Opening ceremony of the majestic sculpture “Turandot” at Turan University

On October 21, the grand opening ceremony of the majestic sculpture “Turandot”, dedicated to the Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took place at Turan University.

Among the honored guests of the event:

• Chairman of the Committee on Socio-Cultural Development of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Turan University Aimagambetov Askhat Kanatovich;
• Famous Soviet, Kazakh actor, theater and film director, screenwriter, Hero of Labor of Kazakhstan, Laureate of the USSR State Prize, People’s Artist of the USSR Asanali Ashimov;
• Doctor of Economics, Professor, Honorary Chairman of the Council of the Association of Financiers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Member of the Board of Trustees of Turan University Akhanov Serik Akhmetzhanovich;
• Co-founder of Footlab Academy, member of the Board of Trustees of Turan University Maksat Sakenovich Kikimov;
• Executive Director of “Qazaq Oil” LLP, member of the Board of Trustees of Turan University Nariman Baktybaevich Abilshaikov;
• Mayor of Maltepe district, Istanbul, Turkey, member of the Board of Trustees of  Turan University Ali Kilic;
• Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, General Director of the Association of Users of Scientific and Educational Computer Network of Kazakhstan (KazRENA), member of the Board of Trustees of Turan University Boris Alikenovich Dzhaparov;
•  Head of the Almaty Department of Entrepreneurship and Investments Satybaldiev Alisher.

“Turandot” represents collective image of women of Turan – the territory of Central Asia, of which Kazakhstan was a part. This symbol, which absorbed the richness of oriental myths and legends, has inspired many world cultural figures and is filled with deep meanings.

The sculpture, created by Kazakh artist Nurlan Abishev, is made of bronze and has a height of 180 cm and a diameter of 100 cm, complemented by a pedestal with a height of 50 cm.

We hope that this work of art will become a new highlight of Almaty, a meeting place for young people striving for knowledge and creativity. The installation of the sculpture was carried out at the expense of Turan University’s own funds. This wonderful gift to the city will emphasize the uniqueness and charm of the capital of the Great Steppe.