INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN HONOR OF THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF K.I. SATPAYEV, THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

The International Scientific Practical Conference “Academician K.I. Satpayev and his contribution to the formation and development of science and production forces of Kazakhstan” dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the first President of the Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan was held on 11–12 April 2019. The conference organizers were K.I. Satpayev Historical and Industrial Museum, LLP “Kazakhmys Corporation”, Akimat of Zhezkazgan. For Ulytau-Zhezkazgan region, the name Kanysh Imantayevich Satpayev is of particular importance, since industrial development of this region is associated with it, as well as formation of such cities as Zhezkazgan, Satpayev and mining villages. During the conference, K.I. Satpayev’s contribution not only in the industrial development of Ulytau-Zhezkazgan region, but also in the historical and archaeological study of the region was discussed. The conference ended with the laying of flowers to the monuments of Academician K.I. Satpayev and planting seedlings.