Scientific Council

Today, on March 27, the first regular meeting of the Scientific Council of 2026 was held at the Saraishyq Visitor Center. At the beginning of the meeting, the director of the museum-reserve, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor A. Mukhtar, familiarized the attendees with the changes in the composition of the Scientific Council.
The agenda of the Scientific Council included the following reports: Chief Curator O. Sagynbayeva presented on “Development of the Museum’s Digital Infrastructure (E-museum system, full virtual tour of the Sapar Center, QR code system for exhibition showcases)”; Chief Inspector A. Turaruly reported on “Archaeological excavations and field expeditions planned for 2026: organization and preparation”; Chief Accountant A. Kayredenova discussed “Commercialization of museum activities and financial sustainability.”
In addition, Deputy Director Zh. Diyarova briefed on preparations for the “Museum Night” event, to be held on May 18 in celebration of International Museum Day, and Scientific Secretary A. Zhumabayev provided information on the upcoming republican scientific-practical conference “V Saraishyq Readings – 2026.” The meeting also addressed the publication of methodological materials to introduce children to the museum according to their age, as well as the printing of books and booklets of the “Saraishyq Expert” series.
The meeting was attended by members of the Scientific Council and representatives of the “Zholdastyk” Public Association of Astrakhan Oblast, Russian Federation, members of the Kazakhstan Writers’ Union, Honored Local Historian of Kazakhstan Tolegen Zhanabay, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, local historian Baktybek Taubaev, local historian Satkali Auelbayev, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Leskali Berdigozhin, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Ulzhan Akhmetova, correspondent of the “Zhayyk Shugylasy” newspaper Kazbek Aitkaliev, veterans of Saraishyq village Nyghmet Kurmashev, Kabirzhan Amirov, Khadim Sisengaliev, and staff of the museum-reserve. During the meeting, the members of the Scientific Council and participants thoroughly discussed the issues and shared their proposals.