«OUR TIME»: Aruzhan Abilova

According to tradition, Aruzhan Abilova, a 10th grade student of Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Nur-Sultan, was invited as a guest on the radio program "Our Time".

Aruzhan told that at school she is interested in physics and mathematics. Since elementary school she takes part in various Olympiads, quizzes and wins prizes.

In the near future Aruzhan, who wants to continue her studies in the United States or Germany, intends to return to her country after graduation to apply her knowledge and experience in Kazakhstan, obtained abroad, to further her education and science. According to her, everyone should contribute to the prosperity of their country, to continue the noble heritage of their ancestors and leave their mark on it.

At the same time, despite her young age, Aruzhan is saddened by problems in society and by the lack of communication among young people in the Kazakh language. She believes that a person who speaks many languages should not forget their native language, on the contrary, they should show respect for it. At present Abilova Aruzhan specializes in the study of German.

Aruzhan decided to take part in the national intellectual project "Zhusden zhuyrik" of the National TV and Radio Company "Kazakhstan", thereby testing her knowledge of history and geography. Her grandfather Alimgazy Dauletkhanov, a Turkologist with profound knowledge of history, was the one who awakened her interest in history. Thanks to her strength and will, as well as her knowledge, she became the winner of the said project.

In addition, the young intellectual is engaged in triathlon.

- When I was 7 years old, I used to run in the morning with my mother. Then I rode a bike and went swimming. When quarantine began, I decided to do triathlons. Now I am included in the professional triathlon team of Nur-Sultan city. In the future I plan to participate in triathlon competitions among adults and Ironman competitions. At the moment together with the team we are preparing for the Super Sprint distance: swimming - 300 m, cycling - 8 km and running - 2 km. I prefer to take part in the cycling. We train at the bike park near Kosshy," - Aruzhan said.

A student of the Intellectual School likes to read Mukhtar Shakhanov's novel "Orkeniettin adasuyi", especially the work "Computer basti jarty adamdar". As for foreign authors, she likes Jack London's novels "Martin Eden" and "Time Won't Wait".

The hosts asked Aruzhan about her contribution to the use of the Kazakh language.

- To increase the use of the Kazakh language, I host Kazakh podcasts. Together with Bakhytgul Salikhova we analyzed 100 books in the Kazakh language, considered the issues and ideas raised in them, and addressed them to a wide audience. I write my own script, voice and edit podcasts. You can listen to our podcast on platforms available for iOS and Android devices," - says Aruzhan.

At the end of the program Aruzhan advised the listeners to use the free time wisely, make their plans in advance and constantly work on improving their knowledge.