Today, the official opening ceremony of the Young Voters Classroom took place at Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University.
The event was attended by the Vice-Rector for Strategic Development and Internationalization of the university, Bakhyt Omirkhanuly Altynbassov, members of the academic staff, representatives of the Atyrau Regional and Atyrau City Territorial Election Commissions, representatives of Young Voters Clubs, students, and media representatives.
The Young Voters Classroom was opened at the Faculty of Economics and Law of the university. The main purpose of the classroom is to familiarize students and young people with electoral legislation, improve their legal literacy, develop electoral culture, and promote civic engagement.
During the ceremonial event, the Vice-Rector for Strategic Development and Internationalization of the university, Bakhyt Omirkhanuly Altynbassov, and the Chairperson of the Atyrau Regional Territorial Election Commission, Assiya Bayankyzy Kystaubayeva, cut the red ribbon and officially launched the classroom.
In his speech, Bakhyt Omirkhanuly emphasized the importance of such initiatives in shaping young people’s civic position and encouraging their active participation in social and political life. In turn, Assiya Bayankyzy noted that the conscious and active participation of young voters in the electoral process is an important indicator of the development of a democratic society.
As part of the event, Zhalgas Amangeldiuly Khalelov, a member of the Atyrau Regional Territorial Election Commission responsible for coordinating the activities of Young Voters Clubs, delivered an informational presentation for students. The presentation covered electoral rights, procedures for participation in elections, and ways to enhance the electoral culture of young people.
The opening of the Young Voters Classroom is an important step toward expanding students’ legal knowledge, developing electoral culture, and fostering responsible citizenship among university students.
