This year marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of the famous Kazakh poet, publicist, ethnographer and enlightener of Pavlodar Irtysh Land Mashkhur Zhusup Kopeyev. A literary evening, organized by the Department of Russian Philology of Pavlodar State University was devoted to this date.

The life and work of our fellow countryman was told by the great-grandson M.Zh. Kopeev, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor N.K. Zhusupov, noting that over the years more and more researchers are turning to his works, which have become a storehouse of science in the field of linguistics, historiography, literature, philosophy and other areas.

Mashkhur Zhusup Kopeyev left a rich creative heritage, made a significant contribution to the preservation of the oral folk art of the Kazakh people. His manuscripts, written in Arabic and Latin script, are stored in manuscript collections not only in Kazakhstan, but also in the archives of other countries.

In addition, A.O. Karipzhanova, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor prepared a presentation called “Discourse “Science” in M.Zh. Kopeev’s works”.

The verses of M. Kopeyev and kyui of Kurmangazy were performed in the performance of students. An exhibition of books was prepared.

It is worth noting that since 2004 in S.Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University scientific and practical center “Mashkhur studies” has been functioning, there are published works dedicated to his work and social activities. Today the university continues archeographic work on the study of the heritage of M. Kopeyev.