Astana the capital of kazakhstan

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”

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.

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.

….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…

the Republic Kazakhstan began functioning in the former presidential residence

that is considered to be one of the most beautiful building in Astana.

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

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

Abay’s Monument

flower garden