28.04.2021 students of OP 6B01801 "Social pedagogy and self-knowledge" and 6B01901 "Defectology" took part in the essay contest dedicated to the Unity Day "Otbasy-bakyt mekeni". In our Republic of Kazakhstan, the Holiday of May 1 is considered the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan. The purpose of the holiday is to strengthen ties, open communication between representatives of different ethnic groups, and achieve a cultural multi-ethnic dialogue of all the peoples who live in the country. In this competition, students told about their family and what the main values and qualities of each family are. We revealed little secrets and traditions.