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A ceremonial presentation of the fundamental two-volume work “History of the Ottoman State and Civilization”, translated into Kazakh within the framework of a joint project of the “Bilim-Qazyna” Public Foundation and IRCICA, was held at the National Center for Manuscripts and Rare Books. The publication covers the six-century history and civilization of the…

Employees of the National Center for Manuscripts and Rare Books are also took part in the international symposium entitled The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture, and Identity”, which is held at the Palace of Independence in Astana. More than 300 foreign scholars, experts, and public officials participated…

During the interview, the Center’s qualified restorers provided a comprehensive overview of the features and significance of the restoration processes of rare books and manuscripts, highlighting the crucial role of restoration work in preserving cultural heritage. Within the framework of this project, viewers will have the opportunity to learn about the methods of…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYvC-3rxwrk The specialists highlighted the historical and cultural significance of rare books and manuscripts preserved in the Center’s collections and provided information on the ongoing work related to their preservation, restoration, and inclusion in academic circulation.The interview also covered the main areas of the Center’s activities as well as its future plans.

The event aimed to promote national written heritage, introduce rare manuscripts and book collections preserved in foreign repositories into academic circulation, and expand access to cultural values through modern digital solutions and AI technologies.Special attention was given to the development and promotion of a reading culture in society.The catalog-album presents bibliographic descriptions of…

The interview addressed the use of artificial intelligence in the translation of ancient manuscripts. https://manuscript.kz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/videoplayback-2.mp4

During the interview, the specialists spoke about the main activities of the National Center, as well as the ongoing work on the preservation and restoration of valuable manuscripts and rare books. The discussion also extensively covered the organization of exhibitions aimed at promoting cultural heritage, along with the digitization efforts being carried out…

The seminar was attended by A. Tastemirova, Head of the Restoration and Conservation Department of the National Center for Manuscripts and Rare Books, S. Botabekov, Chief Expert, and R. Kireeva, Artist-Restorer. Traditionally, the seminar serves as one of the largest international platforms for exchanging advanced experience in the preservation of cultural heritage. The…

The event was attended by Alma Tastemirova, Head of the Restoration and Conservation Department of the National Center for Manuscripts and Rare Books, and Syrym Botabekov, an artist-restorer. The purpose of the seminar was to bring together specialists in the fields of preservation, conservation, and restoration of rare manuscripts and archival documents, to…