On November 28, 2019, the KAZGUU School of Liberal Arts presented another stage performance, dedicated to the life of the great poet and educator Abay Kunanbayev.
The first-year students were able to immerse the audience in the atmosphere of the XIX century through the scenes of the life of Abay and his students. Together with the young stage director Ayan Alimbayev, they showed us Abay as the Father, who experienced the loss of sons; Abay as the Educator, who believed in the triumph of education and in the younger generation. Nevertheless, the main drama was the loneliness of Abay – he did not always find support from his contemporaries. Like many people of his level, the great poet was ahead of time, his thoughts were not the ones of the 19th or even the 20th century. His thoughts are relevant today and will not become obsolete tomorrow.
The interpretation of Abay in this performance caused a lively discussion in the hall, student actors were able to impress the audience.
The tradition of stage performances at M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University is connected with the course of studying the history of Kazakhstan. Within the discipline ‘Modern History of Kazakhstan’, students master not only the theory but also apply their knowledge in practice.
Thus, there is a deeper understanding of the key points in our history. The performance is such an interactive type of studying as visiting museums, trips to the country’s cultural centers, as well as guest lectures organized by the KAZGUU School of Liberal Arts.
