The international symposium “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture, and Identity” took place in Astana on 19 May, 2026, with the participation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The event brought together more than 350 delegates, including representatives of international organisations, leading foreign and Kazakh historians, archaeologists, researchers, and scholars specialising in the history of the Great Steppe and the Golden Horde.

The symposium focused on the historical, political, economic, and cultural legacy of the Golden Horde and its role in the development of Eurasian civilization.

In his remarks, President Tokayev emphasized the importance of objective and depoliticised historical scholarship, the civilizational significance of the Golden Horde, and the need to strengthen international academic cooperation in the study of the shared heritage of the Great Steppe.

The President also highlighted Kazakhstan’s ongoing efforts to preserve, modernise, and promote the historical and intellectual legacy of the Ulus of Jochi through research, education, digital initiatives, and international cultural engagement.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1225841?lang=ru