Decree on transition to Latin among most important events in Kazakhstan’s history - Governor of SK

27 October, 2017 20:44

Governor of South Kazakhstan region Zhanseit Tuimebayev at a meeting with the leading historians, scientists and social scientists from Astana and Almaty congratulated all compatriots on the transition of the Kazakh alphabet from the Cyrillic script to the Latin script, the Governor’s Office of the region reports.

"The decree on the transition of the Kazakh alphabet from the Cyrillic script to the Latin script, adopted by the Head of State, can be called one of the most important events that occurred in the Republic of Kazakhstan. A similar alphabet is used by 90 percent of states around the World. Among them there must be Kazakhstan. We have not developed a new application of the Latin alphabet. We have the experience of the last century. So, our grandfathers used these records in 1929-1940. Now our President, once modernized the transition to this alphabet, has approved a new version of the Latin alphabet", the Governor of the region said.

At the same time, Zhanseit Tuimebayev noted that there will be no obstacles to the implementation of the new alphabet.

"We went through the ancient Turkic, Arabic, Latin script. Currently, modern youth is well mastering the English alphabet. Therefore, we are able to master this. We will not have any problems, we will learn. This step can be considered a new step in modernizing the public conscience of our country. We express our gratitude to the Head of State for the initiative in the transition to the Latin alphabet", the Governor concluded.

Along with this, at the meeting, the sides discussed ways to implement in South Kazakhstan region special projects on modernization of public conscience and their propaganda at the Kazakhstan and international levels.

It should be noted that projects in South Kazakhstan region implemented within the framework of the program article of President N. Nazarbayev "The Course towards the Future: Modernization of Public Conscience" will be implemented jointly with representatives of the social and economic research center "Intellect-Expert".

They will conduct research and expert work in the field of interethnic relations, spiritual values and culture, migration processes in the region, as well as modernization of public conscience, relying on the international experience.

Scientists and experts with the world and Kazakhstan experience, as well as specialists from =South Kazakhstan region will take part in the events.

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