January 7. Kazinform's timeline of major events
Kazinform's Timeline is the one-stop shop where you can learn about historical events for the 7th of January. See what notable events happened throughout Kazakhstan's history on January 7.
EVENTS
1992 – The French Republic recognizes the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. On January 25, 1992, the two countries establish diplomatic relations.
2006 – The new State Anthem of Kazakhstan based on ‘Menin Kazakhstanym’ (My Kazakhstan) song written by Zhumeken Nazhimedenov and Nursultan Nazarbayev and composed by Shamshi Kaldayakov is approved.
2010 – One of France’s leading foreign policy and analytical magazines ‘L'Essentiel des relations internationales’ issues a 100-page report about Kazakhstan featuring the history of the development of independent Kazakhstan through the prism of state and constitutional building, the unique practice of maintaining peace and accord.
2012 – Kazakhstani Evelina Bolmasova and Nastya Prokoptseva aged 6 and 8, respectively, win special awards at the Child and Dog International Drawing Competition held in Poland.
2015 – The Kazakh-Spanish film ‘Los olvidados de Karagandá’ (Forgotten in Karaganda) earns the Diamond Awards at the Documentary Film Competition of the California Film Awards.