"Holding such an important event in Almaty on the eve of the Day of the First President is a great honor for us - Almaty citizens. Formation of Independent Kazakhstan, its achievements are inextricably linked with the name of Nursultan Abishevich. The first President of Kazakhstan is the creator of modern Kazakhstani statehood. The large-scale economic, political and spiritual modernization led by the Head of the State will ensure Kazakhstan's accession to 30 developed countries of the world. The successful development of Almaty, which has become the largest megacity of Central Asia, forming the fifth part of the country's economy, became possible only thanks to the constant huge support of our President. The personality phenomenon of Nursultan Abishevich Nazarbayev is revealed through examples of fateful decisions: it is declaration of Independence, adoption of the Constitution, the transfer of the capital and many others," said Almaty’s governor Bauyrzhan Baibek.

The Central State Museum will present materials and results of the study of the funds of the personal archive, personal library and the museum of the Head of State. It is important to note that the exhibition includes excursions, conferences, master classes, seminars and concerts.

"This exhibition presents unique exhibits and works of art, originals of the most important documents that were signed by our president during the years of Independence and original photographic materials that reflect the various historical moments of our Independence. Also, the highest state awards of more than 50 foreign countries were exhibited, with which our President was awarded. Valuable and rare books with dedicatory inscriptions. We assume that the exhibition will last until January 15, 2018, and we hope that at least 50,000 Almaty residents will visit it," he said. Director of the Library of the First President of the RK, head of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mahmut Kasymbekov.

The exhibition consists of 4 sections:

"The Leader's Way" includes the biography of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, "The Leader's Phenomenon" - the history of the formation and development of the concept of state building, "The President's Award - Gratitude to the People" - which presents the highest state awards, "The Leader Recognized by the World" - about the foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan .

The exhibition will be open until January 14, 2018.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/13877?lang=kk