Each leading university in the world has its own mascot – a talisman, as an important element of social positioning.
The saiga looking upward is a talisman of the steppes of Western Kazakhstan, characterizing endurance, resilience, and healing properties.
The mascot in the form of a saiga looking upward is a symbol of the uniqueness of the medical profession, competence, perseverance, endurance, determination to achieve a goal, and determination in acquiring new knowledge.