АIU Literary Lounge: A Poetry Evening Dedicated to the Anniversary of S.A. Yesenin

On October 13, 2025, the Pedagogical Institute of Astana International University held a session of the AIU Literary Lounge dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the birth of Sergey Alexandrovich Yesenin — an outstanding Russian and Soviet poet, a master of sincere and heartfelt lyricism.

The event took place in Room 207 and brought together first-year students of the Kazakh Department representing various educational programs and schools of the university.

The meeting was opened by the heads of the literary club “Poetry Calls Us Afar…” — Associate Professor T.D. Abzhakov and Master’s degree holder R.I. Narmanova. After a presentation on the poet’s life and creative path, the participants gave expressive readings of Yesenin’s works, conveying the beauty, melody, and emotional depth of his poetry.

Particularly impressive performances were given by the following students:

• Ayankyzy Zhanel (International Relations–24A),
• Ardakova Barshyn (Psychology–25A),
• Brilts Mirra (Russian Language and Literature–25),
• Smagul Meruert (Geography–25A),
• Beisembaeva Tolkyn (Music Education–25A),
  as well as other participants whose heartfelt interpretations of Yesenin’s poems earned warm applause from the audience.

Invited guests, teachers, and students noted the high level of preparation and the atmosphere of genuine inspiration that prevailed throughout the evening.

Each participant was awarded a Diploma of Appreciation from the Director of the Pedagogical Institute, Zh.K. Akhmadieva, for their creative approach and expressive performance of the poet’s works.

Events like this contribute to the development of literary taste, aesthetic perception, and love for both national and world poetry, while enriching the spiritual life of AIU students.