Today, on September 30, 2025, in the village of Saumalkol, Ayyrtau district, at secondary school No. 1, with the support of the Department of Education of the Ayyrtau district, employees of the Botai State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve conducted a quiz "Botai – culture of the Great Steppe" among schoolchildren of the Ayyrtau district. Students from grades 9-10 took part in the quiz.

The event was organized in honor of the birthday and in memory of the archaeologist, scientist, founder of the study of Botai culture Viktor Fedorovich Seibert.

During the quiz, students were asked questions about the history of the Botai settlement, unique artifacts found during excavations, the problem of the first domestication of the horse, as well as the contribution of Viktor Fedorovich Seibert to science. The participants showed not only their knowledge, but also shared interesting thoughts and reflections on the importance of historical heritage.

The students noted the global importance of the Botai culture and remembered with special respect the contribution of the scientist who devoted his life to studying the history of his native land. The activity and curiosity of the youth became a clear evidence of their love for the history of their small homeland.