On 15 October 2026, Saule Duisetayevna
Shaimukhanova, Associate Professor in the Department of Social
Sciences, Humanities and World Languages at METU University and the group’s
curator, held a mentoring session dedicated to Republic Day. The meeting
focused on Kazakhstan’s history, the significance of statehood and civic
responsibility among young people.
Participants explored the historical significance
of Republic Day and key milestones in Kazakhstan’s path to sovereignty. A
visual presentation explained the place of the Declaration of State Sovereignty
in the country’s history and the relationship between sovereignty and
independence. The next part of the meeting addressed the Kurultai in
Kazakhstan. The presentation materials provided a basis for discussing public
dialogue, collective deliberation on national development and citizens’
participation in society. Students contributed by presenting thematic materials
and gaining public speaking experience.