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On March 27, 2026, students of the Faculty of Philology at 91传媒 Kazakh National University took part in the republican competition entitled “Turkey: Language, History and Culture”, held at the Academy of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan and organized by the Department of Turkology and Language Theory. The participants included third-year students of the “Turkology” educational program and third-year students of the “Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages” educational program, who demonstrated a high level of knowledge, creativity, and teamwork in the interuniversity competition.
The main purpose of the event was to deepen students’ linguistic, historical, and cultural knowledge related to the Turkic world, to enhance their academic and intellectual potential, and to develop their skills in effectively using modern technologies, including artificial intelligence tools. Throughout the competition, the participants demonstrated not only their theoretical knowledge, but also their creative thinking, critical analysis, and teamwork abilities.
The competition consisted of four stages. During the first stage, the participants presented a video introducing their university and highlighting its academic and cultural achievements. In the second stage, they prepared video presentations on the given topic using the possibilities of artificial intelligence. The third stage tested the students’ knowledge through quiz questions. In the final stage, an art performance contest was organized, where participants creatively presented elements of national culture.
According to the final results of the competition, the team composed of KazNU students became the winner of the GRAND PRIX among higher education institutions and achieved the best overall result. In addition, the university’s students won the nominations “Best Artificial Intelligence User” and “Audience Choice Award”, thereby proving their well-rounded preparation. The team consisted of five students, all of whom demonstrated a high level of responsibility, coordination, and dedication.
The students were prepared for the competition by Senior Lecturer G.A. Kanasheva and Lecturer K.B. Ashirkulov of the Department of Turkology and Language Theory, who guided them and contributed to the development of their academic and creative potential. As a result of the teachers’ professional guidance and the students’ active efforts, the team achieved outstanding success.
This competition had a positive impact on the students’ professional and personal development and enhanced their competitiveness in the international academic environment. Moreover, this achievement contributed to raising the university’s prestige and strengthening interest in the Turkic world.
Organizers: G.A. Kanasheva, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Turkology and Language Theory; K.B. Ashirkulov, Senior Advisor of the Department
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