The “Turan Bars” Team Represented Turan University with Distinction at the XVII Republican Student Olympiad in the Educational Program “Tourism”
On April 28–29, 2025, the XVII Republican Student Olympiad in the group of educational programs “B091 – Tourism” was held. The event was organized by the School of Tourism of the International University of Tourism and Hospitality. The Olympiad gathered student teams from various universities across Kazakhstan. Turan University was represented by the “Turan Bars” team, led by senior lecturers of the Higher School of Tourism and Hospitality, A.V. Velichko and A.A. Ergeshov.
The team captain, Alexander Belousov, a 3rd-year student, demonstrated a high level of preparation and confident leadership, winning third place in the individual competition for captains, “Azimuth Orienteering.”
The Olympiad consisted of six stages: video presentation, project work, intellectual quiz, trekking distance, and the captains’ contest. Although the team did not win prizes in the overall team ranking, the “Turan Bars” gave a worthy performance and showed excellent preparation. The team particularly excelled during the intellectual quiz round, where they showcased strong knowledge and cohesive teamwork, outperforming many competitors.
Team members:
- Alexander Evgenievich Belousov (Captain) – 3rd year
- Arseniy Vyacheslavovich Pavlov – 2nd year
- Viktoria Denisovna Kalinina – 1st year
- Nazerkе Satybaldykzy Abdikhalyk – 1st year
- Guzal Dilmuratovna Ilakhunova (reserve member) – 1st year
Participation in the Olympiad was an important milestone in the students’ professional development, offering an opportunity for experience exchange and motivation for further growth in the tourism sector. We congratulate the team and their academic supervisors on their successful performance and wish them continued achievements!
