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On May 10, 2024, the 95th anniversary of the birth of writer, journalist, and statesman Kakimzhan Kazybayev (1929-1989) is celebrated.

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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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Открытие Центра Абая в Черногории: мост культурного и духовного диалога

The Abai Center was solemnly opened at the National Library of Montenegro (Podgorica), timed to coincide with the 180th anniversary of the birth of the great Kazakh poet, philosopher and educator Abai Kunanbaev.The event was supported by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its goal was to promote the work of Abai Kunanbaev as an outstanding representative of Kazakh literature and culture on the international stage.The opening ceremony of the Center was attended by representatives of diplomatic missions of Kazakhstan, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece, accredited in Montenegro, as well as representatives of the local intelligentsia and public figures.More than 100 documents were transferred to the Center's fund. Among them are works by Abai translated into Russian, English, Chinese and other languages, his philosophical treatises, books on Abai studies, valuable materials about the life and work of the poet, as well as publications by Kazakh writers and thinkers, such as Abish Kekilbaev, Kemel Tokayev, Talasbek Asemkulov. These materials were provided by the National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Abai State Historical, Cultural and Literary Memorial Museum-Reserve "Zhidebai-Borili". “In honor of the opening of the Abai Center, a special electronic database was prepared. It includes the works of Abai Kunanbaev, which have become public property and are not subject to copyright. These materials were provided from the fund of the Kazakhstan National Electronic Library (kazneb.kz),” said Kumis Seitova, Director of the National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan, speaking at the opening ceremony.The Center will become not only a symbol of mutual respect and friendship, but also a platform for intellectual dialogue, educational and cultural initiatives.

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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Heritage

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CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

This section contains unique customs and traditions of the Kazakh people - rituals, holidays, folk crafts and family values passed down from generation to generation.

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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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