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Today, our university launched the international symposium “Philosophy of the Great Steppe and Legal Culture.” This important event was organized by our institution in cooperation with the Constitutional Court and the Akimat of Turkistan Region in honor of the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The main goal of the symposium is to comprehensively explore the ancient legal traditions of the Turkic world, the experience of the biys institution, the legal culture of the steppe civilization grounded in conscience and justice, as well as the influence of Akhmet Yassawi’s teachings on the modern legal system.

Renowned scholars and legal experts from Kazakhstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan are taking part in the symposium.

The first day began with guest lectures. The session opened with an online presentation via the ZOOM platform by Associate Professor of the M. Narikbayev University, member of the Scientific Advisory Council under the Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan, and visiting scholar at Harvard University, Muslim Khassenov. He delivered a lecture titled “Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Evolution: From Nomadic Governance to Modern Reforms.”

Next, Dinara Yessimova, Associate Professor of Sociology at the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, PhD in Social Work, and Executive Director of the National Alliance of Professional Social Workers, shared her insights on “The Role and Potential of Social Work as a Professional Field in Protecting the Constitutional Rights of Kazakhstan’s Citizens.”

Afterward, the symposium continued with parallel section meetings. Speakers in the sessions “Traditions of Justice and the Legal Heritage of the Turkic World” and “Philosophy of Steppe Law” are discussing pressing issues related to the legal and spiritual heritage of the Turkic world.

In addition, a workshop titled “From the Heritage of the Great Steppe to New Principles of Statehood” will be held with the participation of leaders and representatives of the judiciary, prosecution offices, and law enforcement agencies.

The international symposium will continue until December 5. Tomorrow, it’s key event—the plenary session—will take place, where high-ranking representatives of state bodies will discuss the influence of humanity, justice, and responsibility—values inherent in Turkic civilization—on modern public administration and legal education.