An international scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the founder of Kazakh cinema, Shaken Aimanov, was held at Toraighyrov University.
 

Akim of Pavlodar region Asaiyn Baykhanov delivered a welcoming speech.

 - Shaken Aimanov is a symbol of the national world of cinema.  Films such as “Aldar Kose”, “Atameken”, “Angel in a Skullcap”, “Our Beloved Doctor” have educated more than one generation and still serve as examples of true art.

 Each nation has its own legendary personalities who left a special mark on the culture and history of the state.  One of such striking example for us is Shaken Aimanov.

 Slambek Tauekel - Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, film director, professor of Kazakh National University of Arts ,  Yergenbai Abu -   Kazakh theater and film  actor, as well as scientists from  Toraighyrov University spoke as honorary guests at the plenary session.
 
 As part of the conference, a presentation of the book “Sungyla”, dedicated to the life and work of Shaken Aimanov, took place.  It included memorable articles by Olzhas Suleimenov, Abish Kekilbayev, Asanali Ashimov, Bibigul Tulegenova, Akim Tarazi, Ashirbek Sygaev and other people of art who worked together with Shaken Aimanov.
 
 There was also a screening of a documentary about the film director, where his colleagues and followers shared their memories.

 ⁃ Shaken Aimanov was an original genius who showed his talent not only in cinema, but also in theatrical art.  The university has an educational program “Acting”, which trains specialists for the theater, who in the future can prove themselves in cinema.  Toraighyrov University has its own theater studio, open to all interested students, noted the rector of the university, Yerkin Sadykov.
 
 Shaken Aimanov is an outstanding figure in Kazakh art, a talented actor and director.  He is recognized as one of the classics of Kazakh cinema, whose creative achievements have left an indelible mark on the history of national cinema.