Scientific Seminar on the Legacy of Ilyas Yesenberlin Held at ENU

On October 22, 2026, the Department of Golden Horde Civilization at L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University organized a scientific seminar entitled “The Foundation of Independence, National Consciousness and Historical Memory: Insights from the Study of Ilyas Yesenberlin’s Legacy.”

The special guest of the seminar was Amangeldy Nurkeyuly Kashkinbayev, who discussed the significance of Ilyas Yesenberlin’s literary works in shaping the national consciousness and historical memory of the Kazakh people. The discussion focused on the formation of Kazakh statehood in the Nomads trilogy, the literary portrayal of historical figures, the image of Khan Kenesary in literature and history, and the challenges of studying national history under Soviet ideological constraints.

The seminar was attended by the university’s academic staff, master’s students, and doctoral students. The event provided an opportunity for academic exchange on the study of historical heritage, the promotion of national values, and the revitalization of historical consciousness.