1999 – Akmola region centre moves from Astana to Kokshetau. 2005 – The first photo exhibition themed The coins of sovereign Kazakhstan takes place at the National bank of Kazakhstan in Almaty. 2008 – The two-volume book Kazakh in Russia is published in Moscow. 2010 – The concert of symphonic orchestra of Israel that performed the works of Kazakh composers for the first time ever takes place in Tel Aviv. 2010 – The presentation of Abai Book of Words published for the first time ever in three languages is held in Almaty. 2016 – The unique exhibition Makkah on silver coins of the Moscow Mint opens at the National Museum of Kazakhstan.