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On March 26, 2024, the famous akyn, singer, composer, and honored artist of Kazakhstan Nartai Bekezhanov (1890-1954) was born.

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Culture of the Great Steppe

Kazakhstan is located in the heart of Eurasia - at the intersection of key transportation routes. For millennia, the country's territory has served as a connecting bridge between the East and the West. Its strategic position has facilitated not only the active growth of trade but also the exchange of cultural and scientific achievements. The Great Silk Road passed through the lands of modern Kazakhstan. Caravans transported furs, gold, spices, and silk. Since ancient times, the vast steppes have united peoples and preserved many valuable artifacts. The word of Turkic origin 'Kazakh' means 'Free man,' and Kazakhstan is a country historically inhabited by freedom-loving nomads. At various stages of history, unique civilizations arose and developed here, and their heir is the modern state with a rich past and a multicultural heritage

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Preservation and popularization of Kazakhstan's cultural heritage: challenges and prospects

At the III meeting of the National Kurultai, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Kemelovich Tokayev, noted the need for modern renewal and systematic promotion of the country's historical and cultural heritage.Currently, the number of registered historical and cultural heritage sites in Kazakhstan exceeds 25 thousand. Of these, 265 are registered as historical and cultural monuments of republican significance, more than 12 thousand are of local significance, and 10 monuments are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.The National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage includes 79 objects, 14 of which are included in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan is working jointly with relevant government bodies and the expert community to preserve and promote historical and cultural heritage.At the moment, the department focuses on three main areas.The first direction is a comprehensive work to preserve the monuments of Kazakhstan, which are under the protection of UNESCO. Here, the priority issues are compliance with UNESCO standards, the introduction of modern technologies for monitoring protected and buffer zones, as well as the development of management plans for the management of 10 World Heritage sites.It should be noted that the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has repeatedly drawn attention to these issues. Moreover, in pursuance of the President's instructions, the issue of creating a Unified Digital Database of monuments of republican and local significance is currently under consideration.To further promote the monuments of Kazakhstan on the international stage, active work is underway to increase the number of objects presented on the UNESCO World Heritage List.By 2026, another 11 Kazakh monuments are expected to be included in the UNESCO list.The second direction is the preservation and support of intangible, or "living", cultural heritage in accordance with the principles of the UNESCO Convention.Here, among the priority tasks of the ministry is to improve the skills and practical skills of akimat employees, employees of educational, scientific and cultural organizations in the preservation of heritage.Another important task is to conduct comprehensive research on the inventory of objects that are in danger of extinction.One of the expected results should be the development of effective mechanisms for managing intangible heritage.Recently, the cultural significance of the "Betashar" ritual has been recognized at the international level. In March of this year, the authorized body prepared and submitted to UNESCO documents on the projects "Salburyn" and "Epic "Alpamys-Batyr."The third direction is the preservation, ensuring accessibility and recognition of documentary heritage within the framework of the UNESCO program "Memory of the World".Today, 4 collections are presented in the International Register of the UNESCO program "Memory of the World". These are the manuscripts of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and his student Bakyr-Gani, audiovisual documents of the International Anti-Nuclear Movement "Nevada-Semipalatinsk", documents of the archival funds of the Aral Sea and "Khandar shezhiresi".

Regions and places to visit

Discover the best places to visit in Kazakhstan. Explore the regions and find out what makes them unique.

Akmola region

Akmola region is one of the largest and most developed regions of Kazakhstan and ranks ninth in size. It borders with Kostanai region in the West, North Kazakhstan region in the North, Pavlodar region in the East and Karagandy region in the South.

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ABOUT KAZAKHSTAN

In this section, the users will find information about the development and prospects of Kazakhstan

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HISTORY

In this section, there is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Kazakhstan

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UNESCO HERITAGE

The UNESCO World Heritage List includes both natural and cultural monuments of Kazakhstan. These include the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, the petroglyphs of Tamgaly, Saryarka - Steppes and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan, the Turan Deserts, the Western Tien Shan, as well as a complex of sites of the Great Silk Road in the Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor.

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MUSEUMS AND RESERVES

Museums and reserves are important institutions that preserve cultural, historical and natural heritage. Museums collect and display works of art and historical artefacts, while reserves protect natural resources and ecosystems, ensuring their safety for future generations.

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GOLDEN FUND

In this section, the users can get acquainted with the Kazakh talents who have gained worldwide fame

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CINEMA

Pearls of national cinema: retrospectives and long-awaited premieres

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ARCHIVES

This section provides access to a rich historical collection of documents and archival materials of Kazakhstan

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Become a batyr

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