On October 5, 2019, a significant event for freshmen was held in the Central Concert Hall - initiation into students of ENU named after L.N. Gumilyov.

Rector Sydykov, deans of faculties, including dean of the faculty of law, doctor of jurisprudence, professor Ibragimov Zh.I., about three thousand teachers and employees of our university took part in the festive event. On this day, more than four thousand freshmen were dedicated to students.

The rector of the ENU, academician Erlan Battashevich Sydydkov, was the first to congratulate the newly-minted students. Noting that "the title of student of the Eurasian National University is not only honorable, but also responsible." It is also noted that students with dignity will bear this name and status.

The concert program was attended by Kazakhstan pop stars Karakat Abildina, Altynai Zhorabaeva and Aibek Bekbosyn. The numbers of the best creative teams of ENU were presented, such as “Shangyrak” and “Attraction”, “Dala Sazy”, VIA “E-studio”, the trio “Kazak Kyzdary” and others.

At the end of the evening, the rector, deans of faculties, and more than eight thousand teachers, staff and students sang the song  "Ustazym".