In recent years, the university has staged performances such as <em><strong>\u201cKerei-J\u00e4n\u0131bek\u201d<\/strong><\/em><strong>, <\/strong><em><strong>\u201cAbai\u201d<\/strong><\/em><strong>, <\/strong><em><strong>\u201cBatalasu\u201d<\/strong><\/em><strong>, <\/strong><em><strong>\u201c\u016alyqtau\u201d<\/strong><\/em><strong>, <\/strong><em><strong>\u201cAqtalma\u011fan \u00fcm\u0131tter<\/strong>\u201d (Unfounded expectations)<\/em><strong>, <\/strong><em><strong>\u201c\u0130assaui \u0131l\u0131m\u0131ne q\u016brmet\u201d <\/strong>(Respect for the Yassawi teachings)<\/em><strong>, <\/strong><em><strong>\u201cQalam\u201d<\/strong><\/em><strong>, <\/strong>and<strong> <\/strong><em><strong>\u201cOrda\u201d<\/strong><\/em>. These productions provide students with a deeper emotional and intellectual connection to historical events, enhancing their understanding of the complexities of decision-making in different eras and the lasting impact of the past on the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This dynamic approach to studying history at Maqsut Narikbayev University not only enriches students&#8217; knowledge but also sharpens their critical thinking skills, instills a strong sense of national pride, and fosters respect for their ancestral heritage. Such initiatives help in shaping responsible citizens who recognise the significance of history in shaping the country\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">MNU\u2019s vision is to contribute to the creation of an honest and just society, where progress is driven by science, education, social responsibility, and deeply rooted spiritual and moral values.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":30410,"template":"","news-cat":[31,51,47],"news_tag":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>From Altay to Atyrau: Over a Decade of Exploring Kazakhstan\u2019s History in a New Format at MNU - MNU<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mnu.kz\/en\/news\/from-altai-to-atyrau-over-a-decade-of-exploring-kazakhstans-history-in-a-new-format-at-mnu\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"From Altay to Atyrau: Over a Decade of Exploring Kazakhstan\u2019s History in a New Format at MNU - MNU\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Maqsut Narikbayev University places great emphasis on the spiritual and patriotic education of young people. 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