If a nation does not know its history, if the country loses its history, then its citizens have nowhere to go.
Mirzhakyp Dulatuly

Today in history

In 1937 Balkhash obtained the status of the city

In 1930 by the decision of Joint State Political Directorate (JSPD) more than 20 members of Alash movement were repressed

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In 1957, the village Ekibastuzugol was renamed to Ekibastuz town

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In 1957, the village Ekibastuzugol was renamed to Ekibastuz town - e-history.kz
56 years ago by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Kazakh SSR, Ekibastuzugol village was renamed to Ekibastuz town.