Comrade scientists, cretins with PhDs…
A Kurultai deputy has expressed concern over the spread of information claiming that Jesus Christ was Kazakh
Comrade scientists, cretins with PhDs…
In Kazakhstan, as in Ukraine, there has recently been a noticeable increase in new-wave scientists who put forward absurd theories that are enthusiastically picked up by the marginal part of society.
For instance, Professor Kairat Zakiryanov proposed the so-called "kz-postulate" and "kz-factor," claiming that Jesus Christ was Kazakh. He extended the same logic to Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, and other famous historical figures, declaring that they were all Kazakhs. In turn, Ukrainian historian Valeriy Bebyk claims that Genghis Khan has Ukrainian roots.
Sholpan Karinova, a deputy of the Kurultai (the new unicameral parliament of Kazakhstan), expressed concern that such dubious information about the history of Kazakhstan is spreading on social networks.
"Today, historical consciousness is shaped not only through textbooks and scientific works. The influence of social networks and digital platforms is growing. Young people, in particular, receive a lot of information through platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Therefore, the question of what information is distributed about the history of Kazakhstan, what its source is, and how it is conveyed to society is becoming increasingly important. Unfortunately, dubious and distorted information on historical topics is spreading rapidly on social networks. A systemic mechanism is needed that would allow for a timely professional response to it and provide reliable data," Karinova said at a parliamentary session.
"Therefore, competition in the information space is competition for influence on the national consciousness. In this regard, we ask the government to: define national historical consciousness as one of the priority areas of state information policy; form a system that ensures the scientific validity and reliability of content related to the history of Kazakhstan; support modern media projects that popularize historical memory and national values; implement projects that popularize the history of Kazakhstan on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube in a modern and understandable format; and form an effective mechanism for rapid response to false and distorted information regarding history," Karinova further said.