The grand opening of the international exhibition «Attila», dedicated to the history of the Huns and the legacy of the legendary commander Attila, took place at the Hungarian National Museum.

The large-scale cultural and historical project brings together 64 museums and research institutions from 12 countries worldwide. Among them are the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, as well as leading museums and scientific centers from Hungary, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, and Slovakia.

The opening ceremony was attended by Berik Abdigaliuly, Director of the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who highlighted the historical significance and sustainability of the project. He also wished success to the international partners and emphasized the importance of joint scientific and cultural cooperation. Welcoming speeches were also delivered by Gábor Zsigmond, Director of the Hungarian National Museum, and János Nagy, State Secretary and Head of the Prime Minister’s Program Office of Hungary.

András Bíró, President of Hungary’s Turan Foundation, noted that the exhibition has become a symbol of unity between science and culture. He expressed gratitude to the Turkic peoples and emphasized that Attila’s legacy remains a shared historical value:

«By bringing science and culture together, we have succeeded in creating a unique exhibition. Attila is not merely a historical figure; he is an inseparable part of our collective memory. For some, he may be seen as a barbarian, but for us Hungarians, he is an ancestor, a hero of our legends, and an outstanding strategist. We highly value the brotherhood of the Turkic peoples and sincerely thank the Kazakh, Uzbek, and other nations that contributed to this project. This exhibition is a source of shared pride for all of us. Thanks to the support of museums and relevant institutions, a large-scale international project promoting global cultural heritage has been successfully realized», he said.

Kazakhstan contributed unique artifacts to the exhibition that illustrate the history of the Hunnic era and their role within the Eurasian space. This exhibition is considered one of the largest of its kind ever held in Europe under this title.

The first section of the exhibition presents the figure of Attila and the history of the Hunnic state through the lens of contemporary historical and archaeological research. The second section showcases the evolution of a rich mythological tradition surrounding Attila, developed over more than 1,600 years and passed down from generation to generation.

The exhibition will run until 12 July 2026.