It is time not only to read history, but to make it speak in a modern format. Guided by this vision, Abai University will host the "Golden Horde: History Live" digital project from October 5 to 16. The initiative is aimed at developing students' skills in working with historical sources, conducting research, analyzing data, and presenting information in a contemporary media format.

At the international symposium "The Golden Horde — A Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture, and Identity," Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the significance of the Golden Horde's legacy in the history of the Kazakh people. In this regard, scientifically researching this crucial period in the history of the Great Steppe and conveying its essence to the younger generation through modern language is a vital responsibility of the educational and scientific community. Abai University continues to make its own contribution to this cause.

The main goal of the "Golden Horde: History Live" digital project is to present the history of the Golden Horde to young people in an accessible and engaging format, grounded in scientific data. Students will independently research historical sources, analyze information, and present it in creative formats tailored for social media audiences. A key feature of the project is that students do not passively receive history; instead, they explore it themselves. Participants will not merely search for information on a given topic, but will compare sources, evaluate data, explain the essence of historical events, and craft content suitable for social media audiences. In this project, the student acts not as a listener, but as a researcher, content creator, and storyteller shaping history in a new language.

The project is structured around the "7 Days – 7 Histories" challenge. Participants will explore different facets of the Golden Horde's history through seven themes: "One Figure," "One Fact," "One Myth," "One Location," "One Artifact," "One Event," and "One Conclusion." Within these areas, students will research historical personalities, events, cities, and archaeological artifacts, as well as critically examine widespread historical misconceptions. Additionally, topics such as state governance, legal culture, economics, trade, urban culture, science, and spiritual heritage will be addressed. Ultimately, the project enables students to simultaneously develop their research, creative, and media skills. Rather than repeating ready-made information, participating students must examine historical data independently and deliver it in a modern, creative format. After all, history is not merely a chronicle of the past — it is the nation's historical memory, a spiritual foundation for generations, and a guiding light for understanding the present.

Every day, student participants will create original content based on the designated topic and publish it on their personal social media pages. Through this process, participants will not only research historical topics but also build skills in communicating their thoughts accurately and creatively using modern media tools.

The final stage of the competition will take place from October 19 to 21. Based on the evaluation, the best projects demonstrating exceptional creative search and high content quality will be recognized with special awards across various categories.

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