On May 31, 2023, within the framework of the International Congress of Cultural and Art Workers “Turkic Culture: General Origins and Features of Development” in the educational theater of KazNAA named after Temirbek Zhurgenov, a meeting of the section of social and humanitarian disciplines “The Turkic world in the integration processes of the socio-humanitarian space” was held, where 10 reports on the problems of the disciplines of the humanitarian cycle were heard. Of particular interest were the speeches dedicated to the personality of the outstanding statesman and public figure Temirbek Zhurgenov.

In the report of Kulshanova A.A. the process of cultural modernization in the 30s of the twentieth century was considered from new conceptual positions, which caused questions and discussion. In Tynyshbek Dairabay’s speech, information about the Zhurgenov family was presented, several photos were shown for the first time, his emotional speech led to several questions and an exchange of views.

Zhurgenovologist Imangaliev B.S. in online mode, he expressed an opinion on the need to introduce the study of a special course on the Kazakh intelligentsia, including Temirbek Zhurgenov.

Seitenova A.Zh. spoke for the first time with a story about Damesh Ermekova-Zhurgenova.

Reports by Aliyeva E.A., Mustyfa Oner and Khadzhiyeva M.Kh. were presented on video.

  Menkosky V.I., Utegaliyeva A.D., Karimli V. spoke online. Their reports in the collection have been published and are available for study.

The work of the section was held in the conditions of scientific interest and showed the need to continue research work on the study of the cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples.