From October 13 to October 22, 2022, the Department of Economics of the Higher School of Economics and Business held a republican essay competition dedicated to the Republic Day, entitled "The Future of Kazakhstan in My Dreams" among schoolchildren of grades 8-11.

The purpose of the competition is to reveal the creative abilities of pupils, select and support talented pupils; assist in the formation of the intellectual potential of young people; development of interest in scientific research; strengthen academic and friendly relations.

A total of 43 papers were received from 7 regions of Kazakhstan (Almaty city, East Kazakhstan region, Aktobe region, Mangystau region, Abay region, Almaty region, Pavlodar region). The works were accepted in three languages, 40% of the works were written in Russian, 35% in Kazakh, and 25% in English.

A competition commission was created among the teachers of the Department of Economics, which selected the best works according to the following criteria: originality, own opinion, ability to logically build sentences, and literacy.

On October 22, the winners of the competition were awarded online. Dean of the Higher School of Economics and Business Bimendiyeva Leyla Abdrashevna awarded the winners with nominal diplomas.

Essay competition results:

I place - Umarbekov Iskander Nurlanovich, 8th grade of the regional specialized IT school-lyceum of the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, East Kazakhstan region;

II place – Izimbergenov Malik Buranovich, 10th grade of secondary school No. 1 of the city of Aktau, Mangystau region;

II place - Orazbekova Alina Kazbekovna, 9th grade of the school for talented children "Zerde" of the city of Ekibastuz, Pavlodar region;

II place – Marat Aizhan, 9th grade of secondary school No. 1 of the city of Aktau, Mangystau region;

III place - Fedorova Ilona, 10th grade of gymnasium No. 46 of Almaty city;

III place - Kenizbayeva Fatima Altaevna, 8th grade of secondary school No. 19 of the city of Aktobe, Aktobe region;

III place - Akasheva Yerkezhan, 9th grade of secondary school No. 35 in the city of Semey, Abay region.

In addition to nominal diplomas, the winners were awarded prizes with the logo of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. All participants of the competition received participation certificates.

The Department of Economics held a meeting of students with the employer General Director and founder of Support Agency LLP Alibek Salpekov on the topic «Organizational and legal forms of entrepreneurship»