7 June 2008

Astana has a new flag

Filed under: Astana - KZBlog @ 1:39 pm

Astana has a new flag and seal, designed by the President and approved by the Mashlikhat of Astana on the 6th of June. According to nomad.su, the old seal was appropriate for the old city, once the capital of the Virgin Lands agricultural project. The new symbol is more fitting for the capital of a modern nation. The akim of Astana, Tasmagambetov noted that it was logical for the seal to change as the city and country are changing.

The new flag features a shanirak, the roof piece of a yurt, which symbolizes home and hearth and stability and is a widely used symbol in Kazakhstan. A stylized Baiterek is also clearly visible in the center. The Kazakh decorations represent bird’s wings and fire.


The old flag (center element is the seal)

the old flag and seal

The new flag (center element is the new seal)

the new flag and seal

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  1. It’s not bad at all, really. Looks less like a football team’s flag that the previous one, though too bad for the non-Kazakh citizens’ representation. How much longer until we get to Kazakh-bashi?

    Comment by Nyura — 8 June 2008 @ 8:23 pm

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