Alzhan Ana Museum

The historical museum of the village of Älžan ana, operated by the KGGKP "Korday District Literary-Memorial Museum named after K. Azirbaev" of the Department of Culture and Language Development of the Akimat of the Zhambyl Region.

Direction and Profile of the Museum

The historical museum of the village of Älžan ana is equipped with ancient exhibits collected by the villagers. The museum exposition presents valuable information reflecting significant historical events and socio-political processes from the founding of the village to the present day.

The museum's collection preserves the seal of the village "Kasyk" from 1910, waist shackles, amulets, a kebeže, and other household items from the nomadic period. The exhibition also features photographic materials related to the period of the "Talapty" state farm, documents from the years of collectivization, information about the construction of the first Kazakh school, as well as a saber that belonged to the Cossack troops.

The museum has gathered information about personalities who contributed to the development of science and culture in the country. In particular, materials are presented about the first academician N. Sauranbaev, children's writer S. Sargasqaev, minister of the Kazakh SSR B. Boltyrikqyzy, as well as a stone mill that belonged to Älžan Bukarbaqyzy.

History of the Museum's Establishment

The museum was commissioned on June 26, 2018.

In 2017, the village of Kasyk was renamed to the village of Älžan ana. The museum is aimed at preserving the historical memory and spiritual values of the village.

Exhibition Halls

The museum consists of one large hall. The main directions of the exhibition are:

• History of the Village of Älžan ana

An exhibition corner dedicated to the history of the village.

• Mothers-Heroes

A section containing information about "golden-bellied" mothers.

• Descendants of the Village

Materials about citizens who contributed to the development of the country, their awards, and achievements.

• Veterans of the Afghan War

An exhibition corner dedicated to the villagers who participated in the Afghan War, featuring photographs and awards.

• D. Kunaev and the "Talapty" State Farm

Photographic materials of D. Kunaev are presented.

• Kenen Azirbaev

Exhibits include the dombyra of Kenen Azirbaev and photographic materials.

• Figures of the "Alash" Movement

Information about representatives of the Alash intelligentsia.

• Household Items

Keli and kelsap, kebeže, saddle, and other household items.

Valuable Exhibits

Cossack saber, seal of the village Kasyk, waist shackles, stone mill.

Museum Operating Hours

Monday - Friday: 09:00-18:00

Lunch break: 13:00-14:00

Saturday, Sunday - days off

Entrance to the museum is paid.