The Republican State Enterprise “State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve ‘Botai’” under the Committee of Culture of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan organized an online round table on April 2, 2024, via the Zoom platform. The event was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Kemal Akishev—a distinguished scientist, patriot, and educator—and the 125th anniversary of the prominent geologist, academician, and state and public figure Kanysh Satpayev.

The purpose of the round table was to preserve the memory of these outstanding scientist, to share recollections of their scientific and public activities, to continue the work they initiated, and to present the results of ongoing research inspired by their legacy.

The discussions focused on current issues related to the preservation and development of the historical and cultural heritage of Kazakhstan.

The event was attended by heads of branch offices of the A. Kh. Margulan Institute of Archaeology, as well as research staff from museum-reserves across the Republic of Kazakhstan.