Kazakhstan donates rare books to Moscow schools in cultural exchange
In Moscow, as part of National Book Day and World Book Day—and ahead of the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War—Kazakhstani diplomats presented a collection of books from the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Russian Federation as gifts to Moscow schools.
Among the donated works are President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's A Word About My Father, Aset Akkuzinov's Shoulder to Shoulder (on Kazakhstan's contribution to the Victory), writings by Abai, Shakarim, and Bauyrzhan Momyshuly, scholarly works on Chokan Valikhanov and Olzhas Suleimenov, an anthology of Kazakh poetry, a collection of Kazakh folk tales, recipes of Kazakh cuisine, a guide to Kazakh holidays, and others. Some of these titles have been translated into Russian for the first time.
School No. 1912, named after Bauyrzhan Momyshuly, received not only books but also a historic photograph of the legendary figure. Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Russia, Dauren Abayev, noted that Momyshuly's name holds special significance for Kazakhstan, embodying heroism, courage, and bravery—so much so that many children have been named in his honor. He expressed gratitude for preserving the memory of the Kazakh batyr (warrior) and emphasized the importance of raising the younger generation with respect for the feats of their ancestors.
In turn, the school's principal, Andrei Kursakov, thanked the diplomats for the valuable gifts and announced that the books would be placed in the school's media library, where students could read them in the reading room.
At School No. 1512, named after Aliya Moldagulova—a Hero of the Soviet Union—students honored her memory with a moment of silence and performed the legendary song Aliya in both Russian and Kazakh.
At the recently restored museum dedicated to Alexander Matrosov in School No. 1517, the diplomats made the first entry in the guestbook and spoke about the benefits of reading.
At School No. 1284, named after Soviet Hero Natalia Kovshova—where more than 20 Kazakhstani children study—students recited poems by the renowned Kazakh poet Magzhan Zhumabayev. The diplomats also toured the school's museum exhibit and paid tribute to those who perished during the Great Patriotic War.
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