At Kozybayev University, new initiatives for the civic education of young people were proposed

The Spiritual Forum “Shaping and Strengthening Kazakhstani Identity: the Consolidating Role of Leaders,” held today under the leadership of the Akim of the North Kazakhstan Region, Gaukhar Nurmukhambetov, at the Palace of Schoolchildren, brought together members of the public, experts, opinion leaders, representatives of business, and government institutions. The forum served as a platform for dialogue on shaping Kazakhstani identity and strengthening interethnic harmony.
Our university was represented at the event by Chairman of the Management Board–Rector Yerbol Isakayev, Member of the Board of Directors Anatoly Bashmakov, and Head of the Department of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan Lyudmila Grivennaya.
At the 34th session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted: “Such important values as patriotism, civic responsibility, mutual trust, and a sense of responsibility define the unique national identity of our people.”
Today, the Non-profit limited company “Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University” has everything necessary to provide students not only with high-quality education and scientific knowledge, but also to strengthen friendship and unity among young people. The university attracts students from all regions of Kazakhstan as well as from abroad - China, India, Türkiye, South Korea, Central Asian countries, and Russia. Currently, students from 19 countries study at Kozybayev University, and our student body and academic community include representatives of 36 ethnic groups of Kazakhstan. This makes the university a space of genuine intercultural communication - a place where young people learn to understand and value diversity as a fundamental social value.
A significant role in shaping this atmosphere is played by the Department of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, opened in 2014. It integrates educational, scientific-methodological, and educational (upbringing) functions, serving as a platform for dialogue, meetings, discussions, and the study of the languages of the peoples of Kazakhstan.
Speaking at the forum, the Rector emphasized that today it is especially important not only to talk about values, but also to create real mechanisms for their formation.
The following initiatives were proposed:

1. To establish the Regional Center for Civic Education of Youth “Adal Azamat” at the university, which will implement programs aimed at developing critical thinking, media literacy, and a culture of dialogue.
2. To launch the regional project “The ‘Tolyk Adam’ Model” for university and school youth - a practice-oriented program including volunteer initiatives, leadership schools, courses in emotional intelligence, and project-based activities.
3. To jointly develop with the Department of Internal Policy a calendar of intercultural events “Mәdenietter mozaikasy” (Mosaic of Cultures) - a series of festivals, educational lectures, and interethnic initiatives.