In Russian Alma-Ata, formerly(1855–1921) the name was Verny, the city, of southeastern Kazakhstan was formerly the capital of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic (1929–91) and of independent Kazakhstan (1991–97). Almaty lies in the northern foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau at an elevation of 2,300–3,000 feet (700–900 metres), where the Bolshaya …
Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen – the memory of the Great Patriotic War fallen heroes is the most popular amusement park in Almaty. It was founded in the 70-s of the XIX century on the place of a cossack village cemetery, and originally named as Starokladbischensky Park (Old Cemetery Park). …
Is located in Panfilovets’ Park and is probably the only wooden Cathedrals in the world. The cathedral is built without using any nails, which again, makes it pretty unique. The Cathedral was used as a museum after the ‘Revolution’, but was again restored to its original use as a Russian Orthodox Cathedral in 1990. …
The Charyn Canyon is located in the Charyn National Park about 215km east of Almaty and approximately a 3 hour drive. The Canyon has been described as the Grand Canyon’s little brother. The vista of dramatic erosion made by the river Charyn below and the elements has created a dramatic and …