“Knowing Your Homeland Means Knowing Your Country”

“Knowing Your Homeland Means Knowing Your Country”

On September 30, 2026, an educational event entitled “Knowing Your Homeland Means Knowing Your Country” was held at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Care for second-year students of the Public Health program as part of the University and Faculty Strategic Plan for educational and student development activities, as well as the initiative “Promoting a Culture of Reading — ‘Reading Nation.’”

The meeting aimed to broaden students’ knowledge of the history, culture, and traditions of their native regions, foster respect for national and cultural heritage, and encourage an interest in reading as an important way to explore the history, culture, and spiritual values of the country.

Special attention was given to the “Reading Nation”initiative and the role of reading in developing an educated, thoughtful, and socially responsible young generation. Students discussed how books, historical publications, and local history literature can help them learn more about their homeland, understand its past, and preserve cultural memory for future generations.

During the event, students shared their knowledge about their home regions, including their history, landmarks, traditions, and prominent figures. The meeting provided an engaging platform for discussion of the importance of historical memory, national values, and a culture of reading.

Such educational activities contribute to broadening students’ horizons, developing their intellectual and reading culture, strengthening respect for the history and traditions of their country, and fostering active civic engagement among young people.

Organizer:
Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Medicine
Aizhan M. Raushanova

September 30, 2026
Faculty of Medicine and Health Care