HONOR TO THE GREAT KAZAKH POET ABAY

This year we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the birth of Abay Kunanbayev. In honor of the anniversary of the great son of our people, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on May 30, 2019, to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the poet, thinker and educator Abay Kunanbayev.

In this regard, employees of the Department of Social pedagogy and self-knowledge of the faculty of Social Sciences of the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian national University laid flowers at the monument of the poet, located on Abay Avenue in Nur-Sultan city. This event was attended by the first-second-year students of the specialties "Preschool education", "Pedagogy and psychology", "Psychology", employees of the Department, leading teachers and group advisors.

During the event, doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, professor Shalgynbayeva Kadisha Kadyrovna noted that scientific conferences and round-tables dedicated to the great poet Abay are currently being held.

Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, professor Toleubekova Rymshash Kameshovna told students about the life of Abay (Ibrahim) Kunanbayev (1845-1904) - a poet, educator, founder of written Kazakh literature, Kazakh literary language, philosopher, composer, translator, political figure, reformer, who brought together Russian, European and Kazakh culture.  Abay's poetic works reflect the social and moral problems of the Kazakh people. Abay knew the culture and civilization of the East and West. Also Toleubekova R. K. noted that his poems and speeches reflect national determination, world, way of life, worldview, character, soul, religion, mentality, language, spirit and it is evaluated as a unique phenomenon in the world.

Leading scientists said that Abay's works can be very useful in the process of teaching and educating students.The works of the great poet are still relevant today. As we all know, Abay's ideas can always be spiritual food, especially for students.