Stepan Vasilyevich Nevmerzhitskiy, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Social and Humanitarian Disciplines, celebrated his 80th birthday at S.Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University.

Gaukhar Akhmetova, PSU Rector, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, the scientific community, colleagues, graduates and students of Stepan Vasilyevich took part in the event.

In a welcoming speech, G. Akhmetova thanked the hero of the day for many years of work at the university, noting that for more than half a century the life of Stepan Vasilyevich is inseparably associated with scientific activities.

“There are philosophical theorists who teach philosophy, but there are people-philosophers who live according to their philosophy. For Stepan Vasilyevich philosophy is a way of life. He has his own vision of the world, his principles and ideas to which he was devoted throughout his life. Stepan Vasilyevich is also a talented teacher who always tries to solve everything in favor of the student, while maintaining the harmony of exactingness and a certain respect for the subject”, Gaukhar Akhmetova said.

S. Nevmerzhitskiy has a great authority among colleagues and students. Today he continues to share his experience and fundamental knowledge, lecturing on philosophy, history of philosophy and science, and oratory.

At the same time, the scientist is the author of more than 50 articles and manuals, under his scientific guidance a huge number of diploma and master's theses have been defended.