On the occasion of March 8 – International Women’s Day, a festive concert was organized at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, where the women of the university community were honored. During the ceremonial evening, special attention was paid to the representatives of the fairer sex, and their contribution to the fields of science and education was highly appreciated.

The festive event opened with a video greeting from the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek. In his congratulatory message, the minister noted the role of women in society and wished the university’s teachers and staff creative success, well-being, and new achievements. At the ceremonial gathering, the Chairman of the Board – Rector of the University, Bolat Tilep, delivered a speech and congratulated the female community of the university on their holiday.

– A woman is life itself, the source of prosperity and unity. In many difficult moments, when the country faced trials and men endured hardships, our mothers and women carried the burden of the whole society with their hearts. History bears witness to this, and time proves it. Today, these noble qualities also contribute to the development of our university. Currently, 1,047 women work at our institution. Among them, 410 are scholars devoted to science. Within the walls of the university, 7 academicians and 82 professors are working. In addition, 737 employees hold the most honorable title – “mother.” Your diligent work, wisdom, and professional mastery increase the prestige of our university and contribute to its development, – said Bolat Anapiyauly.

The festive evening was enriched by the performance of singer Nursultan Nurberdiyev, who created a special atmosphere for the audience. In addition, public figures and well-known stars of the Kazakh pop scene sent video greetings to the university staff and students. Among them were Abai University graduate, traditional singer Ramazan Stamgaziyev, the group “Alashuly,” the quartet “Zhigitter,” actor Azamat Satybaldy, Kuandyk Rakhym, Burkit and Aisha, Narkenje Serikbayeva, Anara Batyrkhan, Turar Ydyrys, and other artists.

During the evening, the deputy deans for educational affairs from all faculties also presented special creative performances for the women, which further enlivened the festive program. In addition, the choir students of the Faculty of Arts performed the songs “Ana” and “Ana turaly zhyr” in various languages, which deeply touched the audience and conveyed sincere feelings of respect and gratitude to mothers.

At the end of the ceremonial evening, the women were awarded the university’s “Abai” badge, as well as the awards “For Distinguished Service,” “Honorary Employee,” “Best Teacher,” “Best Employee,” along with certificates of honor and letters of appreciation.

Thus, the festive evening held at Abai University once again highlighted the work of women at the educational institution and emphasized their significant contribution to the fields of science and education, upbringing, and culture. The beautiful and graceful, spiritually strong and resilient women of the university are a bright guarantee of the institution’s development and future.

“Abai University” Media Center