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In 1961, construction of the Palace of Tselinniks began in Tselinograd (modern Astana)

In 1999, memorial complex of Karasay and Agyntay batyrs (warriors) was opened in Ayyrtau

In 1894, was born Saken Seyfullin - a writer, a statesman and an outstanding son of the Kazakh people

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In 1894, was born Saken Seyfullin - a writer, a statesman and an outstanding son of the Kazakh people

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Saken (Sadvokas) Seyfullin — writer, statesman and outstanding child of Kazakh nation. He was born on October 15, 1894 in Zhanarkin district, Zhezkazgan region in a peasant family. His parents were poor. However, it was a family which liked music, poetry and understood the beauty. Saken’s father had an ear for music; he was brilliant dombra player and cheerful person. His mother Zhamal knew national oral traditions very well and could tell tales and legends. Very often poetic competitions (aytys) were held in the village (aul) where Saken’s family lived.