Astana within one generation overcome the way that other countries have passed by centuries

"We were able to use the potential of the capital in order to show the world the possibilities of our country.
That is why the international community has chosen Kazakhstan as the venue for the World Exhibition "EXPO-2017". Suffice it to say that our country has become the first in the CIS, who chaired the OSCE held a summit of the organization and the host of EXPO-2017 - World Event ", the President said.

The early years of independence, when the country has faced the difficulties, the President had initiated a transition of a capital from Almaty to Astana city. Due to a strong will of the Head of State, a new capital has been built in a short period of time- in some years above 5oo large buildings were built simultaneously. The construction success of the new capital has become the epitome of the Kazakhstan's success, as just with the beginning of the Astana construction, positive changes in the socio-economic development of the country have been made. Construction of Astana had a huge multiplier effect - over the years, the construction industry in Kazakhstan has become one of the most advanced and modern sectors of the economy.

It is common, when President Nursultan Nazarbayev is named the chief architect of Astana. There's no exaggeration. The Head of Stae exactly,having putting forward the idea of building a new capital, has made every effort to ensure that Astana has become the jewel of the steppes, a major regional center - economic, political, cultural and scientific.
Thanks to the ideas of the Head of State, the capital of Kazakhstan has acquired a unique architectural appearance, combining high-tech culture and traditions of the East with the West.

The most important objects designed by the direct instructions of the President, the most important planning decisions are made with the direct participation. The best architects of the world - Kisho Kurokawa, Norman Foster, Kenzo Tange, and many others have embodied in reality the ideas of a new capital of Kazakhstan proposed by Nursultan Nazarbayev buildings and objects created by the plans of President Nazarbayev, immediately become the main attractions of the capital.

The successful development of Kazakhstan's independence has turned the country to the object of attention of the world community that appreciates the role of President Nursultan Nazarbayev to the development of the young sovereign state. For foreign observers Astana has become an indicator of socio-economic and political condition of the country, the embodiment of a unique path of development of Kazakhstan, the criterion for evaluating our success. Foreign media, who began to pay attention to the country, largely due to the successful construction and establishment of Astana, publish world community's opinions about Kazakhstan and its new capital.

"The city, known as" Astana "(in Kazakh -"Capital"), was founded in 1997. Today about 500,000 residents live there. Astana is a city which jumped over a decade for a few years. This charming, modern administrative center is full of life," Hungarian magazine "Magyar Nemzet-Kepesiar" read in 2007.

"Business Journal of Slovakia" in the same year published: "Every structure has been built recently or still is under construction. Each building is a novelty in the architectural sense, size, color scheme and layout. "
In addition to the unprecedented pace of construction and unique architectural appearance of the new capital of Kazakhstan, foreign media are paying attention to the ideological component of plans for further development of Astana.

The world highly appreciates Kazakhstan's model of peace and harmony in society, peace initiatives of our country.
"One of the most prominent architects of the world, Sir Norman Foster in 2004 enthusiastically accepted the invitation of the President of Kazakhstan to build in the capital for two years, an unusual palace. According to the plan of the President, the object was to be in the form of a pyramid - the embodiment of peace and harmony. " Hungarian magazine «Posztinfo» wrote in 2008.

"Pyramid" is unofficial name of the Palace of Peace and Accord that became a symbol of ethnic and religious stability, friendship of peoples - our most important legacy.

Indian Journal «Political events» in 2008 noted that "Astana is the political and cultural center of the region."

"President Nazarbayev draws attention to the importance of the cultural enrichment of the people, while pursuing economic, social and political modernization of society. Astana today is positioning itself as the capital of fastest-growing economy in Central Asia with a thriving oil industry, cutting-edge infrastructure and high GDP per capita, which has doubled in the last 10 years. "

It is no mere chance, Astana is honored various awards from international organizations, according to the rankings of cities and capitals. You can lead the world in the expression of known political leaders, social activists, academics, businessmen, to imagine how Astana is seen through the eyes of people who have seen a lot and know a lot.

Former President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea in 2004, said: "Astana can serve as a good example for the transfer of the capital of Korea in the future ..."

"From this city, the capital of Kazakhstan, where people live in harmony of different nationalities and different religions, I urge all Christians and believers of other faiths, so that they together created a world without violence, a world that enjoys life, developing in equity, solidarity ... " Pope John Paul II stated during his visit to Astana in September 2001.

"Here, in Astana, we build not just a building; we are building a state capital. Each builder understands the importance and significance of constructed projects. We are very pleased to have participated in this great project, the construction of the capital of Kazakhstan," Mustafa Sami Erkuvun, Regional Director of "Ceylan Limited" LLP announced.

In conclusion, it can quote the words of President Nursultan Nazarbayev, spoken at a ceremony dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Astana: "In the history of any country, a period when the collective spirit of the nation goes from the resting stage to the stage of passionate recovery. Then the total energy of the people, their intellectual and creative power can achieve stunning results, within a generation to overcome the way that other countries have passed by centuries. In our history, this period began with the advent of new capital - Astana ".