The competition brought together professionals from different regions of Kazakhstan: Mangistau, Karaganda, Turkestan, Kostanay, Aktobe regions, and the city of Temirtau. Participants demonstrated a high level of skill, deep knowledge of history, and the ability to engage audiences effectively.

Competition Results:

• Grand Prize – Araylym Zhandosovna Kulzhabayeva

Museum of Memory of the Victims of Political Repressions, Dolinka (tour guide in the state language)

• 1st Place – Regina Danilievna Khasanova

Kostanay Regional Historical and Local History Museum

• 2nd Place – Asemgul Askarqyzy Amangeldi

Regional Memorial Museum of Aliya Moldagulova

• 3rd Place – Yuri Vasilievich Gamov

Museum of Memory of the Victims of Political Repressions, Dolinka

Special Nominations:

• “Best Tour Guide on a Tourist Route” – Kuat Kazezuly Qiykbay. Alash Ary – Mukhtar Auezov Museum
• “For Contribution to the Development of Tour Guiding” – Akhatbek Abdirasiluly Baubekov. National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Azret-Sultan”

Jury Members:

The participants were evaluated by a competent jury consisting of:

Sabina Karimovna Amirova — Director of the Botai Museum-Reserve

Meruert Kiyasbekkyzy — Director of the North Kazakhstan Branch of the A. Margulan Institute of Archaeology. Ali Oralovich Turysov — Director of the Center for the Protection and Use of Historical and Cultural Heritage, North Kazakhstan. Yulia Viktorovna Kuzmenko — Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Accounting, and Finance, North Kazakhstan University named after M. Kozybaev. Arsen Maksimovich Trunov — Chief Specialist, Department of Tourism Development and Licensing, North Kazakhstan

The competition became a platform for professional growth, experience exchange, and strengthening interregional cooperation.

Congratulations to the winners and sincere thanks to all participants for their love of history and dedication to their work!