Astana has been the capital of Kazakhstan since the end of 1997. It is the youngest in the world, because it was founded only in 1827. The capital of Kazakhstan, whose name was Akmola until 1998, is growing and developing right before our eyes, reflecting the dynamic development of the country. In recent years, a large number of unusual examples of architecture and sights have appeared in Astana.
In 1999, UNESCO awarded Astana the title of "City of Peace", and since 2000 it has been participating in the International Assembly of Capitals and Major Cities. Gradually, the city becomes a major economic, cultural, business and tourist center, and such changes cannot be ignored.
Old neighborhoods are being reconstructed, and new ones are growing at an astonishing rate. The list of sights of Astana is wide and interesting. For example, the symbol of the city is the Baiterek tower, which rises to 105 meters. At the level of 97 meters (and this figure is not accidental - it marks the year of transfer of the capital to Astana) there is an observation deck, which offers a beautiful view of the panorama of the city and its environs. In addition, the ball crowning the tower changes color depending onfrom the angle of the sun's rays on it, and at times it seems that it is practically floating in the air.
The architectural style of Astana is unique, it combines the features of European and Asian cultures, is a kind of "alloy".
Already, the capital of Kazakhstan hosts a large number of various conferences, meetings and forums, providing officials with a comfortable stay in the rather harsh Kazakh climate.
Alma-Ata - the first capital of Kazakhstan since the collapse of the USSR - now wears
title "southern capital", while Astana is considered the northern capital. The latter is also often referred to as "young". By the way, for some time the capital of Kazakhstan, when it was still part of the USSR, was Orenburg, which is now part of the Russian Federation and one of the largest cities bordering the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Astana, as hoped not only by the citizens of Kazakhstan, but also by residents of friendly countries, in the near future will become one of the world's leading centers of attraction, the prerequisites for this already exist. Capital of Kazakhstan year after year
proves that its potential and the potential of the whole country is great: in the city itself there are enterprises from such sectors of the economy as agro-industrial engineering, food processing, processing of agricultural products, as well as a powerful transport complex and, of course, a gradually developing service sector.
Already, the capital of Kazakhstan attracts many tourists, as it has a powerful recreational potential (there are a large number of museums, galleries, theaters, unusual parks and original examples of architecture in the city). Young people will be attracted by the city's nightclubs and bars. New institutions and buildings are constantly being built and opened. Soon Astana will simply be unrecognizable!
Many sister cities of Astana, among which, by the way, is Moscow, should probably follow the example of the young, but extremely promising capital, because we also have something to strive for.
