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 1891 military fortress Ak-Tobe officially was renamed to the city of Aktyubinsk

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124 years ago military fortress Ak-Tobe officially was renamed to the city of Aktyubinsk. Later it was joined to Turgay region. In March, 1932 Aktyubinsk became the center of Aktyubinsk region. On March 11, 1999, by the Decree of the President of Kazakhstan Aktyubinsk renamed to Aktobe.