“Become a Spiritually Rich Man!”

During the implementation of the program of the head of state N.A. Nazarbayev's "Orientation to the Future: Modernization of Public Opinion" in Pavlodar Regional Library named after S. Toraigyrova summed up the results of the contest “Become a Spiritually Rich Man!”

The purpose of the event: the formation of a reading culture among the population, the education of young people in the interest in the book, the popularization of works of classic writers. The regional project office “Rukhani Zhangyru” together with the Department of Culture, Language Development and Archival Affairs of Pavlodar region organized the competition. The jury included the Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan, artist of the Regional Music and Drama Theater named after Zh. Aymautova Rauza Tazhibayeva; editor-in-chief of “The Saryarka Samaly” newspaper Nurbol Zhaiykbayev; editor-in-chief of “The Zvezda Priirtyshya” Vladimir Dolgushev: journalist, blogger Rizabek Isabekov and head of the public relations sector of Pavlodar Regional Universal Scientific Library named after S. Toraigyrova Alpysbay Honzh. The literary event consisted of two stages and started from October 15 in our region. According to the requirements presented to the participants, stage I was carried out in social networks in the direction of the relay. According to the rules of the competition, applicants had to expressively read excerpts from any of his works of choice and publish on a personal page on Instagram or Facebook. In total, 22 participants took part in the first round. The next round had 10 participants with the largest number of likes and reposts on social networks. Among the most active participants in the event are the Innovative University of Eurasia and the Higher Pedagogical College named after B. Akhmetov.

The final stage was a debate. The jury selected B. Sokpakbayev's work “My Name is Qozha”. Two teams answered questions about the work, and then held discussions. The participants divided into two groups – for and against. At the end of the event, Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan, artist of the Regional Music and Drama Theater named after J. Aymautova Rauza Tazhibayeva and the editor-in-chief of The Saryarka Samaly Nurbol Zhaiykbaev expressed their opinion.

According to the decision of the jury in the nomination “Kórkem sóz sheberі” the 1st place went to Adilkhan Kuandyk, in the nomination “Ushqyr oı” the 2nd place was Aruzhan Tlen, in the nomination “Sańlaq spıker” the 3rd place was Dilnaz Shaymerden. The winners were awarded with diplomas, prizes of the first and second places were awarded cash certificates provided by the Marvin bookstore of the Meloman chain stores, and prize winners of the third place were awarded a monetary reward from the Regional Universal Scientific Library named after S. Toraigyrov and the Regional Project Office “Rukhani zhangyru”. All participants of the contest got memorable gifts (books) and letters of thanks.