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The Independence Monument in Shymkent is a 34-meter three-edged stele on which was erected eight-meter female figure "Jer-ana" - "Mother Earth." Stele symbolizes the unity of the peoples of the country.

Description

The monument is located on an area of "Ordabasy", at the intersection of three streets bearing the names of famous biy, laid the foundation of unity of the Kazakh people: Tole bi, bi and Kazybek Aiteke. On each face of the stele knocked sayings data late medieval figures, warping steles decorated with national ornaments. Ordabasy Square and the monument "Otan Ana" The authors of the monument - Nasir Rustemov and Bakhytzhan Ashirbayev. The erection of the monument funded by businessmen area, the project cost - 48 million tenge..

Opening

The opening of the Monument of Independence took place on 22 September 2009. The decoration of the event was the participation of creative collectives. At the opening ceremony of the monument of independence "Jer Ana" was attended by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. The president did not miss the opportunity to speak to the crowd on the square the residents of South Kazakhstan region, and noted that the State shall take all necessary measures to protect its citizens from the effects of the global crisis. As well as the head of state said a few motivating phrases: "Independence - is the joy of every nation. Our independence this year will be 18 years old. For our independence we shed the blood of our ancestors more. Now it's our turn: we must raise the economy, to strengthen the border, strengthen internal security "and" All of this - the achievements of our independence, you need to appreciate and multiply "- said Nursultan Nazarbayev, addressing the younger generation of Southerners.