Armenian Corner Opens at ENU Library

The Scientific Library of The L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University hosted the official opening ceremony of the Armenian Corner.

The event was attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Kazakhstan Armen Gevondyan; ENU Vice-Rector for Social and Infrastructure Development Lyazzat Tolegenkyzy; Director of the ENU Scientific Library Bakytzhan Orazaliyev; Dean of the Faculty of International Relations Miras Kosybayev; Director of the International Cooperation Department Anastasia Karmelyuk; as well as faculty members, students, and distinguished guests.

The new cultural space is intended to introduce visitors to Armenia’s history, literature, and culture, while also helping strengthen academic, educational, and cultural ties between the two countries. It features books, scholarly works, and educational materials on the historical heritage of the Armenian people, prominent figures, literature, and art.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, ENU Vice-Rector for Social and Infrastructure Development Lyazzat Tolegenkyzy noted that the Armenian Corner would give students an opportunity to broaden their horizons and gain a deeper understanding of Armenian culture.

“The opening of such cultural and educational spaces in the university library is an important initiative that helps strengthen friendship and mutual understanding among peoples. This space will enable students and researchers to explore Armenia’s rich history and cultural heritage. It will also contribute to the development of academic and scientific cooperation between universities in our two countries,” Vice-Rector emphasized.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Kazakhstan Armen Gevondyan congratulated those present on the opening of the Armenian Corner and highlighted the significance of the occasion.

“The opening of the Armenian Corner is an important step towards strengthening the friendly, cultural, and humanitarian ties between Kazakhstan and Armenia. This space will allow students and faculty members to learn more about the history, language, literature, and culture of the Armenian people. The Armenian language is one of the most important values preserving our national identity and centuries-old spiritual heritage. I am confident that educational and cultural initiatives of this kind will bring the younger generations of our two countries closer together and foster mutual understanding and respect,” the diplomat stressed.

Going forward, the Armenian Corner will serve as a permanent venue for book exhibitions, literary meetings, cultural evenings, and educational and academic events.

“The opening of the Armenian Corner is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of another people. The books and educational materials presented here will help us expand our knowledge of Armenia. Such cultural spaces strengthen friendship among students and foster respect for the traditions of different peoples,” Adilkhan Kulmukanov, a first-year student, Faculty of International Relations said.

Following the official opening of the Armenian Corner, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Armen Gevondyan delivered a lecture entitled “The Armenian Language and Culture” to students of the Faculty of International Relations.