Bulletin of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. PHILOLOGY Series

Kazakh traditions and rituals in English translations (based on story ‘Ardak’ by O. Bokey)

2025-05-28T15:01:04+00:00

This article considers Kazakh national traditions, customs, and rituals reflected in the stories of the famous Kazakh writer Oralkhan Bokey, translated into English in 2017. O. Bokey depicted the cultural events of 1945-1970, typical of the Kazakh society of the socialist era, which had a strong influence on the writer's worldview. Kazakh culture has a rich treasure trove of national traditions dating back to the cultural heritage of the Turkic nomadic civilisation. Due to the change of generations, globalisation processes, and the ideology of society, many Kazakh traditions have diminished in cultural value. Nevertheless, the significance of these traditions is invaluable and is maintained to this day, as this phenomenon is proven by the survey conducted by the authors among people of different ages and professions. Oralhan Bokey, as a patriot of the country, representative of nomadic culture, vividly described these changes in his literary works. This article outlines methods of translating into English the customs, traditions, and rituals that are expressed in the national code found in the story of the writer Oralhan Bokey “Ardak” translated into English through the mediator language - Russian.

Magzhan Zhumabayuly's Translations of Goethe and Heine

2025-05-31T10:57:12+00:00

M. Zhumabayuly translated four poems from German poetry. The poems Orman Patshasy (Erlkönig) and Aiyryldym Senen, Zhan Saulem (An die Entfernte) by Goethe, and Yeki Betin, Sulu Kyz (Es liegt der heiße) and Kunnin Batuy (Sonnenuntergang) written by Heine. This article aims to establish the names of the Russian translators whose versions of the German classics' poems were used by Magzhan Zhumabayuly, as well as to analyze the corresponding texts. The research involved examining periodicals published in Russia in the 19th and early 20th centuries, encyclopedic dictionaries, poetic anthologies, biographies, and the literary heritage of Russian poets of that era, along with original and Russian-translated texts of Goethe and Heine, as well as critical works dedicated to these authors. The use of cultural-historical, biographical, comparative, structural-descriptive, and contextual methods ensured data verification and the interpretation of the poems. It was established that Goethe’s poem An die Entfernte was translated into Russian by F. Miller under the title К Otsutztvuyucshei (Aiyryldym Senen, Zhan Saulem), and Heine’s poem Sonnenuntergang was translated by M.L. Mikhailov under the title Zakat Solnsta Kunnin Batuy). The results contribute to the study of Magzhan Zhumabayuly’s literary heritage and promote the development of Kazakh-German literary relations.

The The artistic concept of personality in the prose of Alibek Askarov

2025-06-22T13:09:44+00:00

The article examines the representation of the concept of personality in the prose of A. Askarov within the framework of Kazakh and world literature. The term "personality" is considered a key concept in the humanities. The study provides a brief review of critical sources analyzing this category and highlights its theoretical significance. The authors focus on how Askarov portrays the inner world of his characters, emphasizing their spiritual values and worldview. Through contextual analysis of his short stories and novels, the article identifies the specific features of personality types shaped by historical and cultural contexts. The typology of characters is examined through the lens of the "artistic concept of personality," which reflects broader literary and philosophical questions about human nature and society. The findings suggest that Askarov interprets historical experience as essential to understanding the individual’s role in society and explores the connection between personal destiny and national identity. The article contributes to literary theory and poetics by offering insights into how Kazakh prose reflects complex human experiences and evolving concepts of personality.

The inter-genre nature of the memoirs

2025-06-04T13:37:16+00:00

The article examines the features of memoirs, one of the genres of the novel, which is a kind of epic in literature. The article describes the originality and similarities of memoirs and essays, biographies, travelogues, and other similar works of documentary fiction. Guided by the opinion of research scientists, the main features of memoir novels are individualized, although reliable information makes it look like journalism, through some features of memoirs, an attempt has been made to reveal its belonging to fiction. Memoirs widely use elements of documentary genres of fiction and literature: biographical stories, historical novel, chronicle, novel-autobiography, essay, diary, travel notes, letters, essays (novel-essay, novella-essay), etc. (They are used in memoirs as a historical fact, and in fiction as an artistic method). Memoirs, memoirs and essays, memoirs not only continue the long-standing traditions of the narrative genre in our literature, but also, responding to the spiritual needs of the reader, expand the creative horizons of wordsmiths and improve their literary skills. It is proven that the genre of memoirs is a synthetic structure that combines elements of essays, essays, diaries, epistolary works, autobiographical stories, novellas, novels, chronicles, journalistic articles, notes, and reports.

Specifics of the essay as a prose genre

2025-06-09T14:18:16+00:00

The article discusses the features of an essay as a prose genre. An essay belongs to the field of prose as one of the literary genres that reflect the realities of life in an artistic and source-based manner. Its structure consists of narration, description, dialogue, and other elements typical of prose works. The main characteristic of an essay is its ability to present the reality of life through artistic language based on real data. An essay uses the author's perspective, journalistic insights, and techniques of artistic accumulation, drawing from real people and events. The image of the hero and his actions in the social environment occupy an important place in this genre. The essay is similar to other genre inserts of prose, such as a short story, novella, or essay, but it differs in that it is based on props. The article differentiates the narrative style, compositional structure, and the breadth of the essay's topic within the genre's character. Further research will focus on the ranking of characteristics resulting from the fusion of journalistic and artistic styles in the essay, as well as the system of linguistic means and stylistic devices used in it. This research will determine the place of the essay in the prose genre, its specific features, and literary and artistic characteristics, as well as its role and significance in fiction.

Writings of Mirzhakyp Dulatuly: decolonial discourse

2025-06-23T09:26:55+00:00

This article analyzes the manifestations of decolonial discourse in the works of Mirzhakip Dulatuly. The research examines the ideas opposing the colonial system, issues of national identity, language, and cultural preservation, based on the author’s literary and journalistic works. The concepts of national liberation and spiritual revival presented in Dulatuly’s notable works, such as "Oyan, Qazaq!" and "The Unfortunate Jamal", among others, allow his creative legacy to be viewed as a vivid example of decolonial discourse. The article systematically explores literary techniques and ideas aimed at resisting colonial policies and restoring national identity and historical memory. Mirzhakip Dulatuly’s body of work is highly regarded as the foundation of the decolonial trend in Kazakh literature. M. Dulatuly considered himself obliged to support the spelling of the Alash scientist A. Baitursynov. M. Dulatuly is a scientist at the head of Shokan studies in Kazakh science. In connection with the task of knowing history, the scientific decolonical position of M. Dulatuly's research "Khan Abylai" ("Aikap", 1912. No. 12), "Kazakh history" ("Kazakh", 1913. No. 7; "Kazakh", 1913. No. 3; "Kazakh", March 22, 1913. No. 7) is clear. These studies of the scientist were a scientific discourse that had a great influence, even then, on the preservation of national identity, overcoming the dominance of the colonial education system, and opposing colonial domination.

Tradition of Abai in the poems by Magaz Razdanuly

2025-05-10T01:10:03+00:00

The article examines the literary evolution of Maghaz Razdanuly and the influence of Abai’s legacy on his work in both content and form. A prominent figure in Kazakh literature in China, Maghaz depicted the historical and social realities of Chinese society from the 1930s to the 1980s through his poetry. The study aims to reveal previously unexplored aspects of his creative output by analyzing poetry collections such as Asular Tolgaui, Uaqytqa Zhauap, Bosagha, and Erten. A comparative analysis with Abai’s works highlights Abai’s impact on Maghaz’s poetic philosophy and style. The research draws on insights from foreign scholars like Derek Johnston, Rémi Hess, and Nan Fan, as well as Kazakh thinkers such as Mukhtar Auezov and Garifolla Yesim, to deepen the theoretical framework. Particular attention is given to the philosophical richness of Maghaz’s prison poetry, shaped by personal hardship and historical turmoil. The study concludes that Maghaz Razdanuly continued and enriched Abai’s literary tradition, with his works offering both historical insight and contemporary relevance.

The process of national and cultural code in the works of Abai and the personalities of Alash

2025-06-09T10:09:20+00:00

The article examines the philosophical and cultural heritage of Abai Kunanbayev and the ideas of the leaders of the Alash movement from the point of view of the formation of the national and cultural code of the Kazakh people. The purpose of the study is to find out how the wisdom of Abai and the ideas of Alash's personality shaped the Kazakh identity, moral, and spiritual orientation. The main focus is on the analysis of texts and views of historical figures. Abai is revealed as a personality embodying the moral and cultural archetypes of the Kazakh people, and the figures of Alash are individuals trying to introduce these values into public and political life. The study revealed a connection between spiritual heritage and national consciousness. The scientific significance of the work lies in a new consideration of the cultural code as a changeable, living system. The practical significance lies in the possibility of applying these results in educational, cultural, and state ideology.

The foundations of Kazygyrt-Karatau Regional Literary School formation

2025-05-18T10:31:21+00:00

The article provides a systematic analysis of the preconditions for the formation and the spiritual-cultural foundations of the Kazygurt-Karatau regional literary school. This region holds a special place in the spiritual history of the Kazakh people, being a land deeply rooted in religious-enlightenment traditions, the art of the zhyrau, and the aitys poetic form. Despite witnessing numerous political events throughout history, the cultural heritage of the southern region has been collected, published, and is now being systematically studied. The article examines the key artistic and ideological features of this literary school through the works of prominent poets from the Kazygurt-Karatau region. The school’s representatives masterfully combined Islamic faith and Sufi philosophy with poetic expression, addressing themes such as national unity, morality, justice, and resistance to colonial domination. The study also highlights the school’s genre diversity, its artistic language, thematic richness, and its role in fostering national consciousness. Historically, the Kazygurt and Karatau regions have been strongholds of Sufi poetry, the zhyrau tradition, and aitys art. The didactic poems, ritual songs, poetic contests, qissa-dastans, and terme-tolgau works of the school’s poets are evidence of the preservation and transmission of the people’s linguistic, spiritual, and religious values. As a result, the study systematizes the foundational principles of the Kazygurt-Karatau regional literary school and affirms its distinctive place in Kazakh spiritual culture.

Literary fairy tale as a multi-genre phenomenon in the history of children's fiction

2025-06-24T04:31:45+00:00

The writers explore the challenges associated with literary fairy tales, considering them as a multi-genre phenomenon within the realm of children's fiction history. Numerous scholarly works have delved into the examination of this genre. The purpose of this article is to study the literary fairy tale as a multi-genre phenomenon in the history of children's fiction. The main methods used in the article are text analysis in the form of an analysis of scientific literature that affects the study of a literary fairy tale as a multi-genre phenomenon. General scientific and special approaches: cultural approach, axiological approach, historical approach. Used various scientific and practical methods, including: methods of periodization; comparative method; method of semiotic analysis. Methods of onomasiological, situational-contextual, comparative analysis, methods of continuous sampling and linguistic observation were used. Contemporary tendencies regarding the exploration of the genre phenomenon in literary fairy tales within the context of children's fiction history receive comparatively minimal attention from scholars and specialists. However, the relationship between the significance of this direction in the field of literature and the influence on the development of personal cultural values is an urgent problem in the further study of this issue.

The effectiveness of teaching Kazakh literature through new media resources in HIEs

2025-05-22T10:58:52+00:00

This study investigates how new media resources enhance the teaching of Kazakh literature in higher education. By integrating visualization, audio-video, and social platforms with traditional methods, the research explores their impact on student engagement and literary interest. The study analyzes the benefits and limitations of modern technologies in literary education, demonstrating the effectiveness of providing accessible electronic books, audio-video content, and social media platforms. It examines active Kazakh writers and poets on social media, literary platforms, and the web, focusing on their reader engagement strategies. The objectives and activities of literary platforms and popular social media prose and poetry pages are also analyzed. Employing theoretical, empirical (survey-based), and content analysis, the study reveals that new media fosters creativity, boosts interest in literature, and helps preserve national values in contemporary formats. While acknowledging technical and methodological challenges and proposing solutions, the research underscores the crucial role of new media in shaping the future of Kazakh literary education and its revival.

The impact of the mnemonic keyword method on English lexical learning process

2025-06-04T14:02:13+00:00

One of the innovative methods of learning a foreign language is the use of mnemonics to memorize words. Cognitive processes, such as the formation of associative connections, play an important role in memorizing information. When memorizing words using the Mnemonic Keyword Method, the creation of mental images and connections is essential. Furthermore, this process activates the visual and creative aspects of cognitive functions. The conducted experimental research is aimed at understanding to what extent students, who were taught to use this method, find it useful and want to continue using it in the future. This article examines the use of the Mnemonic Keyword Method for memorizing English vocabulary. The use of mnemonics increases the motivation of students and allows them to significantly expand their vocabulary. This study aimed to identify the students' opinions regarding this method. To achieve this goal, a survey (questionnaire) was conducted among first-year bachelor students of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. This study revealed the students' perspectives regarding the effectiveness of this method, the students' intentions to use this method in the future, the factors that influence their choice, and the difficulties that arise in the process of applying the method.

Pragmalinguistic features of cooking verbs

2025-06-09T14:17:02+00:00

This article examines the variety of meanings of cooking verbs from a pragmalinguistic perspective. The focus is on the interaction between the literal semantics and context-dependent nuances of meaning that manifest themselves in everyday communication, specialist discourse, or metaphorical transfer. The study shows that these verbs not only describe actions but also convey cultural practices, social norms, and implicit knowledge. Methodologically, the analysis combines qualitative examples with theoretical models of pragmalinguistics to capture contextual influences of interpretation. The results show that cooking verbs function as an interface between linguistic precision and situational adaptability: Their meaning only emerges in use, depending on factors such as the speaker’s intention, situational setting, and cultural background. This has consequences for intercultural communication, language didactics, and translation, as lexical equivalents alone often do not reflect connotative differences. The article argues for a broader semantic view that includes pragmatic dimensions and suggests comparative studies of other languages or domains. Overall, it emphasizes how everyday verbs offer deeper insights into the dynamics of language as a social phenomenon through their contextual embedding.

The concept of period in the Kazakh syntax

2025-05-31T10:47:34+00:00

The study of the syntactic phenomenon in Kazakh linguistics dates back to the works of A. Baitursynuly and N. Sauranbayev. However, despite its historical roots, the concept remains underexplored and has not been fully established within modern linguistic studies. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the period, identifying its structural and functional features in various linguistic contexts. The research examines the period’s presence in different discourse styles, including artistic, journalistic, and official communication, demonstrating its critical role in structuring complex sentences. Specific examples illustrate how the period enhances textual coherence and rhetorical expressiveness. The syntactic composition of the period is explored, highlighting its stacked, counted, and contiguous elements, as well as the inclusion of a summarizing or generalizing segment. The study incorporates the contributions by Zh. Zhakupov, who expanded the classification of the period in Kazakh linguistics, refining its syntactic and stylistic roles. The research also compares similar structures in other linguistic traditions, drawing on the works of R.Jakobson, N.S. Valgina, M. Lomonosov, A.B. Shapiro, E.Sapir, and N.Chomsky to contextualize the period’s relevance in broader linguistic theory. By providing a detailed structural and syntactic analysis, this study contributes to a more profound understanding of periodic structures in Kazakh and their role in linguistic organization.

The concept of ‘Time’ in Kazakh and English proverbs

2025-05-31T10:32:58+00:00

The concept of ‘Time’ in English and Kazakh proverbs is an interesting object of research in the context of cultural and philosophical aspects of time perception. Proverbs, as an expression of folk wisdom, are an important tool for understanding how different nations perceive and value time. This paper explores the reflection of the concept of time in proverbs, identifying similarities and differences in its perception. Comparative analysis of proverbs about time in English and Kazakh languages has revealed not only differences in approaches to its understanding, but also common features, such as awareness of its significance and irreversibility. While in English linguoculture time is often seen as a key factor on the way to efficiency and success, Kazakh people give time a philosophical significance. In analysing the views and positions reflected in the worldviews of the two peoples, a comparative research method was used. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of cultural differences and similarities, as well as determines the role of language as a means of expressing cultural values. The work can serve as a basis for further research in the field of cultural anthropology and linguistics, as well as open new perspectives for studying the relationship between language, culture and worldview of a particular nation.

Nonverbal components in communication: types of greeting

2025-06-09T14:15:06+00:00

The article reveals the number and meaning of nonverbal techniques used in communication. Although certain techniques in communication are not similar in terms of meaning, in everyday life they are used in some sense from the point of semantics view. At the same time, a number and meaning of nonverbal techniques used in communication are determined. Nonverbal communication tricks are performed through various parts of the body, giving different meanings. For example, a nod, a handshake, a knock, a hand raising, kissing, waving, etc. - such nonverbal techniques mean a greeting. In communication, such gestures are often used in everyday life. Of course, a person cannot communicate without using gestures when he enters into a relationship, because nonverbal techniques is a system of signs that clarify the meanings of gestures that give additional meaning and contribute to a more accurate and clear expression of thought. The authors argue that, although gestures in the greeting ritual in communication are not similar in terms of use, from the point of semantics view, meanings are transmitted through various non-verbal techniques. Including a handshake, a nod, etc., gestures transmitted by body parts have the same meaning among many people; that is, there are national gestures in the greeting ritual. Nonverbal techniques used in the greeting ritual in communication were analyzed on specific examples from works of art.

Modern character and functions of the function word “and” (bіrlan)

2024-11-25T17:58:23+00:00

It is known that the functional word “and” is formed from the ancient Turkic particle “birlan” and is differentiated by grammatical function and meaning as a conjunction and ending. However, it is known that modern variants of the particle “birlan”, common to the Turkic peoples, have not received unambiguous recognition in the grammar of the Turkic languages. There are specific reasons for this. The article attempts to compile a systematic description of the functional words that arose from the particle “birlan”. For this purpose, the etymological works of domestic and Soviet Turkologists and specific facts in the Kazakh national literary language were analyzed. The form and function of the instrumental case in the Kazakh language were compared with the variants in other Turkic languages, and it was noted that the grammatical index of the prepositional case also exists in other Turkic languages. It is proven that in some Turkic languages, modern versions of the particle “birlan”, which changed, were formed as affixes. The similarities and differences between the conjunction and the ending “and” formed from the same genesis were shown, as well as their grammatical meanings in our modern language were systematized. It was determined in which cases in the modern language the functional word “and” becomes a conjunction, and in which cases it becomes an ending. Grammatical functions are differentiated in a more detailed way.

Empathy in television discourse

2025-05-12T12:26:33+00:00

Pragmatic-oriented research in modern linguistics is increasing. Notably, the use of the term "empathy," which has been applied sporadically in the context of pragmatics, draws attention. It is well known that the term "empathy" belongs to the field of psychology. Currently, its usage in psycholinguistics encompasses the scope of cognitive linguistics. Empathy is frequently observed in the products of television discourse and has become a subject of research in this area. From this perspective, it is possible to highlight the need for and relevance of the development of psycholinguistics and fundamental cognitive studies. The content of the article examines the manifestation of empathy in television discourse and its application in relation to the cognitive natural essence of language. The study aims to draw attention to the peculiar emotional states of individuals and the expression of the "language of feelings" in such moments. To achieve effective objectives, the study sets tasks to analyze empathy in television news and the emotional state of recipients during their perception and feeling of television programs, using linguistic (verbal) and non-linguistic (non-verbal) elements. The research results can be included in theoretical studies that integrate cognitive linguistics and psychology. The findings may have a methodological impact on applied linguistics and psychological studies.

Character and synharmony of consonants in the Kazakh language

2025-05-31T10:20:35+00:00

This article is about the features of the modern Kazakh language, about synharmony in speech, within words, between words, and sounds. Until now, research has proven that among scientists, there were different opinions about synharmony. Most researchers argue that synharmony is vowel harmony. In our work, we have shown with examples that this also applies to consonant sounds. We have systematically grouped the work of scientists before us, especially researchers who studied the occurrence, pronunciation and auditory characteristics of sounds in the laboratory. We see that the correspondence of both vowels and consonants is of particular importance in determining the direction of personality development and the meaning of monosyllabic words in the modern Kazakh language. When processing the collected material, the emphasis was placed on the function of synharmony in language. The examples were systematized and grouped using comparative and contrastive methods. The participation of the vocal cords was based on the production of signs, and the production of sounds in our language was described by their vibrational waves. It is concluded that if the vocal cord vibrates completely – vowels, if it vibrates more – the tone is dull, if it vibrates partially – dull, and if it does not vibrate at all – solid dull.

The use of proxemic means of interaction in communication

2025-06-23T10:43:28+00:00

In the process of communication, people understand each other not only through spoken language, but also through non-verbal techniques. Verbal techniques are the main source of information, non-verbal ones are the logical, aesthetic, and emotional content of speech, and provide additional information about the communicant. The article discusses such issues as the science of proxemics, the branch of paralinguistics that studies verbal operations, and its place in communication. Proxemics considers spatial communication, its structure and functions that determine the ratio of people depending on their spatial location. The purpose of the study is to show that in the culture of the Kazakh people, first of all, a special place is occupied by the proxemic components of relationships, which are distinctive features of culture, upbringing, conveying the national identity, worldview, and nomadic lifestyle of the people. Based on the research of scientists, the types of distances and their specific features were comprehensively analyzed. Examples related to the verbalization of proxemes in works of art, ways of transmission are also given, their place in the communicative space of the Kazakh people is determined, based on the research conducted, it is proved that these paramals perform the function of linguistic markers.

Youth cyberslang in communication

2025-06-23T04:48:39+00:00

The article presents the results of studying the corpus of cyberslang units used among young people. It forms an understanding of the concept of "cyberslang", shows its influence on the Kazakh language among the young generation, and its importance in developing scientific achievements. Moreover, the article analyzes the similarities and differences within the meanings of cyberslang units. The relevance of the article relies on constant changes at all levels of linguistic communication, especially in the era of global information exchange and the constant development of technologies. Special attention is devoted to the issue of language purity or "language ecology". The analysis of literature by Kazakhstani and foreign authors is revealed. It also studies approaches to language ecology. The author touches upon the issues of "language economy" as one of the reasons for the emergence of Internet slang within youth communication to save time, as well as to disguise the meaning of a message from strangers in chats and social networks. The main objective of the article is to analyze the sources of cyberslang in the media space and use the method of comparative analysis to identify the linguistic and functional features of cyberslang.

National corpus: characteristics of ethnocultural units

2025-06-09T15:02:24+00:00

The article addresses the problem of lexicographic description of ethnocultural units preserved in language within the national corpus. It explores cultural-cognitive ethnocultural values tied to the unique historical development of the Kazakh people, their daily life specifics, traditions, as well as their habitat, region, and natural environment, which evolved in harmony with their living conditions. A distinctive feature of the article is its focus on the digitalization of ethnocultural units preserved in collective memory. The relevance of the article lies in revitalizing the archetypal meaning of ethnocultural units in consciousness and revealing the potential of words in modern linguistic usage. The goal is to broaden the cognitive horizons of linguist-scholars and elevate the level of civic consciousness through language. The scientific novelty resides in renewing national culture, which has been transmitted across generations through worldview and national existence, and preserving it for future generations via the national corpus. Today, the national corpus is actively evolving, being structured, and enriched with numerous subcorpora. The results and analyses presented in the article include explanations of the meanings of ethnolexical units (such as dauylpaz, terme, änşı, jyr, khantalpai, kamajai) for younger generations and their analysis through the corpus. The article’s objective is to demonstrate a scientific-methodological framework for systematizing ethnocultural units that reveal the "Kazakh world," already studied in ethnolinguistic, linguocultural, dialectological, and sociocognitive research.

Lexical and semantic character of the Turkic toponyms in the North Kazakhstan region

2025-06-09T14:14:05+00:00

This study is aimed at the lexico-semantic classification of toponyms of the Turkic-speaking peoples of the North Kazakhstan region. Toponyms are one of the main areas of national vocabulary capable of transmitting ethnographic data from the past of an ethnic group. Regional toponyms are important for identifying historical, cultural, and linguistic features. The study's purpose is to reveal the origin of hydronyms—branches of toponyms in the region—their structural and semantic features, and their ethnocultural significance. The lexical and semantic structure of hydronyms was analyzed, and it was found that many of them are associated with natural objects, some with historical events, and some with personalities. In the course of the work, based on historical data and the results of field research, hydronyms were analyzed and their main semantic groups were identified: natural objects, terrain, names of animals, plants, names related to historical events, and personalities. As a result of the study, data were presented that contribute to complementing the geolinguistic characteristics of the North Kazakhstan region and preserving the national cultural heritage.

Legacy of Abai: Intertextuality in Literary Prose of Oralkhan Bokei

2025-06-22T13:19:42+00:00

This article explores the reflection and influence of Abai Kunanbayev's literary and philosophical legacy in contemporary Kazakh prose through the lens of intertextuality. Focusing primarily on the works of Oralkhan Bokey, the study investigates how Abai’s poetic and philosophical texts are reinterpreted and integrated into modern literary narratives. The article emphasizes that Abai's heritage functions as a cultural compass and a reservoir of national values, playing a crucial role in shaping the spiritual and moral consciousness of the Kazakh people. By applying intertextual, comparative, and anthropological methods, the research analyzes the use of precedent texts—such as proverbs, poetic lines, and references to historical and mythological figures—in Bokei’s prose. These intertexts serve to revitalize national cultural codes and enrich the semantic and stylistic depth of modern Kazakh literature. The study also highlights the interplay between folklore and classical literary models in Bokei’s works, considering it a key factor in the continuity and evolution of national literature. Drawing on the theories of Bakhtin, Kristeva, and others, the article demonstrates how intertextual references contribute to the dynamic dialogue between tradition and innovation in Kazakh prose.