On February 22, Osh State University hosted a round table discussion titled “The Kyrgyz Family in the Global Era: Preservation of Traditions and Adaptation to Modern Life.”
The event was organized by the Department of Law and Social Research at the Institute of Humanitarian and Regional Studies, in collaboration with the Department of Postgraduate Studies. Participants included Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs Elzarbek Esharov, department heads, postgraduate students, and university students.
During the meeting, several speakers presented on various aspects of family life in the modern era. Abjapar kyzy Farida explored the dynamics between different generations—Y, X, Z, and Alpha—within the family. Sofia Abdumatova discussed the integration of traditional and modern education. Kunduz Abdibakirovna focused on methods for fostering national identity in the family, while Azizakan Zhusupova addressed globalization’s impact on food security and the future of national cuisine.
Other presentations included Aiperi Kolpakova’s analysis of modern technologies’ influence on family life, Kaiyrgul Mamyrgyzy kyzy’s examination of mathematical modeling for family development in the global era, and Salima Baktybaeva’s discussion on balancing evidence-based medicine with traditional practices. Additionally, Akylbek Burkanov highlighted the issue of family stress in the context of migration.
Concluding the event, Associate Professor Gulumbu Tokoeva from the Department of Philosophy and Political Science emphasized the significance of the discussions. She highlighted the importance of preserving Kyrgyz family traditions while adapting to globalization and noted the need for continued research in this area.