On June 13, Dimash Qudaibergen arrived in Aktobe on a working visit and began his trip to his hometown by visiting Gymnasium No. 32, where he studied, and the Akhmet Zhubanov Aktobe Music College, where he trained as an opera singer.

The following day, the artist visited the children’s summer camp “Shugyla,” where he met the students behind a large LEGO project dedicated to Dimash.

The meeting between Dimash and the project creators took place at the Shugyla camp – a picturesque retreat far from the noise and bustle of the city. The camp regularly hosts sports training sessions, welcomes families for recreation, and offers children a memorable summer holiday experience.

As a gesture of appreciation, Dimash presented all five young creators with tickets to attend the camp.

May the fresh air, active sports activities, experienced counselors, and the atmosphere of true friendship make their time at Shugyla an unforgettable summer experience!

The idea for the project emerged within the school’s robotics club, where students traditionally create final works at the end of the academic year. This time, the group decided to move away from individual assignments and instead develop a collective project. According to teacher Zhanaly Makat, who initiated the idea, the choice of Dimash’s image was made as a source of inspiration for the students.

“Dimash Qudaibergen and I, you could say, grew up in the same district of Aktobe, so I know him quite well. It was me who suggested that the students create a large-scale portrait. The idea immediately sparked great interest among the children,” said the robotics club leader.

The project was implemented jointly with fourth-grade students. Before starting the work, the children studied the artist’s biography and achievements, prepared a sketch, and planned the structure of the LEGO composition. The main construction work was carried out by the students under teacher supervision.

School resources were used during the process, while missing LEGO parts were provided with the support of schools within the “Keleshek” (“Future”) network in Aktobe and the city education department. According to organizers, the project required careful coordination and precise resource planning.

The final work is a large-scale composition measuring approximately 1.5 meters in width and 2.5 meters in length.

The project took about one week to complete. Students, both independently and under teacher guidance, assembled the structure: they marked attachment points with pencils, explained the placement of elements, and then worked together to assemble, adjust, and refine the final piece. It was a long and meticulous process.

According to teachers, the project proved particularly valuable for developing fine motor skills, attention to detail, and teamwork abilities. In total, five students participated, each contributing to the final result.

Special recognition was given to the most active participants, Zhasmin and Beybarys, who attended almost daily and showed strong enthusiasm for the work.

“They kept asking, ‘Let’s continue, we need to finish it, it will be great if we make it in time.’ Their interest and determination to complete the project became a major motivation for the whole team,” said Zhanaly Makat.

When asked about the choice of personality, the students explained:

“We chose Dimash Qudaibergen because he is our fellow countryman. He is an example not only of talent, but also of hard work, modesty, and love for his homeland. We wanted to show that coming from one’s native region, it is possible to become a source of pride for the whole country.”

The authors also noted:

“The main idea of the project is to demonstrate the potential of students in modern schools and to inspire others through the example of talented individuals raised on their native land. There is a connection between Dimash’s achievements and our own potential: the foundation of success is quality education, hard work, and support.”