Kazakhstan History By shelbster12343 Jan 1, 1701 The Qarluqs estaplished Kazakhstan's first state. Kazakhstan's first state is now known as Eastern Kazakhstan. Jan 1, 1854 The Russian garrison town of Verny was founded Jan 1, 1920 Moscow and the Red Army put down Muslim revolts throught Central Asia Jan 1, 1924 Kazakhstan was given a union republic status. Dec 16, 1991 Kazakhstan broke free from Moscow and declared independence.