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Mosque of Ryskeldy Kazhy in Astana
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Photos, Religion
In May 2018, a new unusual mosque was opened after two years of construction in Saryarka district of Astana. The design is made in the style of Kazakh postmodernism and also features traditional patterns and decorative elements. The mosque named Ryskeldy Kazhy resembles a flower bud or a diamond.
The total area of the mosque is 3,695 square meters; it can accommodate more than 2,000 people. The diameter of the building is 53 meters, the height – 26 meters. Ryskeldy Kazhy Mosque on Google Maps. Photos by: Evgeny Tkachenko.
Tags: Astana city · mosques
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Rocky Scenery of the Arkat Mountains
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Regions
The Arkat Mountains are located in the central part of the East Kazakhstan region, in the area of the settlement of Arkat.
The mountains are very old and almost completely destroyed by erosion except for separately standing rocks. However, despite this, the local landscapes are very picturesque and attract people who prefer active rest. The Arkat Mountains on Google Maps. Photos by: Ilya Afanasyev.
Tags: East Kazakhstan oblast
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Charyn – the Grand Canyon of Kazakhstan
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Travel
Charyn (Sharyn) Canyon, stretching for 154 km along the Charyn River, is located about 200 km east of Almaty, near the border with China, part of the Charyn National Park.
This picturesque natural monument consists of sedimentary rocks formed about 12 million years ago. The height of the rocks reaches 150-300 m. Charyn Canyon on Google Maps. Photos by: Sergey Rubtsov.
Tags: Almaty oblast
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Picturesque Chalk Landscapes of Boszhira
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Travel
The tract of Boszhira is located in the western part of the Ustyurt plateau on the Mangyshlak peninsula of the Mangistau region.
Boszhira occupies a large area, it takes more than one day to explore it. This place is gradually becoming more popular among tourists. There are no pre-laid routes, you can go wherever you want. Boszhira on Google Maps. Photos by: Vladimir Mulder.
amazing kingdom of chalk cliffs
Tags: Mangystau oblast
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Walk around the center of Almaty
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Photos, Travel
Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan with a population of about 1.7 million people. It is the only city in the country with a population of more than a million people.
The city is located at the foot of the Zailiysky Alatau Mountains in the extreme south-east of the republic. Let’s walk through the central part of Almaty on a nice summer day. Photos by: Sergey Rubtsov.
Tags: Almaty city
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Walking through the center of Astana
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Photos, Travel
Astana, meaning “capital” in Kazakh, is a city with a population of about 1 million people located in the north of Kazakhstan. It became the country’s capital in 1998.
Let’s take a walk in the city center during the days of Expo-2017 Astana – an international specialized exhibition held from June 10 to September 10, 2017. Photos by: Sergey Rubtsov.
Bayterek – a monument and observation tower crowned with a golden ball, one of the symbols of the new capital of Kazakhstan.
Tags: Astana city
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One Evening on the Roof in Karaganda
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Photos, Travel
Karaganda is a city with a population of about half a million people, the capital of the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan.
Today, it is one of the largest industrial, economic, scientific, and cultural centers of the country. Let’s see how the center of Karaganda looks like in the evening. Photos by: Alexandr Kuznetsov.
Tags: Karaganda city
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Hiking in Butakovskoe Gorge
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Travel
The picturesque Butakovskoe gorge, located at an altitude of 1,700-2,900 meters above sea level in the mountains of Zailiysky Alatau, within the limits of Almaty, is a great place for hiking.
The total length of the gorge is 14 km. At the bottom of the gorge the Butakovka River flows, which is the right tributary of the Malaya Almatinka River. Butakovskoe gorge on Google Maps. Photos by: A. Gornostayeva and Ilya Gornostayev.
Tags: Almaty city
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Astana – the view from a height of 150 meters
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Photos
Talan Towers, an architectural complex of two towers located in the very center of Astana, was opened in November 2016.
The complex includes a hotel and a business center with offices of the largest Kazakhstan and foreign companies. From here you can enjoy probably the best views of the capital of Kazakhstan. Photos by: Alexandr Kuznetsov.
Tags: Astana city
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Ulytau – one the oldest mountains in Kazakhstan
1 Comment · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Regions
Ulytau is a complex of low mountains located in the southwest of Kazakh Upland (Sary Arka) – a steppe in Central Kazakhstan, in the northwest of the Karaganda region.
It is one of the oldest mountain ranges of Sary Arka that stretches from north to south for 200 km. The highest point is Akmeshit Peak (1,131 m).
scenic yellow, red and orange mountains
Tags: Karaganda oblast