ZHEZKAZGANAn Advisory Hour Titled "Awakener of National Consciousness — Ilyas Esenberlin" Was Held with Students of the Department of EE&EP
An advisory hour titled "Awakener of National Consciousness — Ilyas Esenberlin" was conducted with students of the Department of Electrical Power and Environmental Protection (EE&EP). The responsible instructor opened the Integrity Hour with introductory remarks on the life and creative legacy of Ilyas Esenberlin, a prominent figure in Kazakh literature. His exceptional role in introducing Kazakh history through fiction was emphasized.
Students presented reports on the writer's famous trilogy The Nomads (Koshpendiler) and the novel The Golden Horde, highlighting their profound historical significance.
During the Integrity Hour, students exchanged views and discussed topics related to the national spirit, the history of the country, and patriotic education. Ilyas Esenberlin is a classic of Kazakh literature, the founder of the Kazakh historical novel genre, and the author of the trilogy The Nomads. In 2026, 110 years have passed since the writer's birth. He is a figure who revived Kazakh history and the national spirit, vividly depicting historical eras ranging from the khan’s court to the destiny of the entire nation. He authored renowned historical works such as The Nomads, The Golden Horde, and Khan Kene (Qahar).
It was explained to the students that he was a courageously visionary figure who documented the history of the nation during the Soviet era and awakened the historical consciousness of the Kazakh people.
We are confident that student initiatives aimed at promoting national values will continue successfully.