Results of the Republican Art Competition on topic: “Botai Culture – The Heritage of Ancestors” among students of grades 0–10 from preschool, general secondary, and supplementary education institutions, organized by the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Botai” in honor of the 5th anniversary of its establishment, the Republican State Enterprise “State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve ‘Botai’.”

A total of 66 applications were submitted to the competition. Active participation was received from students of Kyzylorda, Kostanay, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kokshetau, Petropavlovsk, and the Aiyrtau District.

On February 10, 2023, the winners of the competition were determined during a live broadcast on Instagram. The jury included: art restorer Yuri Borisovich Tikhonov, senior researcher Kuanysh Kabdylovich Abilmaliikov, programmer Roman Alexandrovich Yakovenko, and guide Madeniet Makhatovich Kuttybay. The jury evaluated the artworks based on the following criteria: relevance to the announced goals and theme of the competition, technical quality, and aesthetic value.

According to the results of the evaluation, the winners were:

• Grand Prize — Vladimir Vladimirovich Yashin
• 1st place — Ruslan Ravilovich Aipov
• 2nd place — Shaqira Tuyakova
• 3rd place — Lashin Sairan

The winners were awarded diplomas and valuable prizes.

We also extend letters of appreciation to all participants of the competition.