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NATIONAL FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN   
                                                                                                                        

The state flag of independent Kazakhstan was officially adopted in 1992. Its author is the artist Shaken Niyazbekov.
The national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a rectangular cloth of sky-blue color with the image of the sun with rays in the center, under which there is a soaring eagle (golden eagle). There is a vertical stripe with national ornament at the shaft. The image of the sun, its rays, the eagle and the national ornament - the color of gold. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 1: 2.
In the traditions of heraldry, each color symbolizes a certain concept. Thus, the sky blue color symbolizes honesty, loyalty and impeccability. In addition, the sky-blue color has a deep symbolic meaning in Turkic culture. Ancient Turks always revered the sky as their father-god, and their sky-blue banner symbolized devotion to the father-godfather. On the national flag of Kazakhstan it symbolizes the clear sky, peace and prosperity, and the monochrome background symbolizes the unity of our country.
Based on heraldic canons, the sun symbolizes wealth and abundance, life and energy. Therefore, the rays of the sun on the flag of the country have the shape of a grain - a symbol of wealth and prosperity. The image of the sun in the state attributes of Kazakhstan confirms its commitment to universal values and testifies that the new young state is full of life-affirming energy and is open to all countries of the world for partnership and cooperation.
The image of the eagle (golden eagle) is one of the main heraldic attributes that have long been used in the coats of arms and flags of many nations. This image is usually perceived as a symbol of power, foresight and generosity. Soaring under the sun golden eagle symbolizes the power of the state, its sovereignty and independence, the desire for high goals and a sustainable future. The image of the golden eagle occupies a special place in the worldview of Eurasian nomads. It is associated with such concepts as freedom and loyalty, dignity and courage, power and purity of thoughts. The stylized silhouette of the golden golden eagle reflects the aspiration of the young sovereign state to the heights of world civilization.
An important element of the national flag is the vertical stripe with the national ornament located at its shaft. Kazakh ornament is one of the forms of specific artistic perception of the world in strict accordance with the aesthetic tastes of the people. Representing the harmony of various forms and lines, it is an expressive means of revealing the inner world of the people. The national ornament along the shaft symbolizes the culture and traditions of the people of Kazakhstan.

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STATE EMBLEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
 

The coat of arms of sovereign Kazakhstan was officially adopted in 1992. Its authors are famous architects Zhandarbek Malibekov and Shot-Aman Ualikhanov.
The state coat of arms of the Republic of Kazakhstan has the shape of a circle (wheel) - it is a symbol of life and eternity, which was especially honored among the nomads of the Great Steppe.
The central heraldic element in the state emblem is the image of a shanyrak (the upper vaulted part of the yurt) on a blue background, from which the uyks (supports) spread out in all directions in the form of sun rays. To the right and left of the shanyrak are images of mythical winged horses. In the upper part there is a volumetric five-pointed star, and in the lower part there is the inscription "Qazaqstan". The image of the star, shanyrak, uyks, mythical horses, as well as the inscription "Qazaqstan" are made in gold color.
Shanyrak is the main system-forming part of the yurt, which resembles a celestial dome and is one of the key elements of life management in the traditional culture of Eurasian nomads. In the State Emblem of the Republic, the image of the shanyrak is a symbol of a common home and a united homeland for all peoples living in the country. The stable development of Kazakhstan depends on the well-being of each citizen, as the strength and stability of the shanyrak depends on the reliability of all its uyks (supports).
Winged mythical horses - tulpars in the state coat of arms are the key heraldic element. Since time immemorial, the image of a horse has symbolized such concepts as courage, loyalty and strength. The wings symbolize the centuries-old dream of the multinational people of Kazakhstan to build a strong and prosperous state. They testify to pure thoughts and aspiration for consistent improvement and creative development. Golden wings of horses also remind golden ears and personify diligence of Kazakhstanis and material well-being of the country. 
In the past centuries, horns were actively used in cult rituals of nomads, as well as the tops of their battle flags. Images of heavenly grace, earthly fertility and military luck in the form of horns of various animals have always occupied significant places in the symbolic compositions of various peoples. Thus, the winged horse with the horn of plenty is an important typological image, which has deep semantic and historical roots.
Another detail in the state emblem of the republic is a five-pointed star. This symbol has been used by mankind since ancient times and symbolizes the constant aspiration of people to the light of truth, to everything sublime and eternal. The image of the star in the state emblem reflects the desire of Kazakhstanis to create a country open for cooperation and partnership with all peoples of the world. The hearts and embraces of the people of Kazakhstan are open to representatives of all five continents.
The main color used in the state emblem is the color of gold, which serves as a symbol of wealth, justice and fairness.

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NATIONAL ANTHEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

In the history of independent Kazakhstan the national anthem of the country was approved twice - in 1992 and in 2006.
After the Republic gained state sovereignty in 1992, a contest for the music and text of the anthem of Kazakhstan was announced. As a result of the contest it was decided to keep the musical version of the anthem of the Kazakh SSR. Thus, the authors of the music of the first Kazakhstani anthem were Mukan Tulebayev, Yevgeny Brusilovsky and Latif Hamidi. The contest for the best text was also won by the author's team represented by famous poets: Muzafar Alimbayev, Kadyr Myrzaliyev, Tumanbay Moldagaliyev and poetess Zhadyra Daribayeva.
In order to popularize the sound symbols of the country, a new national anthem was adopted in 2006. Its basis was the popular patriotic song "Meninң Kazakstanim". It was written in 1956 by Shamshi Kaldayakov on the verses of Zhumeken Najimedenov. To give the song a high status of the national anthem and a more solemn sound. The first President of Kazakhstan - Yelbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev finalized the original text. The Parliament of Kazakhstan at a joint session of the chambers on January 6, 2006 made appropriate amendments to the Decree "On State Symbols" and approved the new national anthem of the country.




 

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