Department of Culture of the East Kazakhstan region

«Күмбірле, домбыра!»

Participation of representatives of the EKR Ethnographic Museum in the International Scientific Conference in Barnaul

The delegation of the East Kazakhstan Regional Ethnographic Museum, consisting of Candidate of Historical Sciences E. Rakhmatulina, Masters G. Kashaku, and A. Karchalova, took part in the International Scientific Conference «Turkology in the Modern World: Trends and Development Patterns», which was held on March 24-25 at the Bolshoy Altai Research and Education Center of the Altai State University. The conference brought together about 100 participants from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. During the conference, the participants discussed current issues related to the development of Turkology, the preservation of cultural heritage, and interdisciplinary research. The event served as an important platform for sharing experiences, establishing professional connections, and strengthening international scientific collaboration. As a result of the conference, it is planned to publish a collection of scientific articles in the «Oriental Studies» series, which will be indexed in the Russian Science Citation Index. Participation in the conference allowed the participants to expand their professional networks and identify new areas for the development of museum activities.

«Nauryz is a spring holiday»

On March 22, a bright and atmospheric celebration of Nauryz took place in the city's Central Square. On this day, the East Kazakhstan Ethnographic Museum prepared a festive thematic exhibition in a yurt, where everyone could experience the everyday life and heritage of the Kazakh people, feel the spirit of the past, and learn more about folk customs. Guests were also treated to a colorful fashion show featuring national costumes from the museum's collection, designed by K. Akashova. The unique looks, traditional elements, and modern interpretations of national clothing showcased the beauty and diversity of the cultural heritage.

Event about the volunteer movement in Kazakhstan

Within the framework of the concept «Law and Order», the staff of the EKR Ethnographic Museum held an event «Volunteer activities in Kazakhstan: directions and features. Volunteer movement – as a tool of patriotic education» for 1st year students of the S. Amanzholov EKU and museum employees. The event was aimed at the formation of legal and social culture, strengthening the principles of civic responsibility in society, popularization of the volunteer movement in Kazakhstan. The speakers were Anel Renatkyzy Sharipzhanova, Head of the City Front Office of the Youth Resource Center Volunteers, a student at the S. Amanzholov EKU, volunteer Eldos Kaliyev, and Sh.M. Karibayeva, Head of the Information and Educational Department of the Museum-Reserve.

«Kumbirle, Dombyra!»

«The ADK River» shopping center hosted a festive event called «Kumbirle, Dombyra!» dedicated to the National Dombyra Day. The event's goal was to promote national art, introduce young people to their native culture, and popularize the spiritual heritage of the Kazakh people. Music performers and creative groups took part in the program. Guests of the event took part in quizzes and games dedicated to Kazakh musical art and kyui, and also assembled a dombra puzzle. The visitors were especially interested in the exhibition, which presented dombras belonging to famous personalities from the museum-reserve's collection, as well as the scientific works of a prominent figure in Kazakh music, kyuishi, and composer Uatkhan Zhunusov. The exhibition's motto «A real Kazakh is not a Kazakh, a real Kazakh is a dombra!» became the leitmotif of the entire holiday.