Abstract:
In modern memory studies, a distinction is commonly made between
cultural and historical memory. Cultural memory is formed by the media-participants
of the event, based on generational values, it has the ability to the constantly
transformation. Whereas historical memory is a combination of knowledge and
ideas about events in the past, accumulated through the information environment
controlled by the authorities.
This research paper applies theoretical developments to analyse nation-building
processes in Kazakhstan. It draws attention to the practice of constructing sacred
places of memory or special places of public worship. Considering that the toponym
Ulytau gave the its name to a new administrative entity, this is of interest how
knowledge about the cultural landscape revitalizes in the Ulytau district. After all,
within the Soviet period, it can be stated that much knowledge was literally displaced
to the periphery of socio-humanities in Kazakhstan. Whereas from a certain period
Ulytau is beginning to stay in the position as a special historical centre – a landmark
value for cultural memory. In this regard, the research work based on the study of
the processes of Ulytau transformation into a powerful modernization concept of
cultural memory restoration carries out through the sacralisation of the area.
