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“Tört elu”

Outlet: Egemen Qazaqstan — 27 September 2011

A wide-ranging interview about the scholar’s life path and academic work, including the Institute’s activities, the “Babalar sözi” series, and new directions in literary studies.

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“Seit Kaskabasov: The key task is to renew national consciousness and improve the nation’s quality”

Outlet: Egemen Qazaqstan

A deep conversation about society, national identity, language policy, and spiritual modernization. The role of folklore is discussed in the context of the “Mangilik El” concept.

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“The Eternal Folklore of Mangilik El”

Outlet: Egemen Qazaqstan — 24 January 2014

An interview on the idea behind the 100-volume “Babalar sözi” series, its editorial process, and scholarly significance, including principles of collecting and publishing heritage materials.

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“The Plot Foundations of the Poem ‘Eskendir’”

Outlet: Abai.KazNU / Qalamger — 8 December 2012

An analytical talk on the sources of Abai’s poem “Eskendir” and its links to Eastern and Western traditions, with comparisons to texts associated with the Talmudic tradition, Nizami, and Zhukovsky.

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“Aitys must be raised to the level of genuine art”

Outlet: Qalamger portal — 14 December 2014

A conversation about the nature of aitys, artistic criteria, stage culture, and the contemporary state of aitys poetry.

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Seit Kaskabasov on the program “Özekjardy”

Format: Qazaqstan TV, talk show — 29 May 2015

A studio interview about independence, national spirit, the development of folklore studies, and the scholar’s core life principles.

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“Siz ne deysiz?” — Seit Kaskabasov

Format: Qazaqstan TV, TV project — 25 April 2015

A Q&A-format TV interview discussing social issues, national values, and contemporary questions.

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“30 days — 30 wishes”

Format: video project, reflective talk

A video made within the “Äziret Sultan” Mosque project, featuring the academician’s reflections on values, life principles, and heartfelt wishes.

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“The President’s book is the history of the independence era”

Format: Qazaqstan TV / Qalamger — TV program

An expert conversation about the historical significance of the President’s works, interpreting the independence period, and national memory.

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“Seit Kaskabassov — A Man Who Believes in Fairy Tales”

Publication: Forum Plus (No. 03/2012) — April 2012

A feature published within the framework of the international “Stars of the Commonwealth” award. The article includes Kaskabassov’s reflections on the cultural significance of folklore and spiritual continuity, along with an assessment of his scholarly contribution.

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