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This year marks the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Southern Regional Archive. To commemorate these two significant milestones, Auezov University hosted a research seminar entitled "35 Years of Kazakhstan’s Independence: Archival Documents, Historical Memory and Issues in the Study of National History".

The event was organised by the Department of General History and Museum Studies of the Faculty of History and Pedagogy in collaboration with the State Archive of Turkistan Region. It brought together faculty members, students and archival specialists.

The seminar addressed key issues, including the study of the independence period through documentary sources, the revival of national historical memory, the preservation and digitalisation of archival collections and the integration of cultural heritage into academic research. Participants also exchanged views on national statehood and historical continuity in the context of the objectives outlined in the President’s Address to the Nation.

Dean of the Faculty K. Urazbayev, emphasised the importance of the meeting in promoting historical heritage and fostering historical awareness among young people.

G. Shardarbекova, Director of the Turkistan Regional State Archive, highlighted the academic value of valuable documents preserved in the archival collections which shed light on the history of the region. K. Tasybekova, Director of the State Archive of the Socio-Political History of Turkistan Region, spoke about the institution’s century-long history and the ongoing efforts to preserve, organise and digitise archival documents.

I. Saurbayeva Head of the University’s Information and Educational Centre, delivered a presentation entitled "A Nation That Reads", raising issues related to promoting a reading culture among young people and fostering historical awareness.

As part of the seminar, a travelling exhibition entitled "A Century of Memory - A Legacy Entrusted to the Nation" was organised. It featured valuable documents and materials reflecting the socio-political, socio-economic and cultural life of the region.

In the concluding session, scholars and archival specialists exchanged views on the effective use of documentary sources in academic research and the further development of cooperation between the university and archival institutions.