Kazakhstani schoolchildren will be taught how to greet: a special working group has been created

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan's Ybyray Altynsarin National Academy of Education has been brought in to develop greeting protocols for schoolchildren. Experts are already working on methodological guidelines.
This was revealed in a response from the Ministry of Education to an inquiry by Kurultai deputy Yerlan Sairov.
According to the ministry, the Ybyray Altynsarin National Academy of Education has formed a special working group consisting of scientists, experts, and civil society representatives.
Their task is to develop guidelines aimed at fostering a culture of greeting among students.

"Methodological recommendations on the culture of student greetings are currently being developed," the ministry's response stated.

The Ministry of Education emphasized that the recommendations will take into account suggestions from teachers, other educational stakeholders, interested parties, and government agencies. The upcoming guidelines will also be further discussed with members of parliament.
The ministry believes that a culture of greeting is essential for preserving national traditions, fostering respect for elders, showing kindness to juniors, and promoting mutual courtesy.
However, the response did not specify when the recommendations will be finalized or whether they will become mandatory for schools.
Why the decision was made to teach schoolchildren how to greet
Earlier, Kurultai deputy Yerlan Sairov proposed making the culture of greeting a part of everyday life in Kazakhstani schools.
In his view, respectful greetings should become a habit for children rather than being limited to isolated educational events.
The deputy suggested developing specific recommendations and reinforcing the culture of greeting through homeroom hours, school rules, mentorship, parental engagement, and the personal example of teachers.
Sairov emphasized that one of the key features of the traditional Kazakh greeting is restraint.