Ethnopolitical discourse "The Kordai conflict: causes, consequences and lessons"

On November 12, 2020, an expert meeting "The Kordai conflict: causes, consequences and lessons" was held in Nur-Sultan at the site of the Institute of Applied Ethnopolitical Research (IPEI).

The meeting was held in an online format, it was attended by members of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the Scientific Expert Council, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Interethnic Relations of the IIOR of the RK Galym Shoikin, representatives of the KazISS, the Institute of Eurasian Integration, Sofia University. St. Clement of Orchid, IPEI expert group, international experts in conflict management.

During the discussion, various opinions were voiced on the topic under discussion.

In his speech, Director of the Institute of Eurasian Integration Yerlan Sairov noted that in order to prevent conflict situations, it is necessary to work to strengthen the legal aspect, eradicate the corruption component and enhance the role of the state language, which can become a consolidating factor for the citizens of the country.

In turn, Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor Tatiana Dronzina added that the legal aspect has a huge role, and the law should be a guarantee of stability and development of democracy. In her opinion, it is necessary to train local executive and law enforcement agencies in crisis PR, management, and conflict management.

During the discussion, international participants from Ukraine and Russia noted some factors influencing the emergence of conflict situations on the basis of interethnic relations, including the compactness of residence, the closeness of ethnic groups, demographic characteristics, ignorance of culture and traditions, external influence, corruption and others.

Galym Shoikin, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Interethnic Relations, added that when considering conflict situations, it is necessary to take into account regional characteristics, including paying attention to the remoteness of some settlements and places of events.

In addition, the experts noted that the media play an important role in stabilizing the situation, and they should be able to draw reliable information. Today, the lack of research results does not allow building a constructive discussion and can influence the dissemination of inaccurate information.