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A BOOK EXHIBITION TIMELED TO THE VICTORY DAY HAS PASSED

5/5/2021

On the eve of the celebration of the Day of the Defenders of the Fatherland and the Victory Day, on May 9, a book exhibition "Great Victory is a motto for generations" was organized in the Al-Farabi library as part of the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence.

The exposition of the exhibition presents documentary archival materials, newspapers and books on the historical and patriotic theme, telling about the selfless heroism of the soldiers, the exploits that were performed in the name of the motherland and for the protection of everything that was dear and sacred.

Many of the warriors have shown dedication and true heroism, bringing the Victory Day closer. As noted by the director of the library Al-Farabi Kalima Tuenbaeva, rare editions and literature about the Great Patriotic War have been selected for the exhibition. “This day is forever associated with the history of the family of each person. We had to pay too high a price for the Victory, so we must take good care of the historical monuments and documents of that time. Books about the Great Patriotic War and its heroes act as keepers of the memory of generations, "K. Tuenbaeva said.

The exhibition dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day and Victory Day consists of 12 sections. For example, in the section "Page of the newspapers of the war years" there is a rich collection of documents and articles published in 1941-1945 on the pages of the newspapers "Socialist Kazakhstan", "Pravda", which are kept in the library of Al-Farabi.

The next exhibition is dedicated to the collection of rare editions published in 1941-1945. During the war, the State United Publishing House of Kazakhstan (founded in February 1941) published a series of books “Heroes of the Great Patriotic War”. According to the organizers of the exhibition, despite the hardships of the war and difficult years, the publication of the most necessary literature for the front and rear was carried out without interruption, and books played an important role in the fight against aggression and instilling in people a sense of patriotism and confidence in the future of victory. Each exhibition is original and relevant, readers will be able to find interesting documentary facts, essays, eyewitness memories, articles by historians and many others. dr.

May 9 is a bright and joyful holiday. The modern generation remembers with gratitude the warriors and defenders who defended the world in a fierce battle. Once upon a time from the doorstep of the Kazakh State University. Kirov (now KazNU named after al-Farabi), 287 teachers and students went to the front.

To all defenders, veterans and those who are not with us, we owe the fact that today we live under a peaceful, clear sky. For the preservation of history, the KazNU Publishing House has been publishing a series of books about war and home front veterans, writers, scientists and teachers in the field of education and science for 10 years.

The exhibition will run until the end of the week. The exposition presents 344 books, including rare publications - 50, newspapers - 9, photo albums - 1.

 

Press service of Al-Farabi KazNU