Results of Republican Intellectual Competition of Young Historians “My Small Homeland”

On 27-29 October, 2024, in Ust-Kamenogorsk city, Daryn Republican Scientific and Practical Center of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, jointly with Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, held the Republican Intellectual Competition of Young Historians “My Small Homeland” for 9th to 10th graders.

The key goal of the competition was to identify talented students interested in the history of their native land, showcase their creative abilities, foster civic engagement and cultivate patriotism among the younger generation, as well as deepen students’ knowledge of the history of Kazakhstan and the history of their regions, building a sense of national identity and pride in their small homeland.

Over 90 students of grades 9-10 from all regions of the country competed at the republican round for the title of the champion.

The republican round of the competition included 2 rounds:

- Round 1 – testing on the history of Kazakhstan;

- Round 2 – four different nominations.

During the republican competition, participants:

- presented video reports “History of My Small Homeland”, showcasing the history of their settlements;

- presented videos “Symbol of My Small Homeland”, proving their choice and uniqueness of the symbol of love for their small homeland;

- presented creative works (models) on the topic: “The Future of My Small Homeland”;

- wrote essays about the people who have worked in their native land, their literary heritage, about heroic figures and their contributions to the development of their local small homeland.

The judges consisted of scientists and professors from leading universities of the Republic.

As part of the competition, cultural and educational programs were prepared for the participants with watching a performance at the Regional Drama Theater. In order to foster connections and unite children, an evening titled “Shygys Kazakhstan dostyk alemi” was organized for the participants.

The award ceremony of the competition took place at S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University.  

Deputy Director of Daryn Republican Scientific and Practical Center of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aigul A. Karkulova, Head of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region Inessa A. Chernysheva and Rector of S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University Mukhtar A. Tolegen welcomed the participants of the competition.

According to the results of the republican competition, Third Degree Diplomas of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan were awarded to the 10th graders of Regional Specialized Boarding School for Gifted Children Amangeldiyeva Adel and Token Ayazhan.

The diploma of Daryn Republican Scientific and Practical Center was awarded to a 9th grader of N. Ostrovsky Secondary School No. 4 of Education Department of Kurchum district Bauyrzhanov Aikyn.

 

Our congratulations to the winners and participants!

We wish you success and high achievements!