He placed special emphasis on supporting and revitalising national traditions. For example, he organised a flash mob to popularise the Qara Zhorga dance, gathering hundreds of students and teachers in the square of the university. Maqsut Narikbayev led the event himself and danced in public on the steps of the university with a small group of support. Among the highlights of his activity was the joint march of the parties ‘Adilet’ and ‘Ak Zhol’ on the first day of the pre-electoral campaign in the election to the Majilis of the Parliament, when M. Narikbayev went out on a white horse accompanied by riders, drawing attention to the event. At University New Year's Eve parties, he often dressed in colourful historic costumes and disguised his appearance in a way difficult to recognise. Once he was ‘recognised’, he would perform a few songs for his colleagues. Maqsut Narikbayev was also actively engaged in taekwondo, was fond of scuba diving, and even made a parachute jump to support the strategic initiatives of the First President in an effort to draw more attention and interest to them. He always stood out for his initiatives and unconventional approach, was a cheerful person and a born leader — a role in which he felt confident and comfortable.