The year 1997 signifies the proclamation of Astana as the new capital of the state and, consequently, a new beginning in the country's history.

"Baiterek" holds a profound philosophical meaning that reflects the worldview of the ancient nomads. It is the Tree of Life, uniting three worlds: the underground, the terrestrial, and the celestial. 

The roots of "Baiterek" correspond to the underground world, its massive trunk to the terrestrial world, and its lush leaves to the celestial world. The idea for constructing the "Baiterek" complex belongs to the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. The chief architect of the "Baiterek" complex is the famous Kazakhstani architect Akmyrza Rustembekov. In 2002, the "Baiterek" monument won the Grand Prix of the competition held by the International Association of Unions of Architects of CIS Countries (MASSA). 

The author of "Baiterek" achieved this goal, demonstrating a harmony between the ancient spiritual culture of the Kazakh people and modern technologies, symbolizing the country's aspiration for the future.