International Scientific-Practical Conference on «The Epic of ‘Manas’ in the Digital Age and the State Language: Perspectives of Young Researchers» held at KSU

On April 11, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev, an international scientific-practical conference titled «The Epic of ‘Manas’ in the Digital Age and the State Language: Perspectives of Young Researchers» was held. The conference was attended by KSU Rector Aygul Abdrayeva, Vice Rector for Science, International Relations, and Innovation Aygul Chaldanbaeva, Vice Rector for State Language, Youth Policy, and Sports Jaina Sadykbek Kyzy, and Director of the Institute of State Language and Culture Samat Jumaliev.

Representatives from the Andijan State Pedagogical Institute, including Rector Bakhtiyor Rasulov, Head of the Department of Russian and Kyrgyz Languages and Literature Makhbubakhon Temirova, Press Secretary Furkatbek Nodirbekov, Head of the International Cooperation Department Muhammadali Sobirjonov and Professor Saule Asanbaeva from the Kazakh National Pedagogical University, along with members from the Kazakhstan Pedagogical Sciences Academy, also participated in the event.

During the plenary session, scientific papers were presented by Professor A. Satebova from the Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Doctoral Student M. Sotvoldiev from the Andijan State Pedagogical Institute, Graduate Student A. Turdubaeva from the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razakov and Head of the Department of Kyrgyz Language and Literature at KSU, N. Kasymbekova.

The conference brought together over 80 young scientists, doctoral students and master’s students from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to discuss important issues regarding the study of the epic and language in the digital age. Participants engaged in vibrant discussions in both plenary and sectional sessions and a resolution was adopted at the end of the event. Participants were awarded certificates of appreciation.

The event was organized by KSU’s Institute of State Language and Culture to promote the implementation of the Kyrgyz Republic’s «Manas» Epic Law, the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated April 22, 2022, No. 126 on the «Additional Measures to Study and Popularize the Three Epics of the Kyrgyz People (‘Manas’, ‘Semetey’, and ‘Seitek’)», the National Program for the Preservation and Development of National Values for 2022-2027, and the decree on the «National Spirit – Global Heights» initiative.