Awards of Kazakhstan

[Christophe]

Last month, as I was flying through Kazakhstan with Air Astana from Almaty to Astana, I had the surprise and pleasure to see a very nice cover of magazine in my seat : the inflight magazine "World Discovery Kazakhstan".

This magazine was largely dedicated to Kazakhstan awards, with an article : "The National Awards of the Republic of Kazakhstan".

This article mentioned the editorial staff had the opportunity to visit the Kazakh Mint in Ust-Kamenogorsk.

The pictures, by Dmitriy Podlipayev and Nikolay Postnikov are superb.

I have scanned them, and will post them here. That's the first time I have seen so good pics of Kazakhstan's awards.

I start here with the cover of the inflight review.

Enjoy!!!!

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[Christophe]

Close-up pic of the cover : the Order of Barys (Panther) - detail of the Order of 1st Class.

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[Christophe]

Title Halyk Kaharmany (National Hero).

Instituted in 1993. Awarded for Merit in the Republic of Kazakhstan, civil and military feats in the name of freedom and independance of the country. Persons awarded with this Title also receive the Golden Star and Order of Otan.

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[Christophe]

Order of Altyn Kyran (Golden Eagle)

Instituted in 1995. awarded for high national merit. The award consists of a star and a symbol on a pendant.

Here is the "symbol".

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[Christophe]

Order of Altyn Kyran (Golden Eagle)

The Star.

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[Ed_Haynes]

WOW! If all airlines had seat pocket magazines like this, I would look forward to flying!!

[Riley1965]

I'd love to fly ODM Airlines I want to get a copy of it. Thanks for Sharing this with us!!!

Doc

[Christophe]

Kazakhstan is really very proud of its awards.

Kazakh awards are currently displayed on totems / panels in the streets of Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan.

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Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

[Christophe]

Close-up pic, with the Order of Barys (Panther) displayed.

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Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

[Vatjan]

I hope you put all available copies you found on this plane into your bag, to distribute among your forum buddies?

[Christophe]

I hope you put all available copies you found on this plane into your bag, to distribute among your forum buddies?

I've brought back some street totems also

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[Christophe]

Order of Barys (Panther)

Instituted in 1999. Awarded for special merit : in the consolidation of the state system and the sovereignty of the Republic of Kazakhstan; in securing peace, the consolidation of society and the unity of nationalities of Kazakhstan; the state, production, scientific, social and ciultural activity; in the consolidation of cooperation between nations, the approach and mutual enrichment of national cultures, friendly relations between states. The Order of Barys has 3 categories. The Order of Barys of 1st Class consists of a star and a symbol on a shoulder ribbon.

Here is the Star.

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[Christophe]

Order of Barys (Panther)

The symbol on the shoulder ribbon (1st Class).

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[Christophe]

Order of Barys (Panther)

Neck Ribbon (2nd Class).

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[Christophe]

Order of Barys (Panther)

3rd Class.

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[Christophe]

Order of Aibyn (Valor)

Instituted in 1995. Awarded to personnel of the Armed Forces, other security and military units, as well as officials of the prosecutor's office, national security, internal Affairs and others for demonstrating merit in combat training, ethe maintenance of a high level of alertness and learning new military technology, the protection of legality and public order; for courage and selflessness in performing official and military duties, as well as for feats when protecting the country's interests.

There are three classes. The first two types of the "Aibyn" decoration are conferred on junior and senior officers. The 3rd Class is given to soldiers, sailors, sergeants, first sergeants, ensigns and warrant officers.

Here is the 1st Class Order.

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[Christophe]

Order of Aibyn (Valor)

2nd Class Order.

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[Christophe]

Order of Aibyn (Valor)

3rd Class Order.

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Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

[paddywhack]

do you think borat will be getting awarded any of these!!!!! great pics though!!!

Edited November 12, 2006 by paddywhack

[Christophe]

There are many more "modest" medals to come!!!!

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Edited November 12, 2006 by Christophe

[Guest Rick Research]

Wow! FANTASTIC deesign work IS still out there in the world!

The Panther, particularly, with that translucent cobalt blue enamel is splendid!

[ilja559]

10 years of independence

[ilja559]

10 years to armed forces

[ilja559]

10 years of the constitution

[Lukasz Gaszewski]

Mmmm... excellent hunting!!! I wonder if it is possible to get a copy of this magazine. Does the Kazakh Mint have a website?

There are not too many good sites about contemporary awards of Kazakhstan. Here is one I found. I guess it may be known to some of you, but just in case you don't know it...

http://www.kazakhstan.orexca.com/awards_kazakhstan.shtml

Best regards,

Lukasz

PS: Do you know the width of the ribbons of Kazakh medals?

Edited November 13, 2006 by Lukasz Gaszewski