Today, Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University hosted the First Regional Historical and Educational Competition entitled “Lessons from Kazakh Ethnography and the Legacy of Zeinolla Sanik.”

The competition aimed to promote the national values of the Kazakh people, preserve their historical and cultural heritage, and encourage the younger generation's interest in ethnography. The event attracted active participation from young people across the region.

More than 60 applicants from schools, colleges, and universities in the Atyrau Region applied to participate in the competition, with 43 contestants taking part in the competition rounds.

The historical and educational competition consisted of three stages. During the first stage, participants completed a written test to demonstrate their knowledge of Kazakh ethnography and national history. In the second stage, they wrote essays expressing their views on national values and the legacy of Zeinolla Sanik. In the third stage, contestants presented and defended their presentations, demonstrating their research skills and creative abilities.

Throughout the competition, particular attention was paid to the life and creative legacy of the distinguished writer and ethnographer Zeinolla Sanik, as well as the traditions, historical memory, and spiritual values of the Kazakh people.

Organized at the regional level for the first time, the competition provided an important educational platform for fostering young people's interest in national history and academic research.

The event, dedicated to honoring and promoting the legacy of writer and ethnographer Zeinolla Sanik, contributed to strengthening intergenerational continuity and introducing young people to the rich heritage of Kazakh ethnography.

The official award ceremony for the competition winners will take place on November 12. Participants who achieve the best results will receive special awards during the ceremony.