At the third meeting of the National Kurultai, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, expressed the importance of a close connection between the perception of the Golden Horde and the history of Kazakhstan. He stressed the need to understand national history in order to move the country forward and preserve cultural heritage.

The President of the country noted that Kazakhstan is the heir to the nomadic civilization of the Great Steppe, with the Jochi ulus, known as the Golden Horde, as the pinnacle of state-building in Central Eurasia. The geopolitical importance of the Golden Horde contributed to the formation of Eurasian states, including the Kazakh Khanate, creating a unique model of intercultural symbiosis.

The President stressed the role of the Jochi ulus in the history of Central Eurasia, as a standard of development similar to the Roman Empire, and the importance of linking the historical heritage of the Golden Horde with Kazakhstan.

In the context of the 800th anniversary of the formation of the Jochi ulus, celebrated this year, Tokayev noted that this should be an incentive for serious research, and not a reason for celebrations. He supported the work started on a multi-part documentary about the history and legendary figures of the Golden Horde in order to present it on international platforms.

Tokayev noted the importance of using the Golden Horde brand to strengthen the image of Kazakhstan in the international arena. The need for systematic work on the study of the history of the Golden Horde, including the creation of the Institute for the Study of the Jochi Ulus and the systematic preparation of a new academic history of Kazakhstan in seven volumes with the participation of reputable scientists, including foreign specialists.

In his speech at the National Kurultai, the President of the country stressed the importance of interaction between Kazakh and Russian historical schools, citing as an example cooperation with the recently deceased, outstanding Russian historian Vadim Trepavlov, who contributed to the writing of a volume about the Jochi Ulus.