Significant Contribution to Folklore Studies: Aigerim Tashekova Successfully Defends Doctoral Dissertation (PhD)

    • 01 july, 2025

      Significant Contribution to Folklore Studies: Aigerim Tashekova Successfully Defends Doctoral Dissertation (PhD)

      On June 30, 2025, at the Dissertation Council established under the “Philology” educational program at the Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, Aigerim Tashekova, a doctoral candidate from the Toraygyrov University, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled: “Bekmurat Vakhatov – Scientist-Folklorist.”

      Scientific Supervisors:

      • Nartay Zhusupov – Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Philology and Journalism, Toraygyrov University, Republic of Kazakhstan;
      • Lyalya Mingazova – Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor, Department of Tatar Literature, Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation.

      Participants:

      The defense was attended by both domestic and international scholars. Notably, Turkish scholar Professor Adem Oger (PhD) highly praised the scientific novelty, relevance, and depth of the research.

      Official Reviewers:

      • Kenzhehan Matyzhanov – Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor, Academician;
      • Gulden Kazhibaeva – Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor.
        Both reviewers emphasized the high quality of the dissertation and its full compliance with the requirements for PhD-level research.

      Temporary Members of the Dissertation Council:

      • Adem Oger – PhD, Professor, Republic of Turkey;
      • Jakip Beysenuly – PhD, Senior Lecturer, M. K. Dulati Taraz University;
      • Pakizat Auesbayeva – Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor, Leading Researcher at the M.O. Auezov Institute of Literature and Art.

      Following the defense, the members of the Dissertation Council unanimously decided to award Aigerim Tashekova the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

      Congratulations to Aigerim Tashekova on this well-deserved achievement!
      Her research not only highlights Bekmurat Vakhatov’s contribution to folklore studies but also makes a significant contribution to Kazakhstani humanities scholarship. This accomplishment will serve as an inspiring example for future generations of young researchers.

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