I, Aitenova Alfiya Amanzholovna, was born on August 24, 1989, in the village of Bazarsholan,
Akzhayik District, Uralsk City, West Kazakhstan Region.
In 2006, I graduated from secondary school and, in the same year, entered the Faculty of
Philosophy and Political Science of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, majoring in
Cultural Studies.
From 2006 to 2010, I studied in the bachelor's program and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in
Cultural Studies. From 2010 to 2012, I continued my education at the same university and
received a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies.
From 2019 to 2022, I pursued doctoral studies at the Institute of History and Law of Abai
Kazakh National Pedagogical University, majoring in Philosophy. In 2025, I successfully
defended my dissertation and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Since 2018, I have been working as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Religious Studies
and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National
University.