Expert meeting “Historical research in Kazakhstan: understanding, priorities and directions of development (based on the results of the IV meeting of the National Kurultai)”
On April 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the Constitution Hall of the National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana, Dostyk St., 11), an expert meeting was held on the topic “Historical research in Kazakhstan: reflection, focuses and vectors of development (based on the results of the IV meeting of the National Kurultai)”, organized by the Institute of State History, Scientific the Institute for the Study of the Jochi Ulus and the National Academic Library. The purpose of the event is to discuss current trends in historical science, teaching history and the formation of historical consciousness in the context of key theses voiced by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym–Jomart Tokayev at the IV meeting of the National Kurultai. Participants: deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, public and scientific figures, scientists of higher educational institutions and research organizations, domestic researchers and reputable experts.
International scientific and practical conference on “The Policy of unity and solidarity in Kazakhstan: experience and prospects”
On January 24, 2025, an international scientific and practical conference on “The Policy of Unity and Solidarity in Kazakhstan: experience and Prospects” was held in Astana at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. The event was organized by the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, the Institute of State History of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The conference was organized to analyze and discuss the 30-year experience of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan in strengthening interethnic harmony and national unity, identify current challenges and prospects, and develop recommendations for the development of a policy of unity and solidarity in the face of global change. During the event, Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Shchegortsova, Deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Niyazova, Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan B. Kerimbek, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan D. Ahmed-Zaki addressed the participants of the conference with welcoming words. The event was moderated by the head of the Department for the Development of Languages and Archival Affairs in Astana, S. Esirkep, and the panel sessions were conducted by the Director of the Russian State Institution “Institute of State History” of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan N.Pusyrmanov and E. Masagutova, Director of the Kogamdyk Kelisim State University of the Committee for the Development of Interethnic Relations of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.On the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, such important publications were announced as increasing the role of the state language as an instrument of interethnic communication, the widespread introduction of ethnomediation experience and the continuation of international cooperation in the field of ethnopolitics to share experiences with other countries. During the conference, a visiting exhibition of books, ethnic newspapers and magazines was organized, dedicated to the 30-year history of the Assembly. The conference contributed to the discussion of Kazakhstan’s unique experience in the field of interethnic harmony and national unity.
A round table “Declaration of Sovereignty: Independence” was held in Astana on the occasion of Republic Day. Statehood. The rebirth of the nation”
Today in the National Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the day of the Republic of Kazakhstan A Round Table was held on the theme “Declaration on independence: independence. “I don’t know,” he said. The rise of the nation”. The organizers of the event were the Institute of the history of the state of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the management of the development of languages and the archival business of Astana. In the work of the large table took part the members of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, state and public figures, heads of regional archives, as well as the heads of the Eurasian National University. L. N. Gumileva, representatives of the SMI. The moderator of the Round Table was the head of the Department of language development and archival affairs of Astana Saken Yesirkep. First, deputy of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerkin Abil, who has visited all regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on a significant day, noted that the state pays special attention to the history of Kazakhstan. In his speech, Vice Minister of Science and higher education Darkhan Ahmed-Zaki presented the archive of workers for joint cooperation with scientific institutions of historical profile. In his document, the director of the Institute of history N. Pusyrmanov noted the importance of the day of the Republic. “At the event with the documents were presented: director of the National Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan S. Nurlanova –” “East base: declaration of sovereignty until successful Kazakhstan””; head of the Institute of state history A. Auanasova – “”the role of State Archives in the formation of national formation””. At the same time, the head of the State Archive of Akmola region N. Isenova spoke about the interaction of the state and society. The main editor of the Internet portal “history of Kazakhstan” A. Kumyrzac got acquainted with the achievements of the portal in the sphere of digital history and global digitalization. At the end of the event, a presentation of the book was held: “Amanat in the archive” (photo photos and maps), “the history of the east of Kazakhstan, the Altai region in the works of researchers of Europe, Russia from the XIII-XIX centuries, in the sources of the State Archives of Russia (from ancient times to the beginning of the XX century)”.
Within the framework of 7 volumes of modern Kazakhstan, the first steps to restructure the content of school education and textbooks in new ways and national values were discussed.
Within the framework of 7 volumes of modern Kazakhstan, the first steps to restructure the content of school education and textbooks in new ways and national values were discussed. The issues of preparing history textbooks at the Institute of State History were discussed with the participation of scientists, experts and textbook authors, and subject teachers. The advancement of the younger generation, fueled by national values, directly depends on the lessons of history. At the same time, teaching and writing a new textbook require an innovative methodology.
On January 8, an expert discussion was held in the format of a round table “Fair Kazakhstan in the 21st century: new achievements and development prospects”
On January 8, 2024, an expert discussion was held in Astana in the format of a round table “Fair Kazakhstan in the 21st century: new achievements and development prospects”, dedicated to the interview of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the newspaper Egemen Qazaqstan dated January 3, 2024. The organizers of the event were: The Institute of State History of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Akimat of Astana. Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurtaza Samat Ruslanovich delivered a welcoming speech. Presentations were made by the director of the Institute of the History of the State, PhD Pusyrmanov Nurbek Serikuly, Acting Director of the Scientific Institute for the Study of the Ulus of Jochi Sabitov Zhaksylyk Muratovich. The discussions were attended by employees of domestic analytical structures, such as the KISI under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kazakhstan Institute of Social Development, the Institute of Applied Ethnopolitical Studies, the Institute of Eurasian Integration, the Institute of State History, as well as representatives of civil society. In their theses, the experts noted that the main messages from the interview of the Head of State are relevant among the population and fully reflect the current modernization agenda. Thus, the head of the Department of Scientific and Theoretical analysis and methodological support of the Institute of Eurasian Integration, Ph.D. Arman Eshmuratov emphasized the need for high-quality expert content in the new discourse of Fair Kazakhstan. Head of the Strategic Analysis Department of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KISI) Yermek Toktarov drew attention to the further strengthening of political institutions and the importance of active political participation of the population in the sustainable development of the country. In her speech, Director of the Center of the Institute of Applied Ethnopolitical Studies Ayaulym Sagynbayeva, analyzing the demographic development of Kazakhstan, drew attention to the relevance of the quality of human capital, which was reflected in an interview with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The History of Kazakhstan in Modern Western Historiography
Today, the Institute of State History hosted a scientific meeting with a researcher of complex historical processes that changed the face of Kazakh society in the 20-30s of the twentieth century, French historian, PhD Isabella Ohio. During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on the place and role of these processes in the formation of the identity of a new political and civil nation, the director of the Institute noted the establishment of new narratives in public discourse. He noted that the viability of the idea of a just Kazakhstan is combined with the modernization of the historical consciousness of the nation, as evidenced by the academic seven-volume development of the history of Kazakhstan. In turn, this study of new approaches in modern Western historiography will further deepen cooperation.
New steps towards international cooperation
The international scientific and practical conference “New steps towards International cooperation”, organized by the Institute of State History, took place today. The conference is timed to coincide with Republic Day and is dedicated to the further development of dialogue and international cooperation on the agenda. The conference was attended by Russian experts and historians from Bulgaria, the Republic of Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerkin Abil addressed the participants of the conference with a welcoming speech. Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor at Mimar Sinan Abduakap Kara University of Arts (Turkey) noted the humanitarian aspect of Kazakh-Turkish cooperation, including productive steps in the field of science and education, and also highlighted Kazakhstan’s outstanding initiatives during the years of sovereignty. The director and two scientists of the Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan specially came to this event, who intend to get acquainted with the experience of the Institute of State History, which turns 15 this year. At the end of the meeting, a Memorandum of mutual cooperation was signed between the Institute of History of the State of Kazakhstan and the Institute of State and Law of Uzbekistan.
A new quality of the nation is in the historical memory
Today, the Institute of State History and the project office of the State Commission for the Full Rehabilitation of Victims of Political Repression discussed the priorities of their work. In this regard, the head of the project office, S. A. Kasymov, noted that work on the rehabilitation of victims of political repression is in full swing. At the same time, a collection of terms related to political repression is being prepared. The director of the Institute, N.Pusyrmanov, noted that “rehabilitation measures for victims of political repression, together with the revival of national memory, strengthen civic consciousness. The core of our national identity also coincides with this period,” he said. Further cooperation on the investigation of the case will be deepened. It should be recalled that on July 5 of this year, on the eve of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Astana, the Institute of State History and the State Archive of Astana signed a memorandum of mutual cooperation. Within the framework of the memorandum, the project “the secret of history – in archival data” was launched.