Round-table "Kazakhstani model of interethnic tolerance and social harmony"

 

On February 23, 2019 a round table entitled “Kazakhstani model of interethnic tolerance and social harmony” was held at the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian national University. The theme of this event was initiated by the faculty: Moldakhmetova G. Z., Mukhtarkhanova A. M., Tusselbayeva J. A., Nurpeisova A. Kh. Lively audience discussed the main provisions of the Declaration of principles of tolerance, the concept of "tolerance" and its vision for interfaith and inter-ethnic relations. During the round table, the faculty and master’s students shared their views, expressed their opinions on this topic. Such topical issues as ensuring equal rights of different social groups, mobilization of all in the common sphere of interests, formation of the nation, preservation of social harmony and stability were touched upon in the multicultural conditions of Kazakhstan's society. In her opening speech, Mukhtarkhanova A. M. briefly told about the concept of endurance, i.e. "tolerance", conducted a general review of the topic.

Master’s students of the group “State audit” Chimirova T. and M. Bazyleva gave a presentation on the theme: Interethnic harmony is the key to stability of the country, revealed the true meaning of "tolerance" in the Kazakh language (patience, intelligence, loyalty, kindness) and compared it with the concept of intolerance (intransigence, intolerance, loyalty, integrity, lack of understanding). The speakers expressed the opinion that Kazakhstan's model of interethnic tolerance and harmony provides for the development of tolerance and harmony in society, analyzed the goals and objectives of education in the direction of interethnic tolerance:

·         interpersonal harmony;

·         unity and strength of the team;

·         reduction of opposing views in society;

·         slowdown of conflict between individuals;

·         development of independent consciousness in the younger generation;

·         be prepared to work with the group.

During the debate, the presenters were asked many problematic question in relation to their presentations. The teachers and students expressed their views and came up with the following ideas:

·         education of tolerance, first of all, begins with the family, because the family is the nuclear of the formation of the younger generation as a person;

·         only those who respect their nationality, language, surname can respect the culture of others;

·       it is necessary to form civil and Kazakhstan patriotism among young people, to cultivate intolerance to actions contrary to the Constitution and society;

·        the problem reflecting the level of development of culture of the individual and society, characterizing human life in harmony with themselves and others-tolerance;

·         tolerance – the most important factor in the economic development of the XXI century and the basis for the world economy in a state of recession.

The participants of the round table grouped many factors that are the basis of tolerance in Kazakhstani society:

- considering confidently about the future of the country, people;

- history of our country and culture of the people;

- characteristics of the local population that makes up the state;

- ability to educate the generation of the Kazakh people not vindictive;

- another sign that symbolizes the greatness of the people is their language.

    At the end of the speech,  Moldahmetova G. Z on the topic: Kazakhstan model of interethnic tolerance and social harmony concluded that it is important for all of us to preserve peace and friendship, interethnic and interfaith harmony.