The 56th “Student Spring – 2026” Festival of Student Amateur Arts at D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University came to a spectacular close, celebrating the achievements of this year’s participants.
Over the course of two and a half months, participants worked tirelessly to prepare for the event: hundreds of hours of rehearsals, dozens of creative performances, and one shared goal — to prove that the “Leap into the Future” begins today. The final evening became more than just the closing ceremony of the festival; it turned into a true celebration of students’ talent, courage, and self-expression.
“Student Spring” is rightfully regarded as an important platform for unlocking the creative potential of young people. Each performance reflected the individuality of its participants, their drive for growth, and their willingness to overcome personal fears and doubts.
The organizers expressed special appreciation to the festival’s long-standing partner, Kazzinc, for supporting student creativity, contributing to youth development, and providing talented students with the opportunity to showcase their abilities on a major stage.
Congratulatory remarks were delivered by Saule Zhadygerovna Rakhmetullina, Chair of the Management Board and Rector of the university; Andrey Pavlovich Lazarev, Managing Director for Administrative Affairs at Kazzinc LLP; and Aidos Adilbekuly Adilbekov, Director of the East Kazakhstan Region Youth Resource Center and a graduate of the university.
At the conclusion of the festival, winners were announced in various categories. The FTB team was recognized for the Best Hosts’ Presentation and several outstanding creative performances. The GORMET team received the Audience Choice Award and won in several individual categories. The FORMATION team also demonstrated an impressive level of preparation, earning top honors in a number of nominations.
The following participants received individual awards:
- Zhanibek Makhmut — Student Spring – 2026
- Arna Savetkanova — Miss Student Spring – 2026
- Adel Murzabekova — Miss Dance – 2026 and Best Choreographer
- Dias Kabduakitov — Dance – 2026
- Zhaslan Yerbolov — Best Master of Ceremonies
- Alsu Aliyeva — Best Director
The overall winners of the “Student Spring – 2026” festival were the FTB and GORMET teams, who demonstrated an outstanding level of preparation, creativity, and team spirit.
The gala concert provided a fitting conclusion to the festival, leaving the audience with unforgettable emotions and once again confirming that student creativity continues to grow, inspire, and discover new talents.
