Today's episode of the Anthems podcast delves into the national anthem of Kazakhstan, exploring its origins and the cultural significance behind it. The anthem, originally a patriotic song written by poet Zhumiken Sabruli Nazimandinov and composer Shamshi Khaldiakov in 1956, reflects the tumultuous history of Kazakhstan during the Soviet era, particularly the effects of the Virgin Lands campaign. As host Patrick navigates the history of Kazakhstan, he highlights the stark differences between the original lyrics and the reworked version that became the official anthem, revealing the underlying political intentions of both. Listeners will gain insight into how Kazakhstan's national identity has evolved and how its anthem serves as a symbol of pride and resilience for the Kazakh people. Through this exploration, Patrick emphasizes the importance of understanding the deeper narratives behind national anthems and their role in shaping cultural identity.

I forgot to say something during the show (sorry) but you can learn more about the person that suggested the anthem at CTpasts.com No one has gotten a plug before this because I hadn't thought of it yet. I think it's apparent this is a work in progress.

Here are my sources for my last episode of 2023 (year one of the show):

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20070513170602/http://www.kyzmet.kz/?lang=ru&id_1=45 
2. https://web.archive.org/web/20060205181454/http://www.orientalistica.ru/resour/runica/collection/e3a.htm 
3. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44645086 
4. https://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/explore/buildings/locations/room/b10_f1_h61/!ut/p/z0/fY5LC4JAFEZ_S4tZxr1jJm4HIUIyiSjGu5FJfEzpjI8h-vmpq1Ytv8Ph8AGBBDLqrWvltDWqnXdGQZ4KEfBdhHF6PO9R-Pfwdr0c0D95EAP9F-aCNyZRUgP1yjVbbSoLcrS2A_ngmFc8bwK-aPo5DCSACmtc-XEgm3LstFN1yXBlxjFsbbF-mxguDYY_jf5FWTiJzRfG0VKP/ 
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou3lW32EXL0 
6. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-17491344 
7. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Kazakhstan/-2ZAp-TgaSMC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA316&printsec=frontcover 
8. https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2018/08/16/is-the-caspian-a-sea-or-a-lake 
9. https://countrystudies.us/kazakstan/4.htm 
10. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/publication/the-kazakh-famine-1930-33-and-the-politics-history-the-post-soviet-space 
11. https://www.akorda.kz/kz/state_symbols/kazakhstan_anthem 
12. https://gcris.pau.edu.tr/handle/11499/35221 
13. https://adebiportal.kz/en/news/view/jumeken-sabiruli-najimedenov-could-turn-today-81__10444 
14. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Republic_or_Death/GeasCAAAQBAJ?hl=en 
15. https://web.archive.org/web/20071124051647/http://www.kazind.com/newsarchives/newsvol54.html 
16. https://www.shymkent.info/2021/08/15/shamshi-kaldayakov-the-father-of-kazakh-waltz/ 
17. Marshall, Alex (2015). Republic or Death! Travels in Search of National Anthems. London: Random House Books. pp. 140–144. 
18. https://web.archive.org/web/20160323094032/http://www.ecogeodb.com/ECO_Detail.asp?P=History&CN=Kazakhstan&C=KAZ 
19. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Principles_of_International_Politics/S7VG1yZP52gC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PT57&printsec=frontcover 
20. The CIA World Factbook 2012 Central Intelligence Agency - 2011 "National anthem: name: “Menıñ Qazaqstanym” (My Kazakhstan) lyrics/music: Zhumeken NAZHIMEDENOV"
21. https://www.akorda.kz/en/state_symbols/kazakhstan_anthem