Astana is the new capital of Kazakhstan. This is perhaps one of the most modern cities in Central Asia. Having become the capital after Alma-Ata, Astana began to develop intensively in all respects. This is especially true for urban infrastructure. In just fifteen years, a wonderful cultural and economic center of world significance has grown from a simple ordinary city.
When is City Day celebrated? How does Astana celebrate it? What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
After reading this article, you can find out brief information about this amazingly beautiful modern city, about why today's capital of Kazakhstan is a source of pride for people living in it. Before we move on to the answer to the question of what is the day of Astana, let's get acquainted with the city itself.
About the beginning of the city
Astana is the former Tselinograd, which was earlier called Akmola. The city was built as a military fortification by Russian-Kazakh soldiers in 1824year on the banks of the river. Ishim (Karaotkel area).
It was in those days a terrible backwater, where 150 people worked at handicraft small enterprises. They were engaged in the processing of livestock raw materials. Sometimes fairs were held here - trade in various agricultural products.
It turns out that, in fact, Astana's birthday is 1824.
Further development
By 1868, the settlement became a district center, the population of which began to be about 10 thousand people.
In the 60s of the 20th century, virgin lands began to be developed in Kazakhstan, in connection with which Astana received an impetus to its new development. In the spring of 1955, young people arrived in Kazakhstan to develop virgin lands.
The city has become widely known for the fairs held here. Traders came here from all regions of Kazakhstan, from Central Asia and even from Russia. In connection with all these events, the city received a new name - Tselinograd. It acquired the status of the administrative center of a vast agricultural region.
Since 1998, after gaining independence by the republic and moving the capital here, Astana has become the youngest city in the world with such a status. Since then, it has been getting prettier day by day, changing its appearance.
From the history of the holiday
In 1994, on July 6, the Supreme Council of the republic adopted a resolution on the transfer of the capital from the city of Alma-Ata to the city of Akmola. And in 1997, the President of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev made a final decision. According to his Decree of 1998 (May 6), Akmola was renamed Astana.
Since then, the City Day in Astana has been celebrated annually. At that time, this holiday was celebrated on June 10. And in 2006, its date was changed and moved to July 6. This decision still causes some controversy among some people, since the birthday of the 1st President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, N. A. Nazarbayev, is also celebrated on the same day. It should be noted that there is a statement by the opposition that this coincidence allows us to speak of the new city as the most expensive gift that the head of Kazakhstan presented to himself.
The Mazhilis approved an amendment to the Law of the Republic "On holidays in the Republic of Kazakhstan", according to which the state holiday of the republic - Capital Day - July 6 was established. The Majilis Committee pointed out that this holiday for the people will have an important historical and cultural significance. This day is a symbol of the great achievements of the republic. Since then, July 6 is the day of the city. Astana blossoms on this day.
About transformations in the city
From the very beginning of Astana's acquisition of the status of the capital of the republic, mass construction began here, as a result of which it turned into a beautiful modern city of Central Asia. In 20 years, the population has grown from 270 thousand people to 800 or more.
Since the city became the capital and the day of Astana was officially appointed, everything here has changed. Not only Kazakh architects took part in the construction, but alsonumerous foreign experts. The main goal in creating the image of the capital is to give Astana a Eurasian image. This city combines the best elements of the West and the East.
The old part of the city has changed a lot, the modern embankment of the Yesil River has acquired a beautiful view, new modern buildings have appeared on the main square near the Ak-Orda Presidential Palace (the new city center).
To celebrate the day of Astana, its inhabitants can be proud. Residents and visitors see how rapidly the new city rises and expands. The 105-meter Baiterek tower with an observation deck at the level of 97 meters looks majestically. And this figure (97) is not at all accidental - this is a significant year for Astana (the year of the transfer of the capital).
Conclusion
Astana Day has become the most significant holiday not only in Kazakhstan. Such attention to Astana is due to the fact that it is the main symbol of the great achievements of the Republic of Kazakhstan during the years of its independence. By decision of UNESCO in 1999, Astana was deservedly awarded the title of "City of the World".
And the capital is also a free economic zone, which greatly contributes to the rapid economic development of Astana.
