ENU held an international scientific and theoretical conference on Kazakh statehood

The L. N.Gumilev Eurasian National University hosted an International Scientific and Theoretical Conference "Kazakh Statehood: Origins, Historical Continuity and Evolution" dedicated to the 70th anniversary of ENU Professor, Doctor of Historical Sciences Satai Syzdykov.

The conference addressed the issues of studying the history of the Kazakh statehood, the formation of tribal conferences of the political ruling Turkish dynasty and Turkish communities in the development of statehood, the ideology of the state, the creation of a system of political power, administrative and territorial administration, and the study of their activities.

The forum was attended by members of the Congress of Historians of Kazakhstan, representatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, scientists from Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and domestic universities, the university faculty and students.

Rector of L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University Yerlan Sydykov opened the meeting and congratulated the hero of the day. By the decision of the ENU Scientific Council, Satai Syzdykov was awarded the highest award of the university – the Kultegin medal.

"Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in an interview with Yegemen Kazakhstan newspaper and in his speech at the National Kurultai, noted that this year marks the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Ulus of Jochi (Great Steppe). In this regard, it was noted that it is necessary to conduct large-scale research to establish historical justice through a new understanding and promotion of the roots of the civilization of the Great Steppe and the Kazakh statehood.

The period of the Jochi Ulus plays an important role in considering the issues of Kazakh statehood, since the Kazakh state is considered its direct successor. It is gratifying that today the leading scientific institutions and universities of the republic, as well as foreign scientists, are actively participating in this forum.

I am sure that the conference will also address topical issues of Professor Satai Syzdykov's work on the study of the history and culture of the Karlyk and Karakhan states of the Turkic era, which are one of the origins of the Kazakh statehood," Rector Yerlan Sydykov said.

He also presented congratulations of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek to the hero of the day.

During the conference, a presentation of a 4-volume collection of selected works by historian Satai Syzdykov "Kazylyk", as well as an exhibition of the ENU Scientific Library, took place.

"I am grateful to the management and staff of the university for organizing the International Scientific and Theoretical Conference "Kazakh Statehood: Origins, Historical Continuity and Evolution", dedicated to my anniversary, and awarding me with the medal "Kultegin”. For me, this is a high assessment of my work," Professor Satai Syzdykov said in his closing speech.