Dean of the Faculty of Philology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Doctor of Philology, Professor, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bayan Umirbekovna Dzholdasbekova was awarded the gold medal "Birlik" for her contribution to the development of intercultural dialogue, civil peace and harmony, rapprochement and mutual enrichment of national cultures and friendly relations between states, strengthening the authority of Kazakhstan in the world community. The order on awarding was signed by the Leader of the nation Nursultan Nazarbayev.

The Medal of "Unity of the People of Kazakhstan" ("Birlik") is a state award of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the highest sign of public recognition and encouragement of Kazakhstani and foreign citizens, organizations and enterprises, civil society institutions for their merits in strengthening unity and stability.