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Independence Day in Kazakhstan is celebrated on December 16th and marks the country's formal independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. It is one of the most important public holidays in Kazakhstan.
The dissolution of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991 resulted in Kazakhstan declaring its independence on December 16, 1991. Nursultan Nazarbayev, the then-leader of Kazakhstan, became the country's first president. Since then, December 16th has been commemorated as a symbol of national freedom and a new beginning for the Kazakh people.
Independence Day is marked by various festivities that reflect national pride and cultural heritage. The celebrations often include:
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Independence Day serves as an occasion to honor Kazakhstan's history while looking forward to its future development.