On 24 September 2026, the Centre for Public Development under the Department of Internal Policy of Almaty held a literary and educational event entitled 1The Teacher Who Paved the Way to Science1 at the A. P. Chekhov Central National Library. The event was dedicated to the centenary of Bashen Baimuratovna, an Honoured Teacher of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a scholar, a methodologist, and an organiser of the preschool education system in Kazakhstan.

The event was organised on the eve of Teachers’ Day in accordance with the Department of Internal Policy’s plan for implementing the principles of political and humanitarian ideology.

The primary purpose of the meeting was to provide broad recognition of Bashen Baimuratovna’s teaching and scholarly career, promote her contribution to education and science, and present her exemplary life and professional legacy as a model for younger generations.

The event was attended by Bashen Baimuratovna’s daughter, Samal Berdibekovna Sokpakbayeva, a translator and member of the Writers’ Union of the Republic of Kazakhstan; her former students, including Amina Amirova, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and Professor at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, and Galiya Taubayeva, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and Acting Professor; as well as third-year students enrolled in the 6B01201- Preschool Education and Training programme.

During the literary and educational event, the distinguished educator’s former students and contemporaries shared their memories of her and reflected on her professional expertise and outstanding personal qualities. Particular attention was devoted to Bashen Baimuratovna’s scholarly and pedagogical legacy and her significant contribution to the education and professional development of future teachers.