The RSE “State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve ‘Botai’” of the Committee of Culture of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces a Republican essay competition on the theme “Botai – the Treasure of the Northern Steppe.”

Competition Requirements:

• Full and comprehensive coverage of the assigned essay topic.
• Use of historical data and reliable sources in the preparation of the essay.
• Written literacy (observance of style, spelling, and punctuation).
• Creative works (essays) are accepted in the state Kazakh or Russian languages (at the student’s choice).
• It is necessary to subscribe to the Botai Museum-Reserve’s Instagram and TikTok accounts on the Internet.

Condition of the competition:

• Since the competition is held in a remote (online) format, it is necessary to complete the application form and written creative works (according to the table attached below), and send them to the email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• A4 format, the text must be typed on a computer; the volume must not exceed 4 pages; font: Times New Roman; font size: 14; line spacing: 1.5; margins of 2 cm must be set on all sides.
• Along with the submitted works, information about the participant and a 10×5 photograph must also be provided.

Submission period for creative works: 10 January 2024 – 15 February 2024

Announcement of competition results: 20 February 2024

Eligible participants: students of grades 8–11 of general education institutions.

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Phone numbers: 8 (71533) 21-8-80, 8 775-732-84-54 (WhatsApp) Aigerim