In December, the Scientific Library organized a competition dedicated to the work of Mukhtar Shakhanov, the honored poet of the kazakh people. The purpose of the contest is to popularize the work of the writer of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a prominent representative of Kazakh literature, statesman and public figure Mukhtar Shakhanov, identification, support, and development of talented students. Immerse yourself in the deep turns of Mukhtar Shakhanov's creativity, which occupies a special place in Kazakh poetry.

According to the terms of the contest, the participant expressively reads 2 works. Attention was paid to his artistry, thoughtfulness, manner of performance, reading by heart. During the contest, we heard the song "Ak Bantik" written by Shakhanov, and the melody of this song was written by Shamshi Kaldayakov, listened to the kui "Adai" performed by young musicians, listened to the poem "Four Mothers" performed by Shakhanov himself.

The competition was held at a very high level, the participants read poetry perfectly. By the decision of the jury, the first place was taken by the 1st year student of the School of Energy and Oil and Gas Industry Rakhimbekov Dauren Talgatuly. The 2nd place was taken by Nakypova Ulbosyn Adilovna, a 1st-year student of the Business School, and Batyrbekov Ibrahim and Kuanysh Ayaulym, students of the School of Energy and Oil and Gas Industry, took 3rd place. All participants were awarded letters of thanks and incentive prizes.