The event was organized by the Department of Ancient and Medieval History of Kazakhstan and Neighboring Countries.

Seminar Objective: The primary goal of this scientific event was to identify and define the current and prospective pressing issues in the research and presentation of the shared history between Kazakhstan and its neighboring states, based on reliable historical data.

Key Presentation: Oshan Zhanimkhan, Head of the Department of Ancient and Medieval History of Kazakhstan and Neighboring Countries and Candidate of Historical Sciences, delivered a comprehensive report and presentation on the seminar’s topic. In his address, he thoroughly covered the common historical heritage that unites Kazakhstan with its neighboring countries, starting from the ancient Andronovo culture. The speaker also encompassed significant historical periods such as the Saka, Hunnic, Turkic, and Mongol eras, as well as the Kazakh Khanate, emphasizing their shared historical importance. Special attention was paid to the current and future pressing issues in the study of the history of neighboring countries.

Key Theses from Report:

• Common History: The historical past of Kazakhstan and neighboring countries spans thousands of years. This common history is closely intertwined with the histories of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. It is not possible to consider the history of Turkic-speaking peoples currently residing in Russia and China separately from this broader context.
• Ancient Roots: The period of shared history among neighboring countries begins several millennia BCE. As early as the first quarter of the 2nd millennium BCE, people engaged in animal husbandry between the Volga and Altai mastered bronze production.
• Andronovo Culture: Crucial evidence of these ancient connections comes from the monuments of the Andronovo Bronze Age, first discovered in the village of Andronovo in Southern Siberia. Monuments of the Andronovo culture have been found in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and Siberia, with one of the key centers of the Andronovo culture located within Kazakhstan.

Format and Participants: Scholars, doctoral students, and undergraduates participated in the scientific seminar. The event was conducted in a hybrid format, both online and offline, which allowed for a broad audience reach and fostered active discussion and exchange of opinions. Participants had the opportunity to pose questions to the speaker and other experts, stimulating fruitful dialogue.