Professor B. Abdigaziuli`s anniversary was widely celebrated

The Institute of Philology of Abay KazNPU, which has almost a century of history, is an educational institution that has been created by nationally renowned scholars and outstanding teachers. Starting with members of the Alash movement, many linguists and literary scholars contributed to the formation of the academic school. On December 22, 2022 an international scientific-practical conference «Philological science in the modern educational space: traditions and innovations», dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Baltabay Abdigaziuli, the scientist, doctor of philological sciences, professor, who had made an invaluable contribution to strengthening the foundations of this institution for almost 30 years, was held at the Institute.

The heads and scientists of the universities in Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, the heads of the local universities, the deputies of the Majilis of the RK Parliament, the famous state and public figures and students of Baltabay Abdigaziuly took part in the conference.

Opening the event, Chairman of the Board-Rector of the University Darhan Bilyalov congratulated Baltabay Abdigaziuli, who occupies a special place in Kazakh science, on his anniversary. «In the history of independent Kazakhstan, our university also has its place. No matter how much time has passed, Kazakhstan`s first educational institution has not fallen from its pedestal. Till now the work on providing schools of the country with the qualified specialists is at a high level. Our jubilee school has a special place in this difficult journey. He has contributed greatly to the quality education of several thousand of his students», the rector said.

Professor of Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi Zeinolla Gabden Beisengali made a presentation on «Problems of Shakarimology» and highlighted scientific activities of the jubilee. Rector of the L. Gumilev ENU E. Sydykov, Vice Rector of the Yassaui MKTU A. Turganbaev, Corresponding Member of the RK National Academy of Sciences F. Orazbayeva, Rector of the Semipalatinsk State University named after Sh. Erembekov, professor at Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraigyrov S. Sutzhanov, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan A. Akhmataliev, Majilis deputy A. Altayev, professor at Fırat University in Turkey A. Buran, professor of the M. Auezov Institute of Literature and Art G. Orda, professor of the University of Journalism and Mass Communication of Uzbekistan P. Allambergenova, Head of the Kazakh Literature Chair of the Kazakh National University of Uzbekistan A. Kushekova, associate professor of the West Kazakhstan University after M. Utemisov A. Akbolatov and other scientists from universities made presentations and congratulated their colleagues.

The pupils of Baltabay Abdigaziuly known today as members of the group «Konir» sang songs and the students of the association «Kultegin» of the Institute staged a performance about the teacher`s youth and showed the brightest events of his life in the 70s and 80s.

Conference moderator Alua Tanzharykova, director of the Institute of Philology, said that the high-profile guests, who were present offline and online, added value to the event. «Their speeches reflected the bright organizational skills and high civic position of Baltabay Abdigaziuli, as well as his pedagogical talent and immeasurable responsiveness,» А. Tanzharykova summed up.

At the end of the conference, the staff of the institute and the university administration threw a national chapan over the shoulders of the jubilee.