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The 100th anniversary of Ernst Jandl
On March 12, 2025, a lecture and slideshow presentation dedicated to the 100th anniversary of renowned Austrian poet and writer Ernst Jandl was held in the foreign literature reading room. Ernst Jandl was one of the most prominent authors in the German-speaking world. The lecture was delivered by Mr. Jürgen Kapitan, a professor at the …
Johann Strauss: Walzerkönig von Wien
On February 27, 2025, a lecture and a film screening were held in the reading room of foreign literature to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the renowned Austrian composer, conductor, and violinist Johann Strauss, known as the “King of the Waltz.” The lecture was delivered by Doris Zimmermann, a master’s graduate from …
Қалың елім, қазағым, қайран жұртым..
On February 17, 2025, the Foreign Languages Literature Hall hosted a book exhibition dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the birth of the great Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayuly. The exhibition was held under the theme “Қалың елім, қазағым, қайран жұртым…” (My vast country, my people, my beloved land…). Abai Kunanbayuly was a poet, enlightener, and the founder …
“Independence is the foundation of an eternal nation”
On December 13, the Foreign Language Literature Reading Room hosted a book exhibition titled “Independence is the foundation of an eternal nation” dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The exhibition highlights key milestones in Kazakhstan’s journey toward independence and sovereignty. It showcases materials on the history of Independence, the causes and …
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«Last day of humanity» (Die letzten Tage der Menschheit)
On December 4, an event dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of renowned Austrian writer Karl Kraus was held in Study Hall No. 1 of Foreign Literature. A documentary film about the writer’s life and work was screened. Professor B.Zh. Shpikbayeva provided a brief analysis of Karl Kraus’s novel The Last Days of …
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«Heroism Left in the Shadows»
On December 3, in the study hall of the Faculty of Translation and Philology named after R.S. Amir, a meeting was held with renowned writer and researcher Zhalgaskali Dutmaganbetov, organized by the Department of Romance Languages. During the event, themed “Көлеңкеде қалған ерлік” (“Heroism Left in the Shadows”), Zhalgaskali Dutmaganbetov’s book 1812: Guerre et Paix …
Friederike Mayröcker
On November 20, 2024, an event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the famous Austrian writer Friederike Mayröcker was held in the reading room of foreign literature. A slideshow was presented, containing information about the life and works of the writer, followed by a report. A review of one of her books …
“Менің елім – Қазақстан”
On October 22, 2024, a book exhibition titled “Менің елім – Қазақстан” (My Country – Kazakhstan) was organized in the reading room of literature in foreign languages, dedicated to October 25 — Republic Day of Kazakhstan.