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Today, Astana is known for its futuristic architecture, housing key government institutions like the Akorda Residence, the Parliament House, and the Supreme Court. [20] [21] [22] It has become an important center for culture, education, and commerce in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
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On 20 March 2019, after Nazarbayev's resignation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed renaming the capital Astana to Nur-Sultan [227] in honor of Nazarbayev. The Parliament of Kazakhstan officially voted in favour of the renaming. [228] However, Kazakhstan changed the name of the capital from Nur-Sultan back to Astana in September 2022. [229]
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In 2010, an OSCE Summit was held in the Palace of Independence. The meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, as well as anniversary summits of SCO and OIC, have taken place in the palace. The most significant event in the history of the palace was a 2019 meeting of speakers of the parliaments of the Eurasian countries. [4]
In February 2017, live streaming was introduced to the official YouTube mobile app. Live streaming via mobile was initially restricted to users with at least 10,000 subscribers, [67] but as of mid-2017 it has been reduced to 100 subscribers. [68] Live streams support HDR, can be up to 4K resolution at 60 fps, and also support 360° video. [49] [69]
The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (Kazakh: Бейбітшілік пен келісім сарайы, Beibıtşılık pen kelısım saraiy), also translated as the Pyramid of Peace and Accord, is a 62-metre-high (203 ft) pyramid in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, since 2019, that serves as a non-denominational national spiritual centre and event venue.
The Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Kazakh: Тұңғыш Президент мұражайы, Tuńǵysh Prezıdent murajaıy) is a museum situated in Astana. It was established by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 28, 2004. [1] It is located on 11 Beibitshilik Street, in Astana. [2]