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 1998 the Decree of the President of Kazakhstan “On renaming Akmola to Astana” was issued

In 1992 diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Denmark were established

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In 2011, the 19th republican theater festival dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence was opened in Almaty

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In 2011, the 19th republican theater festival dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence was opened in Almaty - e-history.kz
Republican and regional theaters of the country participated in a festival with the best statements on works of domestic authors on the patriotism, reflecting formation and achievements of new Kazakhstan, and also the historical importance of the independence which premieres took place during the last two-three theatrical seasons. The festival was held for formation of repertoire of domestic theaters, strengthening and development of current scenic trends; tasks treat: stimulation of creative search of theatrical collectives, definition of the main directions in development of current scenic trends; replenishment of repertoire of theaters by statements of high art level. Display of the majority of festival performances took place on a scene of the Kazakh state academic theater for children and youth by G. Musrepov.