How books foster lawfulness and social order in Kazakhstan

"Law and Order" Principle Discussed at Astana International Book Fair

Astana Book Fair 2026 links reading to a more lawful society

Experts argue that a person who reads books will not consciously break the law.

At the 9th Astana Eurasian Book Fair – 2026, held at the capital's Presidential Center, participants focused on pressing issues aligned with the principle of "Law and Order," according to our website, citing the city's akimat (administration).

Speakers at the event emphasized that in countries where law and order prevail, foundational values of civilization—such as knowledge, technology, and a culture of reading—flourish.

"A state is a vast organism. This organism must be governed and developed, and every member of society plays a role in this," the publication states. From this perspective, the principles of "Law and Order" and the "Adal Azamat" (Honest Citizen) initiative—both championed by the Head of State—are of paramount importance. It is easy to say in words that one should treat public property as their own, safeguard it, and behave with discipline and courtesy in society. But such character and habits are cultivated through reading.

Additionally, April 23 has been declared National Book Day in Kazakhstan, and today it is evolving into a nationwide celebration. In this context, the current international book fair offers immense value. Noble qualities in a person are shaped through education and knowledge.

To raise a generation that cares about the future of the state, we must first foster a love of books and develop a reading culture. We are pleased that the international book fair has become a people's festival. It is heartening that the Astana akimat and the Ministry of Culture and Information support this cause, encouraging the public to read. As the saying goes, "A burden lifted together is light," and we want to emphasize once again that reading helps Kazakh children take confident steps toward the future. A person who reads books will not consciously violate order. I believe that it is through books that we must instill the understanding that every individual is responsible for maintaining order in society, said Daulletkerei Kapuly, poet, director of the ALZHIR Memorial Museum Complex, and writer.

Ularbek Daleuuly, a research associate at the Astana City State Archive's Department of Scientific Research and Public Relations, also noted that where there is order, there is peace and happiness, and the law is upheld—while underscoring the importance of reading books.

Our ancestors also lived by the right principles, adhering to the order dictated by the laws of the steppe. It was this way of life that allowed us to build great khanates and endure through the ages to this day. The very concepts of law and order depend on the personal culture of each individual. But how is culture and inner spirituality formed? They are shaped through reading, knowledge of our history, and reflection on the past. A cultured nation is always disciplined. And where there is discipline, the law is upheld.

That is why we support the work being done under this principle. We see that the global political situation is unstable today. To preserve stability within our country, maintain peace, and strengthen our sovereignty and territorial integrity, we must finally cultivate a culture of law and order.