A Scientific Dialogue Across the Centuries: The Faculty of History, Economics, and Law Discussed the Role of Northern Kazakhstan in the Golden Horde’s Steppe Communication Network.

The Faculty of History, Economics, and Law hosted a scholarly roundtable titled "Northern Kazakhstan within the Steppe Communication Network of the Golden Horde," bringing together scholars, researchers, educators, and young people to discuss pertinent issues regarding the history of the Great Steppe.

Erbol Maratovich Isakayev, Chairman of the Board and Rector, and Ruslan Kanatkhanovich Alishev, Chief of Staff to the Akim of the North Kazakhstan Region, delivered welcoming remarks to the participants. In their addresses, they emphasized the importance of the scholarly study of the region's historical and cultural heritage, the development of research collaboration, and the engagement of the younger generation in historical scholarship.

The international composition of the participants added significant value to the roundtable. Academic papers were presented by Distinguished Professor Anatoly Pleshakov, University of Arizona (USA) Professor Irina Panyushkina, and scholars and researchers from Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Bashkortostan (Russian Federation).

The scholarly discussion focused on the historical development of Northern Kazakhstan and its role within the network of steppe communication routes during the Golden Horde era. Participants presented research findings, exchanged academic approaches, and discussed promising avenues for further study of the region's history within a broader Eurasian context.

A notable feature of the event was the participation of history teachers and school students interested in history-related educational programs. For the students, the roundtable offered an opportunity to experience the university research environment, observe the work of professional researchers, and learn about current trends in historical scholarship.

The participation of schoolchildren in such events fosters an interest in research and aids in career guidance, helping them make informed decisions regarding their future educational paths.

The academic roundtable served as an effective platform for international scholarly dialogue, the exchange of research experience, and the popularization of historical knowledge among young people, further highlighting the importance of collaboration between the university, the scientific community, the education system, and the region in preserving and studying historical heritage.