110TH ANNIVERSARY OF ZHUMABEK TASHENEV

This year marks the 110th anniversary of the birth of the national figure Zhumabek Tashenev! A republican scientific and practical conference was held, organized by Tashenev University in Shymkent and supported by the city administration. This event was dedicated to glorifying the name of an outstanding figure in Kazakh history and discussing his contributions to the country from a new perspective. 

The conference was attended by well-known scientists, historians and researchers of our country, public figures, and students. The conference comprehensively considered the political activity of the figure, his role in preserving the land of Kazakhstan, and his initiatives in the development of the national economy. 

RAKHMAN ALSHANOV, PUBLIC MOVEMENT, SCIENTIST
//The Caspian Sea itself could not be divided for 24 years, and was recently divided. If you look at it, there is still a dispute over land. Kazakhs say they will be exiled in Orenburg, and when they say they will unite, they say they will unite//

The nation knows the hero of Zhumabek Tashenov's steadfast struggle to preserve the territory of Kazakhstan during the Soviet era. Also, the contribution of the hero to the development of national culture and spirituality was especially noted. It was said that the glorification of the name of a person, not forgetting, and the propagation of his heritage should continue from generation to generation. 

ZAUYTBEK TURYSBEKOV, STATE TALENT MAN, POLITICIAN
//We have been in contact with Zhumabek Akhmetovich Tashenov a lot. At that time, we were young, Komsomol members. I have never heard him say in my life that he “saved the Kazakh land”//

Tashenov's heroism in preserving the integrity of the Kazakh land is a symbol of patriotism. And his position is an example for future generations. Such events will be an important step in clarifying his role in the history of the country and renewing the consciousness of the generation, - say visitors.

SARSEN KURANBEK, DEPUTY AKIMAT OF SHYMKENT CITY
//The most important thing here is the people's interest in this person. The main reason for this is the work he did during his time, the work he did, which won the people's attention. Kazakhs say that the name of good deeds never dies//

A special book exhibition about the life and work of Zhumabek Tashenev was organized as part of the conference. Archive documents and rare photographs were presented to the public.