Kazakh leader attended opening ceremony of Independence Monument in Shymkent

The monument represents a 24-meter high triangular stela symbolizing the unity of Kazakhstan's people. It is crowned with a sculpture "Zher-Ana" (Motherland). The authors of the monument are Nasyr Rustemov and Bakhytzhan Ashirbayev. The financial assistance in erecting the monument was rendered by the region's businessmen. The project's cost is KZT 48 million.

Addressing the citizens of the region N. Nazarbayev noted "the state takes all measures to protect the nation against the influence of the world crisis. Special antirecessionary program Road Map developed by the Government allowed to create thousands of new jobs in South Kazakhstan region". "These are the achievements of our independence you should value and multiply", the Kazakh leader said.