Golden Horde: Unknown facet of Eurasian history

The Golden Horde is one of the largest political powers in Eurasian history and largely unknown to the global audience. In this context Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev recently urged scholars to study its legacy objectively and without political bias.

Addressing an international symposium on the Golden Horde in Astana on May 19, Tokayev said, “Today, no historian questions the power of the Golden Horde, an empire that ruled the Great Steppe and spanned the vast expanses of Eurasia. This is a historical fact. The empire, which connected East and West and had a significant influence on the development of various civilizations and the formation of states, was one of the largest political entities in history.”

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Kazakhstan has convened more than 350 scholars from over 25 countries for the international forum, reframing the medieval Eurasian empire as a key driver of trade, governance and cultural exchange across the continent.

It was the largest academic gatherings dedicated to the study of the Golden Horde and its role in shaping Eurasian civilization and identity.

He thanked UNESCO for supporting Kazakhstan’s efforts to preserve and promote the heritage of the Great Steppe, emphasizing that the history of the Golden Horde belongs to all humanity and can serve as a foundation for dialogue and cooperation between nations.

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According to Tokayev, Kazakhstan views the Golden Horde as an important part of its historical continuity and statehood.