Our Department Vice Chair, Dr. Cihan YALVAR, participated as a panelist in the Cengiz Aytmatov Provincial Panel organized by the Yalova Provincial Directorate of National Education as part of the “Anadolu Mektebi Author Readings” series.
During the program, held on June 18, 2026, students from various high schools shared presentations with participants that examined Cengiz Aytmatov’s works from literary, historical, and cultural perspectives. At the conclusion of the panel, Dr. Cihan YALVAR evaluated the papers prepared by the students and highlighted the significance of these works in terms of the shared cultural heritage of the Turkic world. In his remarks, he emphasized that Cengiz Aytmatov is a universal writer who reflects not only the collective memory and values of Kyrgyz literature but also those of the entire Turkic world in his works. At the conclusion of the program, certificates of participation were presented to the students who served on the panel, and Dr. Cihan YALVAR was also presented with a plaque in recognition of his contributions to the event.
As the Department of History, we congratulate the Yalova Provincial Directorate of National Education, as well as all institutions and participants who contributed to organizing this meaningful event that helps foster historical, cultural, and literary awareness among younger generations, and we congratulate our students on their achievements.
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