Abai’s Teaching on the "Perfect Man" – The Spiritual Guiding Principle of the Kazakh Nation

On March 26-27, 2025, the International Scientific and Practical Seminar "Abai’s Teaching on the 'Perfect Man' – The Spiritual Guiding Principle of the Kazakh Nation" was held at the Pedagogical Institute of Astana International University, dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the great thinker and poet Abai Kunanbaiuly.

The seminar brought together scholars from the Y. Altynsarin National Academy of Education, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Nazarbayev University, Suleyman Demirel University, and Astana International University, as well as specialists from the Methodological Center of the Akimat of Astana. Additionally, Kazakh language and literature teachers from Gymnasium No. 87 named after Abai Kunanbaiuly (Astana), Secondary School No. 16 named after Toleubai Amanov (Semey, Abai Region), and the Republican Specialized Boarding School named after Abai with an in-depth study of the Kazakh language and literature (Almaty) actively participated in the discussions.

During the seminar, participants explored topics such as "Abai’s Teaching and the National School Model: A Modern Perspective," "Abai’s Poetic Mastery," and "The Theory and Practice of Teaching Abai’s Heritage." The discussions focused on innovative methods and approaches for teaching Abai’s works, as well as ways to integrate national spiritual values into the educational process based on Abai’s philosophy of the "Perfect Man."

The seminar was initiated and organized by Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor G.K. Rezuanova, together with the team of the Pedagogical Institute. At the conclusion of the event, the organizers expressed gratitude to all participants and emphasized the importance of studying Abai’s heritage for the spiritual development of society.

Exploring Abai’s legacy is a crucial step towards the spiritual renewal of the nation!