Astana the capital of kazakhstan

Theme: “The capital of Kazakhstan - Astana”

• “ The Kazakh Nation” Monument is the Astana’s summit”
• The “The Kazakh Nation” Monument that has sprung from the deep roots of our singularity and courage, the rebellious spirit and illustrative history has been unveiled by Nursultan Nazarbayev our Head of the State, straight at the day of celebrations.
• The “The Kazakh Nation” Monument erected to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the refulgent Astana City as the symbol of freedom and declaring our independence is 91 meter high. It has been our Head of the State Nursultan Nazarbayev’s idea to put up the monument that causes to comprehend the great steppe’s glory and martial spirit and that clearly expresses the very picture of valiant people, who continue to accomplish noteworthy feats. According to Samatbek Bokebay, one of the authors of “The Kazakh Nation” Monument, “The Monument is devoted to Independent Kazakhstan”. Besides, its composition displayed the lofty aims of personalities6 who had considerably contributed to the statehood of our country and those, who had been for centuries striving for liberty”
• There is the powerful Samruk bird on the top of the Monument. In Kazakhs’ concept it is the symbol of freedom might, immensity and pride.
• “ The Monument is the sign of profound esteem for our ancestry, who had been for centuries standing guard to shield our land and freedom and independence of our nation”

• The Monument “Friendship” of Kazakhstan nations’
• The fact of unveiling of a memorial in Beibitshilik has its own implication. The fundamental of peace and well-being is friendship between the nations. 21 meters high memorial symbolizes the unity of 130 nations and nationalities of the Republic, residing under one roof. “Shanyrak” (roof) is supported by four beauties. Each of them is worn in folk dress and they represented 4 traditional religions – Islam, Christianity, Catholicism and Buddhism.

Beautiful city

• Shine “The Star of Astana”
• The memorial opened in commemoration of the Day of the capital is like a guarantee that the star of our new capital will shine eternally, strengthening the faith in prosperity of our state.
• The memorial on the way to International airport at three highways crossing seems to be very high. Its total height is 31,5 meters. Up-directed with winged horses on each its side it glorifies nation, which is well-known from ancient times for its courage, pride and wisdom. The height of tuilpars (fast horses is 7 meters, weight of each is 5 tons and their wings are gold – plated. At the top of the memorial there is a star, which is called “Zhel baisheshegy” with the diameter 9 meters. The golden star shines throughout the day and it is seen from far away and from everywhere.

Night city

• Museum of the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• … .Museums figure prominently in our sovereign country’s cultural life. Deep study and drawing important lessons from our history is one of the principal conditions of instilling the spirit of patriotism and bringing up true citizens of the country…

Ak Orda

• On July 4, 2005 Museum of the First President of the Republic Kazakhstan began functioning in the former presidential residence that is considered to be one of the most beautiful building in Astana.

Parlament Senat

• The “Eurasia” flower garden is the most gorgeous gift from beginning to end by West Kazakhstan Oblast and demonstrating shining image and substantiating Astana’s role in the world. Whereas the sculpture symbolizing unity of Europe and Asia is located in the centre of the flower garden, smaller architectural monuments denoting culture and spiritual wealth of Asia and cultural values of the European continent are placed in the other part.

The monument dedicated to the victims of the political repressions

Bayterek

Flower City

Abay’s Monument

There is a skillfully made sculpture of the holy shangyraq symbolizing union of the East and West in the very core of the flower garden presented by West Kazakhstan Oblast. Words by our Head of the State Nursultan Abishuli Nazarbayev “Astana will be the spiritual capital and heart of Eurasia” are written on the earthly ball in the lower part of the shangyraq complex and also “Eurasia Flower Garden” are written in three languages: Kazakh, Russia and English

Ak Orda

• Tolebi, Kazybek bi and Aiteke bi Monument

Bank Europa

Europe and Asia is located in the centre of the flower garden