FC Bolat

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FC Bulat are a Kazakhstani football based in Temirtau. Previously known as FC Bolat CSKA (2004) and FC Bolat MSK(2005).

Formed as Metallurg, the club was known as Stroitel between 1969 and 1977 before adopting their current name. They were a leading side in the Soviet-era game, winning the Kazakhstan Cup seven times, including five consecutive triumphs between 1972 and 1976. Initially the club transferred their status to the indepedent Kazakhstan, and were founder members of the Kazakhstan Super League. However, barring a 7th place finish in 1994, they were one of the weaker sides and were relegated to the Kazakhstan First Division in 1998. The club returned to the top flight in 2005 but set an unwanted record by drawing a single match and losing 29 to set a record low for points gained in the Kazakh premier league. They are current First Division members.