KAZAKH ETHNOGRAPHIC SCHOOL 2nd International Scientific Conference (Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the prominent ethnographer E.A. Massanov) The Ch.Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology is holding a series of international scientific conferences dedicated to the history of ethnographic scholarship in Kazakhstan and current issues in national ethnology under the general…

DEAR COLLEAGUES! The Institute of History and Ethnology named after Sh. Sh. Ualikhanov, through the Department of the History of Kazakhstan and Adjacent Countries in Antiquity and the Middle Ages, will hold a scientific seminar on April 28, 2026, entitled: “Ancient Historical Sources Related to Tamga Studies” The purpose of the seminar is to provide…

Dear Colleagues! On April 21, 2026 the Ch.Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology will hold a Republican Scientific and Practical Conference on the topic:“The Kazakh Ural Region: Historical Dynamics and Institutions of Interaction (16th – Early 20th Centuries)”. The conference is planned within the framework of the grant-funded research project “The Specifics of Kazakh-Russian…

Dear Colleagues! The Ch.Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology will hold an international scientific and practical conference on April 7, 2026, entitled “Kayum Mukhamedkhanov in the History of 20th-Century Kazakhstan and His Scientific and Cultural Heritage.” Kayum Mukhamedkhanov (1916–2004) was a scholar, author of the lyrics to the National Anthem of the Kazakh SSR…

Dear colleagues! On February 25, 2026, the Ch.Ch. Valikhanov institute of history and ethnology will hold a scientific seminar “The geopolitical situation during the Turgesh Khaganate and its study,” organized by the Department of Ancient and Medieval History of Kazakhstan and Neighboring Countries. The purpose of the scientific seminar is to familiarize with the results…

Dear Colleagues! On 20 March 2026, the Ch. Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology will hold an International Scientific and Practical Conference entitled“Contemporary Trends in the Development of Kazakhstani Historical Scholarship,” dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Zakish Tulehanovna Sadvokasova. Professor Z. T. Sadvokasova is a renowned Kazakhstani historian,…

Dear colleagues! On December 30, 2025, Institute of history and ethnology named after Ch.Ch. Ualikhanov will hold a scientific seminar on the topic: “The mysteries of the Golden Horde settlement of Aktobe” The purpose of the scientific seminar is familiarization with the results of the project on the comprehensive and systematic study of Smagul Sadvakasov’s…

DEAR COLLEAGUES! On December 23, 2025, as part of the 13th Nussupbekov Readings, the Ch.Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology will hold a International scientific and practical conference. The conference will focus on the topic: “Academician Akai Nussupbekov and his role in the development of domestic historical science and the creation of the Ch.Ch.…

Dear colleagues! On December 25, 2025, Institute of History and Ethnology after Sh.Sh. Valikhanov will hold a scientific seminar on the topic: “State, public and scientific-pedagogical activity of Smagul Saudakasuly” (based on new archival and written sources)“. The purpose of the scientific seminar is familiarization with the results of the project on the comprehensive and…

Dear Colleagues! On December 24, 2025, the Institute of History and Ethnology named after Ch. Ch. Valikhanov will hold the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Philosophy, History and Civilization: The Legacy of Academician Kishibekov Dosmukhambet,” dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the outstanding Kazakh philosopher, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic…