INTRODUCTION:

From 1927 to 1936, Alma-Ata was the second capital of the Kazakh USSR;
from 1936 to 1991 - the capital of the Kazakh USSR;
from 1991 to 1997 - the first capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Alma-Ata was the largest city of the Kazakh SSR, then became the largest city of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Despite the loss of the status of the political and administrative capital, it is the cultural and financial-economic center of the republic and remained the only millionaire city in the country until 2017, Astana was the second . The city is located at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains in the extreme south-east of the republic.

The various ancient cultural monuments found on the territory of the city confirm the hypothesis that long before the establishment of a historical settlement, nomadic and semi-settled tribes inhabited this area. The clearest evidence of this is the Saka mounds, built between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC.

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You will see the most popular sights of Almaty such as:

   * Green Bazaar

For over 100 years it has been one of the most important shopping centers in the City.

The famous Almaty aport was in great demand in the bazaar. Apples were sold in baskets.

Bazaar - a popular place among tourists. You can taste a variety of homemade foods, such as sausage, cheese, salads, jams, and nuts.

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   * Ascension Cathedral
You can visit the church service in Voznesensky Cathedral, which was built in 1907.

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   * Memorial of Glory -
erected in honor of those killed in fierce battles during World War II.

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   * Central mosque of Alma-Ata (Almaty-Apple City)

Independence Monument of Kazakhstan, located on the main square of Almaty city.

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   * Park named after 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
Park named after the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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   * Qazaq-Oner craft center,

here you can buy Stylish designer accessories and textiles, Souvenirs from the Kazakhstan brand.

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      * "Medeo" skating rink

- The world's largest high-mountain skating rink, which is located at a dizzying height - 1700 meters.

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   * "Shymbulak" - ski resort at any time of the year you can visit.
In the winter season, skiing and boarding, in the summer season, go hiking.
The resort is located 40 minutes from the city at an altitude of 2500m. It is also possible to stay in a comfortable shale house

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   * Underground subway
opened in 2011 on 01st of December , currently 9 stations
Visit several metro stations