An inspiring meeting with Kazakh blogger, traveler and journalist Orken Kenzhebek took place at the Pedagogical Institute of Astana International University. The initiators of the event were students of the 3rd year of the History program, who chose the topic "Personality and travel".
Orken spoke about how travel affects the formation of personality and expands the worldview. He paid special attention to the role of the historian in the modern world. According to him, a historian is not just a researcher of the past, but a person who is able to see connections between events of different eras, which helps to understand society more deeply.
"A historian is someone who can draw parallels between the past and the present, connect cultures and values," he said.
Speaking about travel, the journalist shared personal stories and explained how getting to know other cultures helps you rethink your own values. "Traveling is not just about moving, it's a way to understand people and yourself more deeply," he said.
The meeting was held in the format of an active dialogue: students asked questions and shared their impressions, noting that the meeting inspired them to new discoveries and reflections.