Over 500 students from all programs, faculties, and institutes of KRU participated in discussions, both offline and online.
“The goal of the event is to help students see the law not just as a requirement, but as a life value. Within the unified educational program ‘Adal Azamat,’ we aim to foster respect for the law, a sense of responsibility for maintaining order, and an informed civic stance among youth. Young people who respect fair laws and uphold order form a strong foundation for the country’s future,” said Nurlikhan Temirbekov, Vice-Rector for Social and Educational Work at KRU.
Representatives of law enforcement from the Kostanay region also attended the meeting:
During the session, students also heard online testimonies from convicted men and women, whose stories were both striking and cautionary.
For example, in 2023, two young women were convicted for drug distribution. Joining via Zoom, they shared openly how a seemingly harmless online job offer destroyed their youth, dreams, and freedom.
The story started like many students’ experiences: an online advertisement promising high pay, flexible hours, courier work. Everything seemed normal—until the first assignment.
The women admitted that at first, they did not realize what they were involved in. By the time they understood it involved drugs, it was too late. Attempts to leave were met with threats, intimidation, and warnings that the “addresses of their parents were known.” Fear for their loved ones forced them to continue.
The outcome: real prison sentences.
“We earned about two million tenge. But we paid with years of our lives. Freedom cannot be bought—for any money,” they stressed.
“Threats from online ‘employers’ are usually psychological pressure rather than actual action. The most important thing is to contact the police in time. If a person realizes they are being drawn into illegal activity and immediately seeks help, submits a statement, they are not punished. The key is not to delay and not to be afraid,” added Asel Kaysarovna.
The university emphasized that four years of study are not a time for ‘quick money,’ but for investing in yourself—knowledge, profession, language, and experience.
“Our university provides all the necessary conditions for students: high-quality knowledge, practice-oriented learning, and dual education opportunities. This allows students to gain professional experience even during their studies. And remember, you always have the support of your mentor, faculty, and university leadership,” said Aidar Baykin, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Law at KRU.
