The L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University hosted the opening of the auditorium of foreign Kazakh literature and the scientific and educational center named after the writer, ethnographer and folklorist Zeinolla Sanik

The event was attended by Chairman of the Management Board of the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan Mereke Kulkenov, Director of the Zeinolla Sanik Cultural Foundation Serik Kaliev, Dean of ENU’s Faculty of Philology Serikzat Duisengazy, as well as scientists, writers, teachers and students.

The participants discussed the issues of studying Kazakh literature abroad, preserving the national spiritual heritage and popularizing it among young people.

Chairman of the Board of the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan Mereke Kulkenov noted that the opening of the auditorium and the center is an important event in the scientific and cultural life of the university.

"Kazakh literature from abroad is an integral part of our culture. Its systematic study, the introduction of valuable literary heritage into scientific circulation and the transfer to future generations are key tasks. I am sure that the audience and the Zeinolla Sanik Center will take research in this area to a new level and bring together scientists and young people," the writer said.

The audience of foreign Kazakh literature will study the works of Kazakh writers and poets who lived in different countries. Thematic lectures, scientific seminars and literary meetings will be held for students. It also provides for the collection and study of works on the literature, history and culture of Kazakhs abroad.

The Zeinolla Sanik Center will study and promote the writer's legacy.

Zeinolla Sanik wrote valuable works on the history, ethnography, folklore and spiritual culture of the Kazakh people. He made a significant contribution to the development of cultural and literary ties between China and Kazakhstan, as well as to the collection and research of the spiritual heritage of the Kazakh people. In his works, he pays attention to the preservation of historical memory, the dissemination of national values and the strengthening of national identity.

"The new center will study the works of the writer, hold scientific conferences, round tables, educational meetings and literary evenings. In addition, it is planned to support young researchers and implement scientific projects dedicated to the legacy of Zeinolla Sanik," Serikzat Duysengazy said.

As part of the ceremony, the book "Kazakka Kaitkan Kazyna" by the writer, Professor Serik Yelikbai was presented. The participants were introduced to the contents of the new edition and told about its spiritual and educational significance.

In addition, Director of the Zeinolla Sanik Cultural Foundation Serik Kaliyev presented the badge "Zeinolla Sanik" to the Dean of the Faculty of Philology, poet Serikzat Duisengazy.

On behalf of the foundation, students of ENU, members of the poetry club "Topzhargan" Ulan Tursynbek, Mukhamediya Abdullayev and Meyirzhan Barshynbai were awarded scholarships in the amount of 50 thousand tenge each. The first payments were solemnly handed over during the event.