A museum lesson, "Institute of Batyrship: traditions, status and armament" was held in the Presidential Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan for students of 8 "I" grade of the Lyceum School No. 75 in Astana
The lesson was held in the "Gallery of Glory" hall, where a unique collection of weapons and military equipment is exhibited. The children learned interesting facts from the life and combat exploits of Kazakh batyrs, their significance and their position in Kazakh society.
The notion of "Bes karu," which refers to the equipment of a soldier-batyr consisting of five mandatory forms of fighting weaponry: kylysh – saber, semser – sword, naiza – spear, sadak – bow, kurzi – mace, aybalta – battle axe, was also introduced to the participants. The lecturer's account of the background and peculiarities of the custom of gifting weapons and notable weapons schools piqued the pupils' curiosity.
