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Where should we start the research of Astana? Of course, with the symbol of the capital - Baiterek. The monument represents a representation of the Kazakh people about the universe. According to legend, Baiterek is a tree of life, to which the sacred bird Samruk seeks. She hides in his high crown to lay a golden egg - the Sun giving life and hope. And at this time, at the roots of the tree hid the hungry dragon Aidahar, wanting to eat an egg. So eternal struggle of good and evil is presented. Here, the World River flows, on the shore of which stands Baiterek, propping the sky with its crown, and keeping the earth by its roots.
The Baiterek monument was opened in 2002, and became a sign of the history of Kazakhstan, a new stage in the life of the people. The structure of the tower symbolizes the three foundations of the universe - the underground, earthly and heavenly worlds. At a depth of four and a half meters is the lower level, where there are cafes, aquariums and a mini-gallery Baiterek. The height of the building is 97 meters, which symbolizes 1997, the year of the proclamation of the new capital. The metal structure of the tower weighs more than 1000 tons and costs 500 piles. At the top is a huge ball of glass with a diameter of 22 meters and weighing 300 tons. The total height is 105 meters. The architect of such an ambitious project became, known for his hi-tech facilities, Norman Foster.
To visit a glass ball it is necessary to rise in panoramic elevators to an altitude of 86 meters. Here there is a bar and a panoramic hall, in the center of which there is a wooden globe with 17 petals, signed by representatives of world religions. Also, here is "Ayaly-Alakan" - an impression of the palm of the first President of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev - a symbol of the careful attitude of the Kazakh people to peace and tranquility on our planet.
Here you can look at Astana from the height of the "bird's flight" - a modern business district on the left bank of Ishim, and cozy areas with squares on the right bank of the river.
Today Baiterek evokes from the world community persistent associations not only with the capital, but with the whole country, in general. It became not only a symbol of the city, but also of the whole Kazakh people, which retains its historical roots and is directed to the future.