# Ch. Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology > institute of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan **Wikidata**: [Q60852541](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60852541) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ch-ch-valikhanov-institute-of-history-and-ethnology ## Summary The Ch. Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology is a research institute operating under the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Established in 1945 and named after the scholar Shoqan Walikhanov, the organization is dedicated to generating new knowledge in the fields of history, anthropology, and ethnology. It functions as a specialized entity for systematic investigation, distinct from universities or teaching institutions. ## Key Facts - **Full Name:** Ch. Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology - **Native Name:** Ш. Ш. Уәлиханов атындағы Тарих және этнология институты - **Inception:** 1945 - **Parent Organization:** National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Science Committee - **Type:** Research Institute - **Director/Manager:** Ziyabek Kabuldinov - **Fields of Work:** History, Anthropology, Ethnology - **Namesake:** Shoqan Walikhanov - **Location:** Kazakhstan - **Website:** https://iie.kz/ (Available in Kazakh and Russian) - **Social Media:** Twitter (@kazhistory), Facebook (iie.kz), Instagram (iie.kz) - **ISNI:** 000000010845497X - **VIAF ID:** 135023833 - **elibrary.ru Organisation ID:** 2746 ## FAQs ### Q: What is the primary function of the Ch. Ch. Valikhanov Institute? The institute functions as a dedicated research organization focused on generating new knowledge through systematic investigation in history, anthropology, and ethnology. Unlike universities, its primary purpose is conducting research rather than teaching or granting degrees. ### Q: Who is the institute named after? The organization is named after Shoqan Walikhanov, a prominent figure presumably significant to the region's historical or cultural scholarship. ### Q: How is the institute administered and structured? Founded in 1945, the institute is part of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan and operates under the Science Committee. It is currently managed by Director Ziyabek Kabuldinov. ### Q: What digital resources does the institute provide? The institute maintains a website at https://iie.kz/ which offers content in Kazakh and Russian. It also maintains active social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to disseminate information. ## Why It Matters The Ch. Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology serves as a critical infrastructure for the preservation and analysis of Kazakhstan's cultural and historical narrative. By operating specifically as a research institute rather than a university department, it allows scholars to concentrate resources and talent purely on investigation, enabling long-term, in-depth study of history, anthropology, and ethnology without the distractions of undergraduate teaching obligations. As part of the National Academy of Sciences, it plays a pivotal role in the national academic landscape, driving discovery and contributing to the global understanding of the region's heritage. Its establishment in 1945 highlights its enduring role as an engine of discovery in the country. ## Notable For - Being a constituent institute of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. - Dedicated focus on three distinct but related fields: history, anthropology, and ethnology. - Being named after Shoqan Walikhanov, linking the institute to a specific legacy of scholarship. - Long-standing operational history dating back to 1945. - Maintaining a trilingual digital identity across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram under the handle @kazhistory and iie.kz. - Classification as a specialized ResearchOrganization distinct from think tanks or scientific societies. ## Body ### Organizational Structure and Affiliations The Ch. Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology is a classified research institute (instance of: research institute) located in Kazakhstan. It operates as a subordinate body (part_of) to the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Furthermore, its administrative hierarchy places it under the supervision of the Science Committee (parent_org). The institute's leadership is headed by Ziyabek Kabuldinov, who serves as the Director/Manager. ### Research Focus and Identity The institute's primary mandate is to conduct research in three core disciplines: * History * Anthropology * Ethnology As a research institute, it is defined by its exclusive dedication to generating new knowledge through systematic investigation. This distinguishes it from universities, which balance research with teaching, and think tanks, which often focus on policy influence rather than fundamental inquiry. ### History and Naming The institute was founded (inception) in 1945. It is formally named after Shoqan Walikhanov (named_after). The organization is identified natively as "Ш. Ш. Уәлиханов атындағы Тарих және этнология институты." Alternative names and aliases by which the entity is known include: * Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology * Ch. Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology * Institute of History and Ethnology named after Ch.Ch. Valikhanov * Chokan Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology ### Digital Presence and Resources The institute maintains an online presence through its official website and various social media platforms. The official website is https://iie.kz/, which provides content in Kazakh and Russian. Social media handles include: * **Twitter:** @kazhistory * **Facebook:** iie.kz * **Instagram:** iie.kz ### Library and Authority Identifiers To facilitate cataloging and academic referencing, the institute is registered under numerous international and national identifier systems: * **ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier):** 000000010845497X * **VIAF (Virtual International Authority File):** 135023833 * **elibrary.ru Organisation ID:** 2746 * **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007268072005171 * **NL CR AUT ID (National Library of the Czech Republic):** ko2004238772 (associated with the name 'Š.Š. Uälichanov atyndağy tarich žane ètnologija instituty') The entity has a presence on Wikipedia in two languages: Kazakh (kk) and Russian (ru), indicated by a sitelink_count of 2. ## References 1. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File