September 22-25, competition of essays in Chinese on "My Mother Tongue" was held by the Department of Chinese Studies at the Faculty of Oriental Studies. The competition was attended by students of 3-4 courses. According to the results of the competition took place the 3d best are Beybіt Aydar, Sartova Ainur and Khayrat Aidana, the 2d best are Amanbaeva Farida, Uteshova Dinara. The jury, formed of teachers of the department, after a consultation, decided to award the 1st place to Khuangali Ainur. The winners were awarded by poet Dauletbek Baitursynuly.