Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University hosted an international scientific and practical conference titled “Academician Kh. B. Tabyldiyev and National Historical Scholarship”, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of the prominent scholar, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, Academician and Honorary Citizen of Atyrau Region Khismet Bozanuly Tabyldiyev.
The conference brought together scholars from Kazakhstan and abroad, faculty members of higher education institutions, representatives of the intellectual community, members of the University Academic Council, as well as students and master’s degree students.
The conference was opened by Salamat Idrissov, Chairman of the Board – Rector of Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University, who highlighted Khismet Bozanuly Tabyldiyev’s special place in the history of the university.
“The history and development of Atyrau University are closely associated with the name of Khismet Bozanuly Tabyldiyev,” the Rector noted, emphasizing that the scholar devoted his life to science and education, the study of the history of his native region, and service to society.
Khismet Bozanuly Tabyldiyev was born on September 8, 1936, in Besikti village, now located in Atyrau Region. He began his professional career as a teacher and later worked at Guryev Pedagogical Institute as a lecturer, senior lecturer, associate professor, dean of a faculty and vice-rector. In 1991, he became the head of the institution and later served as the first Rector-Coordinator of Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau State University.
The scholar conducted research in the fields of the history of Kazakhstan, local history, national liberation movements, the history of enlightenment and education. He authored more than 200 scholarly works and articles. His research made a significant contribution to the study of the history of his native region and the introduction of historical sources into academic circulation.
During the conference, high appreciation was given to the academic legacy and public service of the scholar, and a number of congratulatory messages were delivered on the occasion of his anniversary. They included messages from Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Bolat Aksholakov, Akim of Atyrau Region; Beibit Mamrayev, Chairman of the Public Council under the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the University Board of Directors, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor; Ziyabek Kabyldinov, Director General of the Sh. Sh. Ualikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology, Academician; Evgeny Mironov, Director of the Perm State Archive of Social and Political History of Russia; Badma Salayev, Rector of B. B. Gorodovikov Kalmyk State University; Bolat Tilepov, Chairman of the Board – Rector of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University; as well as other scholars and public figures.
In his congratulatory message, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek highlighted Academician Khismet Tabyldiyev’s contribution to national historical scholarship and higher education. The Minister noted the significance of the scholar’s academic legacy and the scholarly school he established for contemporary researchers and wished the participants success in the anniversary conference.
Akim of Atyrau Region Bolat Aksholakov also conveyed his congratulations and best wishes to the anniversary honouree. In his message, the Akim highlighted Academician Khismet Tabyldiyev’s contribution to the development of national historical scholarship, the study of the history of his native region and the revival of national values. He also emphasized the scholar’s contribution during his years of leadership at Atyrau University and noted that his academic legacy and exemplary career would continue to serve future generations.
Beibit Mamrayev, Chairman of the Public Council under the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the University Board of Directors, Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor, also congratulated the scholar, emphasizing Academician Khismet Tabyldiyev’s significant contribution to science and education and noting that his rich legacy and exemplary path would serve as an inspiration for future generations.
The event also featured speeches by Murat Oteshov, Honorary Citizen of Atyrau Region, Chairman of the Regional Council of Veterans and Honorary Professor of the University; Akhan Bekezhan, Director General of Baishev Education Group Corporation, Doctor of Philosophical Sciences and Professor; and Tuyakbay Rysbekov, Professor at M. Utemisov West Kazakhstan University, Doctor of Historical Sciences and Academician, who conveyed their warm wishes to the anniversary honouree. Scholars from Kazakhstan and abroad also delivered congratulatory addresses online.
During the academic session of the conference, researchers from Kazakhstan and other countries exchanged views on Academician Khismet Tabyldiyev’s scholarly legacy and current issues in national historical scholarship.
The series of presentations was opened by Bolat Zhumagulov, Professor at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University and Candidate of Historical Sciences. He was followed by Jamiga Tanatarova, Professor at Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University and Doctor of Historical Sciences; Yusifali Khasanov, Associate Professor at Sumgait State University; Albert Burkhanov, Honorary Professor of Atyrau University; Leskali Berdigozhin, Professor at Atyrau University and Doctor of Historical Sciences; and Akkali Akhmet, Professor and Doctor of Historical Sciences.
The scholar’s colleagues and students also shared their memories. Professor Amankeldi Shamgonov recalled Khismet Tabyldiyev as a mentor to local historians of Atyrau, while Professor and Doctor of Historical Sciences Aldar Sarsenov spoke about the scholar’s work as the university’s first rector. Chairman of the Council of Veterans and Professor Shakhman Nagymov and Saipulla Sapanov, Director of the Kh. B. Tabyldiyev Institute of History, Archaeology and Ethnology of the Caspian Region, also shared their recollections.
At the conclusion of the conference, Beibit Khismetuly, son of Khismet Bozanuly Tabyldiyev, spoke about his father’s life and scholarly legacy. During the event, he also presented the Khismet Bozanuly Tabyldiyev Named Scholarship to a student of the History educational programme at Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University.
The international scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Academician became a meaningful academic platform for studying his scholarly legacy and introducing his exemplary life and career to future generations.
