The meeting was held with the participation of representatives of human rights organizations, higher educational institutions, religious leaders of the country, and the head of the religious authority Zaiyrbek Ergeshov.
The event was held in a new format – participants had a chance to share their thoughts without formal reports and presentations.
Experts discussed whether the principles of civic engagement and religiosity contradict each other, as well as whether the spiritual search is associated with dissatisfaction and frustration with the system of public administration.
During the discussion, speakers emphasized that it's support and social cohesion, constant dialogue and unity of different systems of values will determine the domestic stability of society.