Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan

ASTANA IS THE CAPITAL OF KAZAKHSTAN It was proclaimed as a capital since the 10th of December of 1997. International presentation of the capital was held in 1998. Since that year the whole image of the city has changed. Beautiful buildings made of glasses and concrete have been built. The buildings of Parliament and Government have got a new image. Such hotels as “Intercontinental”, “Fintrako-Comfort”, living complexes and districts have appeared. In the down town of Astana a new Congress Hall has risen. The park of culture and rest has been updated. A new building of VIP airport, modern supermarket “Eurasia”, entertainment center for children “The World of Fantasy” have been built. A wide program of a development of the science, culture and education is being realized. That’s why 12 branches of private universities, colleges, 8 schools and 5 medical universities were opened. A new building of the Gumilev’s University and National museum are being built. Kazakh’s and Russian’s Drama theatre are being built. Real ornament of the city is a park of sculptures. In 1998 international competition of making up ideas to make new down town of Astana was held. The winner was Japanese architect. In his opinion the city should combine the beauty of Europe and sophistication of the East. He made such unusual constructions as “Baiterek”, “Dollar”, “Trembling Bridge”.Астана