Russian Language in Central Asia

'Perfecting Language Techniques: a platform for the exchange of progressive practices.' was an interactive conference organised by three Universities; Kazan Federal (Kazan, Russia), Gumilev Eurasian (Astana, Kazakhstan) and Aegean (Izmir, Turkey) as part of the 2^nd International Scientific and Methodological Seminar, and took place from 20^th to 24^th February. Professor Alefirenko reported at the plenary session of the forum.

Prof. Alefirenko also spoke at the 6^th International Scientific and Practical Conference entitled 'Philology as a means for the furthering of new Humanitarian Understanding' on the subject of 'The horizon of value and meaning in Ethno-linguistic Cultures'. After his address Professor Alefirenko chaired a discussion on 'Language and Public Consciousness: the artistic image of the world as shaped by the national mentality'. This highly relevant address was rounded off with a series of lectures by our distinguished Professor, given to graduands and post-graduates of Kokshetau University.