Reading School
For students in grades 6–10.
A nationwide reading movement
Reading Nation
The first national reading marathon brings people from every region of Kazakhstan together around books, learning and personal growth.
About the project
A marathon that brings people together around books
From September 2026 through April 2027, participants will read 15 books in one of two language leagues, publish short reviews, complete testing and join an intellectual quiz.
7
directions to choose from
15
books for each participant
330
books in the shared collection
Sep 2026 – Apr 2027
marathon schedule
Seven directions
Choose the path that fits you
Reading College
For college students.
Reading University
For university students.
Reading Educator
For school teachers and college instructors.
Reading Dynasty
For family teams.
Reading Civil Servant
For public servants.
Reading Intellectual
For everyone, with no age or profession restrictions.
The participant journey
Your path through the marathon
The marathon starts with an individual reading result and grows into a team challenge. Every stage turns reading into a shared experience.
The marathon formula
15 books → test → top participants → team of 3 → intellectual quiz → victory
- 01
Registration
Create a personal account on the official website and choose your direction and language.
- 02
15 books
Read 15 books from the competition list during the six-month reading stage. Paper and electronic formats are both welcome.
- 03
Reviews
After each book, publish a short review in your personal account.
- 04
Testing
Complete an individual test about the books after the reading stage.
- 05
Best participants
The highest-scoring participants move forward to the next stage.
- 06
Team of three
Three participants with the best results form a team for the next stage.
- 07
Intellectual quiz
Teams test their knowledge, erudition, speed, accuracy and ability to work together.
Key dates
Marathon calendar
September 2026
Registration
Participants create an account and select a direction and language league.
September 2026 – March 2027
Read 15 books
The main reading stage with short reviews shared in personal accounts.
March – April 2027
Testing and quizzes
Final testing and intellectual quizzes determine the strongest participants and teams.
Watch and listen
Project media
Campaign gallery
See the project
Posters and campaign visuals from the Reading Nation media package.
Official campaign banner
The main launch artwork for the national reading marathon.
Alternative campaign posters
4 alternatives
Official materials
Read the project documents
Download the original press releases and the participant leaflet supplied for the marathon launch.
DOCX
Press release — Kazakh
The official Kazakh-language announcement with the marathon format, directions, prizes and partners.
Download materialDOCX
Press release — Russian
The official Russian-language announcement with registration, stages, rewards and project partners.
Download materialPDF
Participant leaflet
A practical guide to the seven directions, seven stages, calendar and marathon formula.
Download materialParticipant leaflet preview
Ready to make reading part of your year?
Visit the official project website for registration, the competition book list, rules, news and results.