On 15.09.23, the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana hosted the awarding ceremony of the Republican contest "Excellent Student of the sphere of culture and art of the Republic of Kazakhstan". Three teachers of the Department of Fine Arts and Design: Master Madikhan Kalmakhanov, senior lecturer Kanysh Balabekov and Professor of Art History Larisa Zolotareva received a well-deserved award and the title of "Excellent Student of Culture and Art", Diplomas, a badge, a badge certificate and a commemorative prize - a statuette were awarded.