On September 23, Karaganda Industrial University hosted the “Deputy’s Day: Behind the Scenes of Government” meeting. Its main topic was “The Constitution in Action: Rights, Opportunities and Responsibility of a Young Citizen.”
The meeting was moderated by Sergey Uryvaev, Deputy of the Temirtau City Maslikhat. He told the students how the provisions of the Constitution work in everyday life and why it is important for young people not only to know their rights, but also to be able to exercise them.
The meeting began with a short lecture, after which the discussion continued in a “question-and-answer” format. The students had the opportunity to directly ask the deputy questions concerning the protection of rights, freedom of speech, youth participation in public life, and the resolution of urban issues.
The meeting continued in the format of an open dialogue. The students asked how to act when their rights are violated, where the boundaries of freedom of speech on the Internet lie, and what legal means citizens can use to influence decisions made by government bodies.
A separate block of questions was devoted to youth participation in public and political life. Sergey Uryvaev noted that it is not necessary to be a deputy or a civil servant to participate. One can start with student self-government, volunteering, public projects, and city initiatives. It is important not only to voice an idea, but also to turn it into a concrete proposal: explain what problem it addresses, who will benefit from it, and what will be required for its implementation.
The participants also discussed everyday problems in Temirtau — the condition of roads, street lighting, public transport, and the lack of spaces for young people. The deputy explained how residents’ appeals are submitted to government bodies, who is responsible for their consideration, and what role deputies play in this process. They help bring problems to the attention of the relevant authorities, submit deputy inquiries, and monitor the progress of their consideration.
In conclusion, the participants discussed not only the rights but also the responsibilities of citizens. As Sergey Uryvaev emphasized, an active civic position involves compliance with the law, respect for others, and a willingness to personally participate in the life of the city. Change begins when a person does not limit themselves to criticism, but proposes solutions and takes on part of the responsibility for putting them into practice.
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