The song acts like a musical compass, guiding the listener through the diverse soul of the country:
While Kazakhstan is known globally for artists like , "Moy Kazakhstan" remains a staple because of its simplicity and sincerity. It lists city after city—Stepnogorsk, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Petropavlovsk, Kostanay—weaving a tapestry of a vast land united by friendship and song. zdravstvui_stolica_ty_i_volnaya_ptica_eto_astan...
The lyrics you've shared—"Zdravstvuy stolitsa, ty i volnaya ptica, eto Astana"—are from the beloved patriotic song "" (My Kazakhstan), performed by Serik Musalimov . The lyrics were written by Berik Akhmetzhanov . The song acts like a musical compass, guiding
In a country where music has always been the primary way to preserve history—from ancient played on the dombra to modern viral hits like Adam’s "Zhurek"—Serik Musalimov’s hit occupies a special place. It’s the sound of a road trip through the steppe, a call to visit friends in distant regions, and a reminder that every corner of this land has its own unique "soul". The lyrics were written by Berik Akhmetzhanov
The lyrics give a nod to Medeu and the mountains that "reach for the sky," capturing the majestic nature of the southern capital.
Here is a blog post celebrating this iconic Kazakh anthem and the journey it describes through the country’s heart. More Than a Song: A Musical Journey Through Kazakhstan