As part of the academic advising and educational activities, a discussion of the Address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the people of Kazakhstan dated October 28, 2026, was held with students from the Russian-language groups ITvEE-26-1r and BT-26-1.1.

The main objective of the meeting was to examine the key educational issues highlighted in the Address from the perspective of young people, foster students’ civic engagement, and strengthen their sense of responsibility for the future of the country. During the discussion, students focused on improving the quality of education, creating favourable working conditions for teachers and reducing their excessive administrative workload, developing inclusive education, expanding support for children with special educational needs, and ensuring that the education system has sufficient qualified specialists. The participants also exchanged views on integrating modern digital technologies and artificial intelligence into the educational process, ensuring access to quality education, and expanding opportunities for the professional development of young people. The most engaging part of the meeting was the question addressed to the students: “If you were entrusted with the responsibility of governing the country tomorrow, what three changes would you introduce first to improve Kazakhstan’s education system?”

In response, first-year students proposed making quality education more accessible, equipping educational institutions with modern technologies, supporting teachers’ professional development and status, reducing the gap in educational quality between urban and rural schools, and expanding opportunities for young people to develop their talents and abilities. An important idea emerged during the discussion: educating a knowledgeable, competitive, and responsible generation is a shared responsibility of the state and society. Positive changes in education directly influence the future of every young citizen. The meeting enabled students not only to familiarise themselves with the educational priorities of the Address but also to reflect on their relevance to their own lives, future careers, and civic responsibilities. After all, quality education and a well-informed, responsible generation are the solid foundations of the country’s future