On April 23, an international scientific and practical conference titled “Languages and Cultures in the Space of East and West: Issues of Philology and Translation” commenced at Abai University. The academic gathering aims to comprehensively discuss the interaction of languages and cultures in the context of globalization, as well as current issues in translation studies.

The main theme of the conference is the linguistic and cultural dialogue between Eastern and Western civilizations, new directions in philological research, and modern approaches to translation practice. Language is not only a means of communication but also a cultural code and a reflection of national worldview. From this perspective, the high-quality translation of texts across languages and the accurate transmission of cultural specifics remain among the most pressing issues in both theory and practice.

During the plenary session, the interconnection between languages and cultures was analyzed from a scientific standpoint, and key issues in translation theory and practice were identified. The impact of modern technologies on the translation process was examined, along with issues related to the development and adaptation of terminology in a multilingual environment.

One of the presentations in the section sessions focused on the translation of neologisms and pseudo-scientific terms in science fiction into the Kazakh language. This study highlights the complexity of adapting new words and concepts from contemporary literature into a national language. The author emphasized the importance of semantic accuracy and cultural equivalence in translation. Additionally, a study analyzing Kazakh fairy tales from thematic, structural, and value-based perspectives underscored the relevance of reinterpreting national folklore through modern scientific methods. This research demonstrates the role of language in preserving national worldview.

Another important research area addressed the interpretation of symbolic images in folklore texts as elements of a national code. This topic highlights the importance of symbols in intercultural communication. A presentation comparing numerical phraseological units in Arabic and Kazakh aimed to identify similarities and differences in linguocultural codes. Such studies contribute to understanding shared cultural foundations between languages.

Research related to Turkic languages was also presented to the audience. For example, reports on field studies of Uyghurs in Kazakhstan, singular and plural forms in the Nogai language, and microtoponyms in the Tuvan language raised актуальные issues in Turkology.

One of the key issues discussed among researchers and experts was the training of translators in the digital age. Modern technologies, including machine translation systems, significantly influence the professional activities of translators. In this regard, the possibilities and limitations of machine translation, as well as interpretative factors, were examined. Special attention was given to the adaptation of engineering terminology in three languages (English–Russian–Kazakh). In translating scientific and technical texts, maintaining consistency and clarity in the terminological system is essential.

Issues of literary translation were also addressed. Presentations on translating linguocultural units from modern English into Russian, strategies for conveying authorial vocabulary, and the role of emotional idioms in literary texts demonstrate that translation is not only a linguistic but also a cultural process.

This conference became an important platform for discussing актуальные scientific issues in philology and translation studies. The presentations revealed new dimensions of the interaction between languages and cultures and provided direction for the future of translation practice. In conclusion, the conference results once again confirmed the importance of interdisciplinary connections in modern science. Language, culture, and translation form a closely interconnected complex system, opening new prospects for future research.

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