In November, the head of the Atyrau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore M. Kipiyev and the director of the KPI company “Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc.” D. Ashimov signed a bilateral memorandum.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Akim of the Atyrau region Zh. Bissembiyev, Head of the Department of Culture and Languages Development of the Atyrau region A. Zholamanov, General Director of the KPI company D. Ashimov, Head of the Atyrau regional museum of history and local lore M. Kipiyev, as well as veterans of the oil industry and employees of the KPI company.

Deputy Akim of Atyrau region Zhasulan Bissembiyev noted that KPI is a leading company in the development of the gas and chemical industries and that the complex makes a huge contribution to the economy and industry of Kazakhstan.

At the end of the signing of the memorandum of cooperation, on the occasion of the second anniversary of the launch of the gas chemical complex "Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc.", the General Director of KPI D. Ashimov handed over to the museum the first batch of propylene powder, polypropylene granules of the 030GP brand, the seal of the first tank with raw material C3H8 (propane), as well as historical photographs depicting the launch ceremony of the complex.

1. Ashimov also noted that within the framework of the memorandum, new joint projects between KPI and the museum will be implemented, and expressed confidence that in the future, exhibits from other projects will be added to create a gas chemical corner in the museum.

The event turned into an Open Day for workers in this industry at the Atyrau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore on the occasion of the two-year anniversary of the founding of KPI.

 KPI is a leader in the development of the country's gas and petrochemical industries. As the first integrated gas chemical production facility, the company makes a huge contribution to the development of the economy and industry of Kazakhstan.

To mark the 125th anniversary of the eruption of the first oil fountain in Kazakhstan, the museum opened a temporary exhibition, “Karashungul – the first oil field in Kazakhstan.”

Goals of exhibition: to give young people an idea of ​​the general history of Kazakhstani oil, the history of fields, oil production in our country, the impact and benefits of domestic oil production on the country's economy today and in the future.

The exhibition presented materials from the Central State Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty, the Central State Archive of Scientific and Technical Documentation, as well as documentary materials and exhibits from the fund of the Atyrau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore. The exhibition was supplemented by models of the Karashungul and Dossor oil fields and also an oil tower.

The exhibition was opened by the head of the Atyrau regional department of culture and language development A. Taufikovich, and historians researching the history of oil Berdigozhin Leskali Bazargaliuly, associate professor of the Atyrau University named after Kh. Dosmukhamedov, doctor of historical sciences and Mukhitov Kabibek Sadiruly, associate professor of the Atyrau University named after Kh. Dosmukhamedov, candidate of historical sciences shared their research and talked about the history of transportation in the oil industry.

The opening ceremony of the exhibition was attended by employees and veterans of the Embamunaigas company, company managers, students of the Atyrau Polytechnic Higher College named after S. Mukashev, Atyrau College of Business and Law.

The exhibition, organized with the aim of popularizing the history of Kazakhstani oil and oil fields in our region, will be presented to museum guests from November 7 to 15 and will continue at the sites of the fields.

On October 16, 2024, the evening of the meeting "Talented Pacer of Writing" took place. It was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the member of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan, Honorary Journalist of Kazakhstan, excellent information worker, Honorary Citizen of the Kyzylkoga District, local historian Tolegen Zhanabayuly.

       The event began with the play “Tolegen Tulga”, dedicated to Tolegen Zhanabayuly. It was performed by actors of the Academic Kazakh Drama Theater named after Makhambet Utemisuly.

       The first congratulatory words were delivered by the head of the Department of Culture and Languages Development of the Atyrau Region Zholamanov Abil Taufikovich, writer Sidagaliev Saipeden Shamshidenuly, editor-in-chief of the newspaper «Atyrau» Kosshiyev Nazarbek Tuleuishovich, and aksakal of the batagoy Akmyrza Batyrkayruly.

After this, singers from the regional philharmonic society named after N. Zhantorin performed for the audience.

      The event was attended by heads of cultural institutions of the Atyrau region, local veterans of journalism, media representatives, local historians, relatives and contemporaries of Tolegen Zhanabauyly.

The museum's fund is replenished with valuable relics belonging to Fariza Ongarsynova, the people's writer of Kazakhstan, an outstanding poetess, the queen of poetry, noted for her unique mark in the history of Kazakh literature. The Chief Curator of the fund, B. Khasanova, and head of the department for accounting fund, F. Tamenova, were sent to Almaty in early November to collect exhibits. Among the relics donated by the poet’s sister, Almagul Ongarsynova, are a dombra and kylkobyz, a mandolin, books and photographs, manuscripts, clothes that she wore during her life, and other items.

On July 10, on the occasion of Fisherman’s Day, the Atyrau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore organized a temporary exhibition “The Land Rich In Fish”. The event was attended by students and teachers of the Kazakh secondary school “Zhana Sharua” of the Kyzylkoga district and members of the youth labor collective “Zhasyl El”, created at the cultural center of the village of Damby.

The exhibition from the museum fund includes a decree of the Council of Ministers of the Kazakh SSR, published in 1983, a photocopy of the newspaper "Socialist Construction" issue No. 360 for 1945, the working process of the Guryev fish processing plant, historical photographs of the moment of fishing, cans of fish products from the fish canning plant , a model of sturgeon, fisherman's clothing, fishing gear, as well as a certificate of awarding the honorary title “Hero of Socialist Labor” to fish splitter A. Baizhigitov, whose work has been recognized in our region for many years, biographical information and documentary materials of Kh. Gabdolova and of K. Aliev.

On June 20, an educational lesson dedicated to the 380th anniversary of statesman Aiteke biy Baibekuly, one of the three famous biys who contributed to strengthening the unity of the Kazakh people, was held at the Atyrau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore.

Biy of the junior zhuz Aiteke biy from the Alshyn tribe was one of the three wise biys who were advisers to Tauke Khan. The purpose of the lesson is to popularize the biography of Aiteke biy, his wisdom and oratory, which are an example for new generations.

The educational lesson was attended by students of the camp organized by the center of Abay and the Almaly secondary school.