Independence of Kazakhstan

The Monument of

Independence of Kazakhstan

This monument, depicting a young warrior soaring

on a winged snow leopard, symbolizes many centuries

of the nation’s history and a modern Kazakhstan

striving for its future.

Dedicated by

His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev,

the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

September 2006

[Seal of the Republic of Kazakhstan]

Marker is at the intersection of 16th Street, NW and O Street, NW, on the right when traveling north on 16th Street, NW.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB