The opening ceremony of "Elbasy and the History of Independent Kazakhstan" exhibition hall was held in Local History Museum of Atyrau region on December 1 - the Day of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Akim of Atyrau region Makhambet Dosmukhambetov and member of the Atyrau branch of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, chairman of the Georgian ethno-cultural association "Iveria" Zurab Bobokhidze cut the ribbon of the hall dedicated to the First President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. In his speech, the head of the region described in detail the great work of the President for the benefit of the country.
The cultural event was attended by Yerkin Abil, head of the exposition and exhibitions service of the President's Library, director of the State Historical Institute, representatives of the regional department of culture, archives and documentation, members of the museum's scientific council, professors, historians, local historians and students of Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau State University.
The exposition hall of the museum, which preserves the valuable artifacts of the Atyrau region and promotes the high value of historical artifacts, displays historical information about the life of the First President, photos of his youth and public life. In the special hall, archival documents, reflecting the historical moments of the work done by the Leader of the Nation in ruling and developing the country, were presented to the public. In this hall, a special place was given to the Constitution and national symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan, documentary information on the introduction of the national currency, the establishment of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan's membership in the United Nations. References and photos depicting the achievements of Atyrau region in the years of independence in the economy and culture were posted. The audience viewed photos taken during the President's visit to Atyrau region, as well as photo exhibits showing the historical moments of the first launch of such large enterprises as Tengizchevroil LLP, AtyrauMunayMash LLP. In addition, samples of the first coins of the sovereign country, published on the initiative of a great man, were presented to the public in this hall.