Museum of Military Glory named after Boran Nysanbaev
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"Military Glory" Branch Named After Boran Nysanbayev under the Atyrau Regional Historical and Local Lore Museum
"Military Glory" Branch Named After Boran Nysanbayev
The main focus and profile of the "Military Glory" branch named after Boran Nysanbayev is to widely promote the military history of the Atyrau region. The primary goal of the branch is to comprehensively introduce the heroism of Hero of the Soviet Union Boran Nysanbayev, as well as the lives and heroic paths of our fellow countrymen who showed selflessness in defending the Motherland.
The branch’s exhibition covers several thematic directions. It broadly showcases the events of the Great Patriotic War, the heroism of soldiers from the Atyrau region who went to the front, and the diligent work of home front workers. The exhibitions include wartime documents, rare photographs, awards, and personal belongings of soldiers.
Additionally, the exhibition features the heroism of internationalist fighters, their life stories, and memories. The biography, military service, and heroic deeds of Boran Nysanbayev, after whom the branch is named, are presented as a separate thematic section.
The "Military Glory" branch named after Boran Nysanbayev is not only a place where historical exhibits are kept but also an important patriotic and educational center that instills a sense of heroism and patriotism in the younger generation.
History of the Formation of the "Military Glory" Museum Named After Boran Nysanbayev
The heroism of Hero of the Soviet Union Boran Nysanbayev became widely known on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the Great Victory. According to the decree No. 324 of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Kazakh SSR dated April 23, 1965, the Zeleny Secondary School was named after Hero of the Soviet Union Boran Nysanbayev. From that year, a special corner dedicated to the hero was established at the school.
On September 1, 1977, the school moved to a new building, where on the second floor, in a bright and spacious room, a museum named after Boran Nysanbayev was organized. From the very beginning, the museum was led by Munira Turgaliyeva, an honored teacher of the Kazakh SSR, an excellent worker of public education of the USSR, and a holder of the Order of the Red Banner of Labor.
According to the order No. 83 of the Department of Culture of the Atyrau Region dated April 29, 2011, the museum was reorganized as the "Military Glory" branch named after Boran Nysanbayev under the Atyrau Regional Historical and Local Lore Museum.
In 2020, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the museum was relocated to a separate building, and the exhibition halls were expanded. A new exhibition hall "The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" was created. The museum collection was supplemented with several new thematic exhibitions.
Main Thematic Sections of the Exhibition:
1. Childhood of Boran Nysanbayev
2. The school where the hero studied
3. The beginning of the Second World War (photo exhibition, collage)
4. War diorama and diorama dedicated to Boran Nysanbayev’s heroism
5. Victory. Return of heroes home. Heroes of the Soviet Union from Atyrau region
6. Exhibition dedicated to the Honored Worker of Education of the USSR, museum organizer Munira Turgaliyeva.
7.Exhibitions dedicated to Kazakh heroic women - Manshuk Mametova, Aliya Moldagulova, the first Kazakh female pilot, People’s Hero Khiuaz Dospanova, as well as internationalist soldiers who participated in the Afghan war (1979-1989) from Koktogai village and veterans of the Great Patriotic War from Inder district.
Valuable Artifacts in the Collection
Among the valuable artifacts of the museum are a shell fragment and rifle bullets found in 1975 at the site of the heroic deed of Boran Nysanbayev. These artifacts were discovered in the village of Leski, Pokrovsky District, Oryol Region, Russian Federation.
1. The shell fragment has an elongated shape, uneven edges, a rough surface, and a dark gray color. Length - 12 cm, weight - 100 grams.
2. Rifle bullets are made of lead, have an elongated and rounded shape, a rough surface, and are deformed due to wartime impact. The color is dark gray with signs of corrosion.
These artifacts are genuine witnesses of fierce battles during the Great Patriotic War and are preserved in the museum’s collection for visitors to see.
Museum Working Hours:
Working days: Monday - Friday
Working hours: 09:00 - 18:30
Lunch break: 13:00 - 14:30
Entrance Fees:
Adults - 300 KZT
Students and pensioners (upon presentation of ID) - 150 KZT
Schoolchildren - 100 KZT
Preschool children - 50 KZT
Opening hours
10:00 - 18:30
Ticket price
300 тг.
Website
atyrau-museum.kz
Address
Атырау облысы, Индер ауданы, Көктоғай ауылы, Сейфуллин көшесі 39