The 10^th Republic Student Olympiad in the specialty “Oriental Studies” took place at the Oriental Studies faculty of Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi.

The total number of Japanese Language Section participants is 14 students from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages and Eurasian National University.

Olympiad consist of two sections. The first task was to accomplish a test on language, history and regional studies and to write an essay in Japanese. By the results of the first round, 9 students out of 14 made it to the second round, presenting a presentation about the issues of the day of studied country.

According to the results of these sections, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University’s Far East Department was awarded by three prize-places. Second place was won by the 2^nd course student Kuatova Khanimai, 2^nd course student Nabi Kamila and 3^rd year student Yusupova Rozagul took 3^rd place. The Olympiad winners were given special diplomas and gifts.

It should be noted that the credit of this higher output of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University’s students goes to the teachers of Far East Department.

Holding Republic Oriental Studies Olympiad based on Oriental Studies Faculty of Al-Farabi KazNU yearly has became a good tradition now and has a great meaning. Participating in this contest is establishing interest towards studying subject, chosen profession, scientific research and determination. Also, it helps to build a character, which leads to self-development and development of Orientalism in Kazakhstan.