Autobiography

Nazira Abdinassir is a PhD holder in Cultural Anthropology, Ethnography, and Folklore from the University of Debrecen (Hungary). She previously earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in History, taught in English, from leading universities in Kazakhstan. Her research interests focus on interethnic relations, integration processes, and the preservation of traditional cultural practices. She has gained international academic experience in Lithuania, Germany, Turkey, and France. Dr. Abdinassir is an active member of the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI, UK) and the Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS, USA). As the DOSZ ambassador of Kazakhstan in Hungary, she initiated impactful academic collaborations and promoted scholarly diplomacy.