Medieval Saraishyq - the capital of the Kazakh Khanate
RSPE State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "Saraishyq"

Republican Scientific and Practical Conference “Saraishyq Readings – 2026”

Today, the traditional Republican scientific and practical conference “Saraishyq Readings – 2026” was held, organized by the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Saraishyq”.
???? The opening speech was delivered by the Director of the museum-reserve, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Muktar Abilseit Kapizuly.
???? The following reports were presented at the plenary session:
▪️ Atyrau University named after Kh. Dosmukhamedov, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Leskali Berdigozhin – “Study of the History of the Caspian Region”
▪️ Honored Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Professor of Atyrau University named after Kh. Dosmukhamedov Amangeldi Shamgonov – “The Saraishyq Fortress and Its Historical Significance”
▪️ Cultural Figure of the Republic of Kazakhstan, member of the Union of Artists of Kazakhstan, Professor, artist-restorer of the “Saraishyq” Museum-Reserve Kendir Otarbay Kanatuly – “Practice of Restoration of Museum Artifacts”
▪️ Kostanay Regional University named after A. Baitursynov, Head of the Department of History of Kazakhstan, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor Serikzhan Ismailov – “Development of Historical Science in the Kostanay Region” (online)
▪️ A.Kh. Margulan Institute of Archaeology, Head of the Zooarchaeological Laboratory Shagirbayev Mambet – “Results of Zooarchaeological Research” (online)
▪️ National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Azret Sultan”, archaeologist of the Department for Protection and Accounting of Historical and Cultural Heritage Talgat Userov – “Archaeological Excavations in the City of Sauran” (online)
???? The conference continued in two main sections:
???? Section 1: “Issues of Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage, History of the Jochi Ulus, Ethnography, and Education”
Chair: Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Leskali Berdigozhin
Speakers: Director of the “Saraishyq” Museum-Reserve, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Muktar Abilseit Kapizuly; Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor of Atyrau University named after Kh. Dosmukhamedov Akqali Akhmet; history teacher of Akkala secondary school Gulnafis Eskaliyeva; history teacher, pedagogical moderator of Hiuaz Dospanova secondary school Raiys Zhumabayev; as well as researchers of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Monuments of Ancient Taraz” Zhuldyz Shalkeyeva (online), Madina Ibadildayeva (online), Akerke Orynbasar (online), Gulmaral Kambar (online)
???? Section 2: “Development of Museum Studies, Cultural Tourism, and the Use of Digital Technologies”
Chair: Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Ulzhan Akhmetova
Speakers: 1st-year doctoral student of Atyrau University named after Kh. Dosmukhamedov Dauren Kuandykov; history teacher of Sh. Ualikhanov secondary school Zharkyn Korganbayeva; teacher of Kulan support school-gymnasium (Zhambyl region, T. Ryskulov district) Sayazhan Shyntassova (online); history teacher of “Zhaiyk” BINOM School-Lyceum, expert teacher Yerlan Baimagambetov; lecturer of history and geography at Zharkent multidisciplinary college, Master’s degree holder Lazzat Kabylbekova (online); and researcher of the “Saraishyq” Museum-Reserve Karina Karimova
???? Scholars, teachers, master’s students, and museum professionals from various regions of the country took part in the conference.
???? Discussions were held during the event, and scientific recommendations were adopted.
???? “Saraishyq Readings” became an important scientific platform aimed at the development of national historical science, as well as the study and promotion of historical and cultural heritage.
Work schedule

Monday/Sunday: 09:00-18:30

No lunch / days off

Attention:

Excursions on Saturdays, Sundays, and public
holidays start from the “Saraishyq” visitor center.

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