On April 26, 2025, the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography hosted the solemn closing ceremony of the creative competition “Ұлы Жеңіске тағзым!” ("Tribute to the Great Victory"), dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The event was held with the support of the Kazakhstan National Federation of UNESCO Clubs.

The competition united young talents in the fields of “Choreography,” “Vocal and Instrumental Performance,” and “Mobile Photography,” becoming a highlight among the festive events. Since 2023, the Academy has served as the regional representative of the Kazakhstan National Federation of UNESCO Clubs in Astana, and once again demonstrated a high level of organizational excellence under the leadership of Rector Bibigul Nurgaliyevna Nusipzhanova.

Rector Bibigul Nurgaliyevna Nusipzhanova addressed the participants with welcoming remarks, emphasizing the importance of preserving historical memory and the role of art in the patriotic education of youth.

Based on the competition results, the winners were announced:

In the “Pop Vocal and Instrumental Performance” category, First Degree Diplomas were awarded to:

• Kirillov Ilya — Supervisor: Saurikov Duisembek Mametovich
• Esengeldi Emina — Supervisor: Lebedev Alexey Viktorovich
• Sinha Andreas — Supervisor: Gaiser Olga Arnoldovna
• Amanbek Nurali — Supervisor: Davledbaeva Raushan Rakhimbayevna
• Moshqalbek Janasyl — Supervisor: Merekeev Askhat Meirmanuly
• Gabdrakhmanova Nadira — Supervisor: Merekeev Askhat Meirmanuly
• Ramazan Moldir — Supervisor: Kogay Natalia Vyacheslavovna
• Nurlybek Alikhan — Supervisor: Dauletbak Mayra Turlybekovna
• Tulembayeva Dayana — Supervisor: Merekeev Askhat Meirmanuly
• Jumagali Aynaz — Supervisor: Batyrkhanova Armanqul Aidarovna
• Andryushchenko Timofey — Supervisor: Abitdinova Nadezhda Yuryevna

• In the "Mobile Photography" category, the winners were:

• “History of Victory”: Muratova Aym (Kazakh National Academy of Choreography)
• “Living Frames”: Batyr Askhat (Boarding School at KazNUI)
• “Echo of War”: Janaydarova Inabat (Boarding School at KazNUI)

• In the “Choreography” category, the winning ensembles were:

• Ensemble “Alau” — Supervisor: Kausova Kamila Serikovna
• Ensemble “Kyzgaldak” — Supervisor: Torebay Ayshabibi Muratovna
• Folk Dance Ensemble “Altyn Dän” — Supervisor: Gatsenko Snezhanna Nikolaevna

Special appreciation was extended to the co-organizers — Gulnar Zhumabaevna Aliyeva, head of the Concert and Stage Practice Department of the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography; Aisulu Bakhytovna Tani, director of the boarding school for gifted children at KazNUI; and Vladislav Vladimirovich Li, director of the Children's Music School No. 2 named after Roza Baglanova — for their contributions to the event's success.

A professional jury composed of distinguished figures from the fields of culture and education evaluated the participants' performances. All jury members were awarded letters of gratitude for their expert work.

The event concluded with a gala concert where the winners showcased their performances. Moving vocal and choreographic pieces became a fitting culmination of the celebration dedicated to the Great Victory.

The organizers wished all participants continued creative success and expressed hope for new meetings within cultural projects aimed at preserving historical memory and promoting the arts.