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Complete the sentence about Mazhilis with the correct year: The first parliamentary elections under this framework were held in December ______, with all seats in both houses contested.
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Complete the sentence about Mazhilis with the correct year: The first parliamentary elections under this framework were held in December ______, with all seats in both houses contested.
1995. The first parliamentary elections under this framework were held in December 1995, with all seats in both houses contested.
2
Complete the sentence about Dina Nurpeisova with the correct year: In ______, she met Smagul Koshekbaev, who persuaded Nurpeisova to move to Almaty, where she became nationally recognized as a player and composer.
1937. In 1937, she met Smagul Koshekbaev, who persuaded Nurpeisova to move to Almaty, where she became nationally recognized as a player and composer.
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Complete the sentence about Dzungar–Qing Wars with the correct year: After the collapse of the Yuan dynasty in ______, China's Mongol rulers withdrew to Mongolia and became known as the Northern Yuan.
1368. After the collapse of the Yuan dynasty in 1368, China's Mongol rulers withdrew to Mongolia and became known as the Northern Yuan.
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Complete the sentence about Kara-Khitan Khanate with the correct year: In ______, two groups of Khitans fled westward to escape the Jin invasion.
1122. In 1122, two groups of Khitans fled westward to escape the Jin invasion.
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Complete the sentence about Akhmet Baitursynuly with the correct year: After graduating in ______, Ahmet held teaching positions in a number of cities in Kazakhstan, including Aktobe, Kostanay and Karkaraly.
1895. After graduating in 1895, Ahmet held teaching positions in a number of cities in Kazakhstan, including Aktobe, Kostanay and Karkaraly.
6
Complete the sentence about Kokpar with the correct year: After the Afghan Taliban was ousted in ______, the sport resumed.
2001. After the Afghan Taliban was ousted in 2001, the sport resumed.
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Complete the sentence about Kazakhstan Stock Exchange with the correct year: The exchange was incorporated as a closed joint-stock company on December 30, ______, under the name Kazakhstan Inter-Bank Currency Exchange.
1993. The exchange was incorporated as a closed joint-stock company on December 30, 1993, under the name Kazakhstan Inter-Bank Currency Exchange.
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Complete the sentence about Lake Tengiz with the correct year: On 16 October ______, the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 23 unintentionally splashed down into the northern part of the lake, which was frozen, crashing through the ice.
1976. On 16 October 1976, the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 23 unintentionally splashed down into the northern part of the lake, which was frozen, crashing through the ice.
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Which place completes this sentence about Kostanay Region? The population living in ______ is 277,064, which is equivalent to 33.7% of the region.
Kostanay. The population living in Kostanay is 277,064, which is equivalent to 33.7% of the region.
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Complete the sentence about Dzungar Khanate with the correct year: In about ______, the western Mongols, known as the Oirats, united in the Junggar Basin in Dzungaria.
1620. In about 1620, the western Mongols, known as the Oirats, united in the Junggar Basin in Dzungaria.
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Complete the sentence about Nazarbayev University with the correct year: In ______, the Graduate School of Education and the Graduate School of Public Policy began admitting students.
2012. In 2012, the Graduate School of Education and the Graduate School of Public Policy began admitting students.
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Which place completes this sentence about Semipalatinsk? When Abai Region was created in 2022, ______ became its administrative centre.
Semey. When Abai Region was created in 2022, Semey became its administrative centre.
13
Complete the sentence about Nursultan Nazarbayev with the correct year: Nazarbayev played a key role in navigating Kazakhstan through the dissolution of the Soviet Union, leading to the country's independence in ______.
1991. Nazarbayev played a key role in navigating Kazakhstan through the dissolution of the Soviet Union, leading to the country's independence in 1991.
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Complete the sentence about Central State Museum of Kazakhstan with the correct year: When first established in ______, the museum was located in the Almaty Cathedral.
1931. When first established in 1931, the museum was located in the Almaty Cathedral.
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Complete the sentence about Jambyl Region with the correct year: Jambyl Region, formerly named Dzhambul Region until ______, is a region of Kazakhstan.
1991. Jambyl Region, formerly named Dzhambul Region until 1991, is a region of Kazakhstan.
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Complete the sentence with the correct year: The Aeroflot flight on 1 June ______ was the Tu-144's 55th and last scheduled passenger service.
1978. The Aeroflot flight on 1 June 1978 was the Tu-144's 55th and last scheduled passenger service.
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Complete the sentence about Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic with the correct year: On 17 March ______, the Kazakh SSR accepted the New Union Treaty with 95% of citizens voting in favor.
1991. On 17 March 1991, the Kazakh SSR accepted the New Union Treaty with 95% of citizens voting in favor.
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Complete the sentence about Saiga antelope with the correct year: The scientific name Capra tatarica was coined by Carl Linnaeus in ______ in the 12th edition of Systema Naturae.
1766. The scientific name Capra tatarica was coined by Carl Linnaeus in 1766 in the 12th edition of Systema Naturae.
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Complete the sentence about Ural River with the correct year: The river was renamed Ural in the Russian language in ______, by Catherine II of Russia.
1775. The river was renamed Ural in the Russian language in 1775, by Catherine II of Russia.
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Complete the sentence about Shymbulak with the correct year: In ______ the school of alpine skiing and snowboarding "Shymbulak" was opened.
1995. In 1995 the school of alpine skiing and snowboarding "Shymbulak" was opened.
21
Complete the sentence about Chokan Valikhanov with the correct year: On June 28, ______, Walikhanov began the expedition that would lead him to instant fame throughout Europe and into the pages of history.
1858. On June 28, 1858, Walikhanov began the expedition that would lead him to instant fame throughout Europe and into the pages of history.
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Complete the sentence about Burabay National Park with the correct year: The Burabay National Park has a rich history, starting with the establishment of a state forest in ______.
1898. The Burabay National Park has a rich history, starting with the establishment of a state forest in 1898.
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Complete the sentence about Baiterek with the correct year: The project was commissioned in ______ and realised by the Kazakh architect Akmurza Rustembekov.
1996. The project was commissioned in 1996 and realised by the Kazakh architect Akmurza Rustembekov.
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Complete the sentence with the correct year: By ______ most of the Russians had been driven out of the area.
1685. By 1685 most of the Russians had been driven out of the area.
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Complete the sentence about Kyzylkum with the correct year: Kyzylkum Nature Reserve in Bukhara Region was established in ______.
1971. Kyzylkum Nature Reserve in Bukhara Region was established in 1971.
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Complete the sentence about Bayanaul National Park with the correct year: Established in ______, it is Kazakhstan's first national park.
1985. Established in 1985, it is Kazakhstan's first national park.

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