ISSN: 2078-8134 (Print) | ISSN: 2790-7066 (Online)
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Founder and publisher of the journal "M.O. Auezov Institute of Literature and Art"
Chief Editor: Matyzhanov Kenzhehan Slyamzhanovich

The scientific journal "KERUEN" was founded in 2005 by the famous folklorist, academician of the NAS RK Seit Kaskabasov (registered on March 24, 2005 in the Committee of Information and Archives of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, registration certificate No. 5844-Zh.)
The founder and publisher of the journal is the M.O. Auezov Institute of Literature and Art. The purpose of the journal is to disseminate scientific information and attract new authors. The journal initiates discussions on the results of new achievements in the field of fundamental sciences.
Frequency of publication – 4 times a year (once a quarter).
Languages of publications: Kazakh, Russian, English.

Focus on the coverage of publications in the following specialties: humanitarian sciences

  1. Literary studies
  2. Art Studies

Current Issue

Vol. 89 No. 4 (2025): Keruen
View Vol. 89 No. 4 (2025): Keruen
Published: 2025-12-29

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Literary studies

  • The mirror of intentionality: Reading A.Zhaksylykov’s “return”

    S.V. Ananyeva, O.А. Kuvshinnikova
    17-29
    Abstract views: 231 | PDF Downloads: 87
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-01

  • The absurd superimposition of colors and the asymmetry of perspectives: structural features of the modernist-postmodernist novel the constellation of twins by K. Adibaev and M. Adibaev

    L.V. Safronova, A.N. Abiden
    30-44
    Abstract views: 98 | PDF Downloads: 38
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-02

  • Anthropological analysis of the fates of the characters in Bekezhan Tlegenov’s novel «The black wind» («Qara zhel»)

    N.S. Saburzhan, Zh.A. Aimukhambet
    45-58
    Abstract views: 205 | PDF Downloads: 81
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-03

  • The genre of bata words: a structural-semantic analysis

    Zh.S. Rakysh, Т.Т. Akimova
    59-70
    Abstract views: 132 | PDF Downloads: 69
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-04

  • The pen and the sword: Kemel Tokayev’s works on the theme of war

    А.К. Ospanova, А.А. Maulenov
    71-86
    Abstract views: 115 | PDF Downloads: 25
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-05

  • Study of the nature and function of details in literature

    L.T. Amirova, А.V. Tanzharikova, G.B. Tokshylykova
    87-97
    Abstract views: 123 | PDF Downloads: 37
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-06

  • The musical code of Mukhtar Auezov’s novel the path of Аbai: semiotics, symbolism, and intermediality

    A.М. Nurbayeva, Е.Т. Ospanov, R.K. Zhetibay
    98-117
    Abstract views: 144 | PDF Downloads: 28
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-07

  • Religious and spiritual poetics in the works of Kul-Kerim Elemes

    G.R. Saulembek, В.Т. Myrzakulov
    118-135
    Abstract views: 167 | PDF Downloads: 30
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-08

  • Textual and source studies principles for establishing the authentic texts of Shakarim Kudayberdiyev’s poetry

    А.Т. Smagulova, Zh.М. Aubakir, N.Zh. Magazbekov
    136-146
    Abstract views: 97 | PDF Downloads: 52
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-09

  • Author's concepts about history and artistic features of personalities of the golden horde era

    G.S. Askarova, A.E. Aitbaeva, K.S. Kurmambayeva
    147-157
    Abstract views: 108 | PDF Downloads: 22
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-10

  • Linguistic means of creating artistic imagery in contemporary women’s internet-poetry

    М. Мoldagali , D.А. Sabirova, G.К. Shaikova
    158-166
    Abstract views: 128 | PDF Downloads: 24
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-11

  • Textual semantics of anthroponymic concepts in the kazakh heroic epic ‘Koblandy batyr’

    Т.I. Shakirova, В.М. Tleuberdiev
    167-185
    Abstract views: 194 | PDF Downloads: 27
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-12

  • The manifestation of beliefs in the genre of aitys

    N.М. Mursalimova, Zh.Т. Saltakova
    186-194
    Abstract views: 43 | PDF Downloads: 29
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-13

  • Puppet phenomenon in contemporary kazakh stories

    R.B. Sultangaliyeva, D.Т. Sagynbayeva
    195-207
    Abstract views: 100 | PDF Downloads: 31
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-14

  • The influence of existential philosophy on the discourse of contemporary kazakh literature

    Ф.Е. Toltay
    208-227
    Abstract views: 172 | PDF Downloads: 30
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-15

  • Cultural phenomenon of historical consciousness in Аnuar Аlimzhanov’s novel the return of the teacher: a narrative analysis

    A.D. Bezaubekova, S.G. Kanapina
    229-243
    Abstract views: 148 | PDF Downloads: 21
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-16

Art studies

  • Professional activities of Z.B. Zhanuzakova in the field of kazakh ethnomusicology

    A.Zh. Kaztuganova; A.K. Omarova
    244-259
    Abstract views: 49 | PDF Downloads: 30
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-17

  • The works of M.M. Akhmetova in national art sciences

    B.Zh. Turmagambetova
    260-276
    Abstract views: 80 | PDF Downloads: 22
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-18

  • Socio-functional significance of children and youth games in kazakh culture before the xx century

    K.Zh. Smagul, D.B. Zharkimbayeva, P.T. Auesbaeva
    277-289
    Abstract views: 44 | PDF Downloads: 18
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-19

  • Spiritual content and musical-stylistic features of Sugur's work “Bosingen” (“light gray camel”)

    R. Alsaitova, T. Mukyshev, N. Bekmoldinov
    290-302
    Abstract views: 67 | PDF Downloads: 25
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-20

  • Manifestation of the semiotic system and techniques of postdramatic theatre in the directing of the performance «Ulpan»

    М.Е. Sarybay, A.S. Yerkebay, A.Kh. Akhmet
    303-320
    Abstract views: 103 | PDF Downloads: 21
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-21

  • Neo-mythological representations and the glocal paradigm: the transformation of cultural codes in Alibai Bapanov's work

    В.R. Karabalayeva, A.T. Yespenova, O.B. Baturina
    321-337
    Abstract views: 111 | PDF Downloads: 17
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-22

  • The role of the monodrama in enhancing acting expressive means

    S.S. Sukhanova, М.В. Zhaхylykova, Б.А. Kazhnabiyeva
    338-355
    Abstract views: 84 | PDF Downloads: 36
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-23

  • Traditions and innovations as a source of creativity in the visual arts

    А.А. Mussayeva, B.S. Burkitbaev, Sh.M. Berdikozha
    356-368
    Abstract views: 122 | PDF Downloads: 23
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-24

  • Transformation of National Identity under the Influence of Global Culture

    A.U. Askarov, А.К. Moldasheva, L. Dilmurat
    369-383
    Abstract views: 233 | PDF Downloads: 37
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53871/2078-8134.2025.4-25
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