Meeting with Ivan Chervinsky at Kazakh Ablai Khan UIR&WL: a heart-to-heart talk about language, culture and the power of the sincere word, the theme of the meeting was "The Role of the Blogger in Modern Media Space"

The Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and World Languages hosted an inspiring meeting of students of the Faculty of International Relations and World Languages, Department of International Communication with the famous blogger Ivan Chervinsky - author of the popular YouTube project "Alga, Kazakhstan!". In a warm and informal atmosphere Ivan shared his personal story, his experience of living in Kazakhstan, learning Kazakh language and working with media content.

The meeting began with a short presentation in which Ivan told how he first came to Almaty and why he decided to stay. He noted that he truly fell in love with Kazakh culture, language and people who, in his words, "are always ready to support and give a smile".

Students actively engaged in the conversation and asked interesting, insightful questions. Among them were:

"What inspires you to continue blogging about Kazakhstan?"

"What difficulties did you face when you started speaking Kazakh?"

"How do Kazakh people respond to your content?"

"What topics do you think are undervalued in our media space?"

"What would you like to change in the media culture of young people?"

Ivan answered every question with humor, warmth and sincerity. He admitted that learning Kazakh has become not only a challenge for him, but also a real inner journey. "I don't just learn the language - I try to feel, think and even dream in it," he emphasized.

He also shared useful advice for future journalists, emphasizing the importance of honesty, personal standpoint and respect for the audience. "Don't be afraid to be real. Today people are looking not just for information, but for living truth, emotion, humanity," Ivan said.

At the end of the meeting, he thanked the students for their sincere interest and noted that such meetings inspire him as much as he inspires others. Many participants noted that the conversation with Ivan became a kind of "reset" for them - an opportunity to think about themselves, their identity and role in society.

The meeting left a strong impression on students and teachers, becoming a vivid example of a lively dialog of cultures and generations.