S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University hosted an International Online Conference on Ecology, Sports and Health.

Director of the International Cooperation Department of S. Toraighyrov PSU, Akmaral Kairbayeva, noted in her opening speech that formation of healthy lifestyle is one of the main priorities in the Development Strategy of Kazakhstan till 2030. The future of any country depends on its youth. Only a society of educated and healthy individuals can succeed in today's tough world.

The purpose of the event was to promote the culture of healthy living among students, including such aspects as the importance of physical activities, prevention of bad habits, and personal responsibility for one's own health.

The Conference was attended by students and lecturers from Trans-Baikal State University (Chita, Russia), Donbass State University (Slavyansk, Ukraine), Polessky State University (Pinsk, Belarus), and S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University.

Members of the Department of Geography and Tourism of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University (Professor A.G. Tsaregorodtseva, Associate Professor G.S. Azhayev, Senior Lecturer G.K. Kasenova, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students of the Department) took an active part in the discussion of all problems. Asem Kabdullina, a Master's degree student, made a report on Environmental Problems of Pavlodar Region.

In conclusion, the Conference moderator, Gulmarzhan Kasenova, thanked the representatives of Transbaikal State University for many years of cooperation and emphasized that such conferences contribute to the promotion of healthy lifestyles among students. ‘The problem of health preservation is becoming increasingly important; the slogan “We Are a Healthy Nation” urges every citizen of our country to be active every day and live a healthy life,’ she said.

Participants of the Conference also agreed to expand the number of regions and institutions taking part in subsequent joint activities.