ENU Holds an Open Curatorial Session on “The Court of Biys: Law and Order in the Great Steppe”

On October 12, 2026, an open curatorial session entitled “The Court of Biys: Law and Order in the Great Steppe” was held at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University.

The event was organized and conducted by Islam Bairamov and Kamil Abdullaev, second-year master's students of the Department of Political Science at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. The session was designed for fourth-year undergraduate students of the Department of Political Science and aimed to deepen their understanding of national legal traditions.

The main objective of the session was to introduce students to the traditional legal system of the Kazakh people, explain the historical significance of the institution of biys, promote national values, and foster legal awareness among young people.

During the event, participants discussed the functioning of the court of biys in Kazakh society, the role of biys in resolving disputes and conflicts, and the importance of justice and oratory. Particular attention was paid to the contributions of Tole Bi, Kazybek Bi, and Aiteke Bi to maintaining law and order and social harmony in Kazakh society.

The open session was conducted in an interactive format, allowing students to exchange opinions on the topic and answer questions. To reinforce their knowledge, a special educational quiz was organized using the Kahoot platform.

At the conclusion of the event, participants highlighted the continuity between the historical practices of the court of biys and modern principles of the rule of law, justice, and social harmony.

The open curatorial session aimed to increase students' interest in national history and deepen their understanding of the importance of the principle of “Law and Order.”