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 1920, G. Alibekov became the first People's Commissioner for Justice in Kazakhstan

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Drafts of the first decrees to abolish kalym (groom’s payment to the bride’s parents), to combat barymta (cattle rustling), and the decree «On Kirghiz (Kazakh) marriage law» were developed during his term of office. 231 judicial and 111 investigation station were established under his leadership at the end of 1920.