The National Library of Kazakhstan in Almaty is the largest book depository in the country, housing over seven million volumes, including a rare 12th-century handwritten Quran. The library's Rare Books and Manuscripts Service, led by Gulshat Abikova, is responsible for the preservation and restoration of these valuable texts. The Gylym Ordasy scientific complex also plays a significant role in preserving Kazakhstan's cultural heritage, collaborating with Harvard University to restore and digitize rare books. The Archive of the President of Kazakhstan focuses on restoring documents related to the political history of the country, particularly those from the Soviet era, using specialized techniques to ensure their preservation. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)