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Feb 21, 1219
Kazakhstan
Mongol tribes led by Genghis Khan invade Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Later they become assimilated by Turkic tribes that make up the majority in their empire. -
Period: Feb 21, 1219 to
central asia
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Khans
The Khans of the three Zhuzes formally join Russia in pursuit of protection from invasions from the east by the Mongols. -
Russian Rebllion
A major anti-Russian rebellion is repressed, with about 150,000 people killed and more than 300,000 fleeing abroad. -
Civil War
Civil war breaks out following the Bolshevik revolution in Russia. -
Nuclear war
The first nuclear test explosion is carried out at the Semipalatinsk nuclear test ground in eastern Kazakhstan. -
OIL
Major oil agreements secured with China. The Kazakh capital is moved from Almaty in the south to Akmola (formerly Tselinograd) in the north. -
Capital
New capital is renamed Astana. Constitution amended, extending president's term in office from five to seven years and removing upper age limit for president. -
President
President Nazarbayev, US President George W Bush meet, declare commitment to long-term, strategic partnership. -
Pipeline
Deal signed with China on construction of oil pipeline to Chinese border. -
Nuclear Bank
President Nazarbayev announces his readiness to build a nuclear fuel bank to ensure other countries do not need to develop their own fuel. Idea first proposed by the International Atomic Energy Agency in 2005, and supported by both the United States and Russia.
