VI Season of the Anti-Corruption Quest Game "AntiParaCraft" at Ualikhanov University

On April 1, Ualikhanov University hosted the final round of the VI season of the anti-corruption quest game "AntiParaCraft."

Since 2021, "AntiParaCraft" has been held with the support of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Combating Corruption and the Special Monitoring Group. Over the years, it has become a traditional and prestigious intellectual platform for students. For seven years, participants have showcased their resourcefulness, initiative, and teamwork, and the game itself has proven to be an important tool in shaping young people’s anti-corruption mindset in Kazakhstan.The main goal of the quest is to promote anti-corruption awareness and instill principles of integrity, honesty, and responsibility.

The main goal of the quest is to promote anti-corruption awareness and instill principles of integrity, honesty, and responsibility.

During the VI season, first-year students from the Pedagogical and Agrotechnical Institutes, the Higher School of Medicine, and the Higher School of Business and Law completed competitive tasks over two months: creating videos, writing essays, and taking part in the intellectual Brain-Ring game. The final round featured competitions such as "Business Card" and the captains’ contest "My Anti-Corruption Plan".

All stages of the quest were evaluated by a competent jury, including experts and representatives of government bodies: R. Brataeva - Deputy Head of the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs and Anti-Corruption in the Akmola Region, Chair of the Jury; M. Muratov - Head of the Investigative Department of the Economic Investigation Directorate; S. Bekeshev - Chair of the Akmola Regional Branch of "Zhastar Rukhy," Maslikhat Deputy; A. Kusainov - Chief Specialist of the Prevention Department of the Anti-Corruption Agency; D. Ermekov - Director of the Akmola Youth Resource Center; I. Plusnin - Member of the Presidium of the Public Council of Akmola Region, Director of the Akmola Branch of "Zhanaru" NGO; A.A. Beknur - Compliance Officer at Ualikhanov University.

The winners of the VI season were the "System Keys" team from the Higher School of Business and Law, led by Captain S. Bekenova. The team was awarded the Integrity Cup, a passing trophy!

Congratulations to the winners and all participants! Events like this not only allow students to demonstrate teamwork and initiative but also help cultivate a strong anti-corruption mindset, fostering a sense of justice and zero tolerance for corruption.