This article is devoted to the analysis of the factors contributing to the formation of the culture of interethnic relations in the conditions of modernization of public consciousness. To reveal the topic, the statistical data of Turkestan region on ethnic composition were used, the role and importance of the Assembly of people of Kazakhstan and ethno-cultural associations in strengthening interethnic harmony in the region were considered. At the end of the conclusions and suggestions. This article is devoted to the study of the role of ethno-cultural associations of Shymkent and Turkestan region in strengthening interethnic harmony. Ethno-cultural contacts and interethnic communications are shown, which are designed to explain the mechanism of development and functioning of modern ethnic processes, forms of translation and preservation of their ethno-cultural experience. The conclusion that the history and national traditions must be taken into account in the Ethnopolitics of the state is substantiated. Ethno-cultural associations and houses of Friendship should conduct coordinated work in the field of culture, language, traditions, implementing the national policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan