Historical and Cultural Center of the First President

The Historical and Cultural Center of the First President was opened in 2011 in the town of Temirtau, Karaganda Province. Nursultan Nazarbayev has lived in Temirtau for several years. Visitors can familiarize themselves with documents and photographs telling about Nazarbayev's life, as well as about the history of independent Kazakhstan.

The museum building catches an eye even from afar - it is a huge sparkling tent that resembles a yurt, traditional dwelling of the steppe people. The museum consists of 6 exhibition halls: "In the flow of time", "Kazakhstan's way", "Steel Profile of Kazakhstan", "Personality Phenomenon", "Independent Kazakhstan", "Son of His Time". Here, research activities are carried out. Events showing the scientific and cultural achievements of the country are held as well.