AN EDUCATIONAL HOUR WAS HELD ON THE TOPIC “THE BATKEN EVENTS – AN INVALUABLE TESTIMONY TO UNITY AND PEACE”

An educational hour was held for students of group FMBB(Mk)-1-26 of the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling at the E. Umetov Pedagogical Institute of the Scientific-Educational-Production Complex “B. Osmonov Jalal-Abad State University”.The event was organized by the group curator, Beknazarova Mahabat Kudaiberdievna, and dedicated to the 26th anniversary of the Batken events. It was held under the theme “The Batken Events – An Invaluable Testimony to Unity and Peace.”During the event, students were provided with information about the historical causes, course and consequences of the Batken events of 1999–2000. Particular attention was paid to the chronology of the events, including the incidents that took place in the Batken region in August 1999, parliamentary discussions on October 13, 1999, and the outcomes of the events in 2000.The significance of the Batken events for the statehood of the Kyrgyz Republic, national security and public unity was also discussed. Students shared their thoughts on such values as courage, unity, historical memory and the preservation of peace. They also paid tribute to the servicemen who demonstrated bravery in defending their homeland.The educational hour included question-and-answer sessions, group discussions and individual reflection. Students expressed their views on the lessons learned from the Batken events and discussed the importance of peace, harmony and responsibility towards their homeland.The main objective of the event was to develop students’ historical awareness, strengthen their patriotic spirit and enhance their sense of responsibility for preserving the territorial integrity of the country and maintaining peace.