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Some Issues of Legal Protection of Objects of Historical and Cultural Heritage in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's legal framework for protecting historical and cultural heritage, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and the Saryarka steppe, is grounded in a system that recognizes such objects as both real estate and valuable artifacts tied to land. The study identifies three key aspects: their intrinsic link to land, their historical development, and their multifaceted cultural significance spanning archaeology, architecture, and ethnology. Through a large-scale inventory of 11,277 local monuments, the country has established comprehensive legal norms for rational use and protection, reflecting its commitment to preserving heritage as a state priority.
Soil macrofauna (invertebrates) of Kazakhstanian Stipa lessingiana dry steppe
A study of soil macrofauna in the Naurzum State Nature Reserve, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Saryarka Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan,' reveals that the abundance and biomass of soil-dwelling invertebrates are significantly lower than in northern and western steppe regions. This finding highlights the unique ecological challenges faced by the dry, continental climate of the Turgai Plateau, where remnants of Virgin Stipa lessingiana steppes persist despite historical land-use changes during the Soviet Virgin Land campaign. The research provides a detailed analysis of the faunistic composition and community structure of these invertebrates, underscoring their critical role in the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems.
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