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NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Kazinform s Timeline is the one-stop shop where you can learn about historical events for the 21st of May. See what notable events happened throughout Kazakhstan s history on May 21. Related news
EVENTS
1940 – The Institute of Geological Research is founded by academician Kanysh Satpayev. Today it is the leading geological scientific research centre of Kazakhstan.
1999 – Outstanding Kazakh poet, author of more than 30 poetic books, well-known public figure Mukhtar Shakhanov is awarded the Rukhaniyat International Award. His works were translated into 30 languages of the world.
1999 – The Caspian oil pipeline laying kicks off. It is to run from West Kazakhstan to the Black Sea shores.