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Kazakhstan independence
![Kazakh President Chimes in on ‘Gift’ Controversy Kazakh President Chimes in on ‘Gift’ Controversy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-01-05-7.jpg)
Kazakh President Chimes in on ‘Gift’ Controversy
By Catherine Putz
A pair of Russian lawmakers last month said Kazakhstan’s territory was a “gift” from Russia, resurrecting an old offensive tune.
![1986: Kazakhstan’s Other Independence Anniversary 1986: Kazakhstan’s Other Independence Anniversary](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-18_18-18-24.jpg)
1986: Kazakhstan’s Other Independence Anniversary
By Catherine Putz
In 1986, student protesters crowded the streets of Almaty and were suppressed by Soviet authorities.
![Kazakhstan at 25 Kazakhstan at 25](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-01_01-44-27.jpg)
Kazakhstan at 25
By Aigerim Toleukhanova, Nygmet Ibadildin
The last Soviet republic to declare independence has come a long way since 1991, but challenges remain.
![Terror and Protest: 2 Trials End in Kazakhstan Terror and Protest: 2 Trials End in Kazakhstan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-18_18-18-24.jpg)
Terror and Protest: 2 Trials End in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
As Astana faces its 25th independence anniversary, Kazakhstan has some introspection to do on its much-touted unity.
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