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Saginov Karaganda Technical University holds poetry contest marking 35 years of sovereignty
Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University in Kazakhstan organised a recitation contest, 'Poetry Square', to mark 35 years of the country's state sovereignty.
Why it matters: The university says the contest, initiated by a Faculty of Mining youth group, was designed to develop the creative abilities of student youth.
Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University said it organised an expressive poetry recitation contest called 'Poetry Square' to mark the 35th anniversary of the Republic of Kazakhstan's state sovereignty.
According to the university, the literary event was initiated by 'Shamshyrak' ('Beacon'), a youth creative organisation of the Faculty of Mining.
The university said the contest's main aim was to develop the creative abilities of student youth.
Editor’s view
Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor
The university has used a student-oriented literary contest, started by a Faculty of Mining youth organisation, to mark 35 years of Kazakhstan's state sovereignty, with the stated aim of developing young students' creative abilities.
