Kazakh Independence refers to the establishment of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a sovereign nation on December 16, 1991. This date marks the moment when Kazakhstan declared its independence from the Soviet Union, following a period of political and social change in the region. The declaration was part of a broader wave of independence movements across former Soviet republics. The independence movement in Kazakhstan was influenced by growing national identity and a desire for self-determination. Following independence, Kazakhstan began to develop its own political, economic, and cultural systems, aiming to establish itself as a stable and prosperous nation in Central Asia.