Astana - the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan — Official site of ....
The idea of creation of a new, modern capital of Kazakhstan belongs to President
Nursultan Nazarbayev. On July 6, 1994, the Supreme Council of the Republic of
Kazakhstan decided to move the capital from Almaty to Akmola. On December 10
, 1997, the capital was officially transferred to Akmola. In line with the ...