Key Points
Every year on December 16, Kazakhstan indulges in celebrations as the nation marks its Independence Day..
This day holds historical significance, commemorating the moment in 1991 when the country declared its sovereignty from the Soviet Union and embarked on a new journey as an independent state...
Kazakhstan's road to independence wasn't a sudden leap..
The seeds of discontent with Soviet rule were sown throughout the 1980s, with events like the 1986 Jeltoqsan protests highlighting the desire for self-determination..
Kazakhstan's Independence Day holds profound significance beyond simply marking a date on the calendar..
