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Hazrat Sultan – the largest mosque in Central Asia
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Photos, Religion
Hazrat Sultan is the largest mosque in Central Asia located in Astana – the capital city of Kazakhstan. Construction of the mosque began in June 2009. July 6, 2012, at 12:30, the mosque was opened.
The building was constructed in the classic Islamic style using traditional Kazakh ornaments. The mosque can accommodate up to 10,000 people. “Hazrat Sultan” has the largest dome in Kazakhstan (height – 51 meters, width – 28.1 meters). The height of the minarets is 77 meters. Photos by Petr Ushanov
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“Hazrat Sultan” – the largest mosque in Kazakhstan
1 Comment · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Photos, Religion
July 6, 2012 the largest mosque in Kazakhstan and Central Asia “Hazrat Sultan” was opened in the capital city of the country Astana.
The building is constructed in the classic Islamic style using traditional Kazakh ornaments. The mosque standing on the right bank of the Yesil River is located near the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, and a monument “Kazakh Eli”. Photos by voxpopuli.kz
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The largest city of Kazakhstan at night time
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Photos
Almaty (Russian spelling – Alma-Ata) is Kazakhstan’s largest city. It is also known as the “Southern Capital” of the country. According to officials the population of Almaty is about 1.4 million people.
Unofficially (with the migrant workers) the population of the city is more than 2 million people (about 13% of the total population of Kazakhstan).
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Mysterious pyramid of the Palace of Peace and Accord
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Photos
The Palace of Peace and Accord because of its characteristic form is simply called the Pyramid. It is one of the most recognizable, interesting and controversial buildings of Astana – the new capital city of Kazakhstan.
The pyramid was built in 2006 (architect Sir Norman Foster). The dimensions of the palace: length – 62 meters, width – 62 meters, height – 62 meters. The concept of the palace is tolerance and unity of different religions. Photos by Pavel Kremnev.
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The tour of the places of Semey city
3 Comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Photos
Semey (former Semipalatinsk, renamed in 2007) is a city of East Kazakhstan oblast standing on Irtysh river banks. Semey is one the most ancient cities of Kazakhstan.
There are a lot of objects in the city which refer to architectural and historical monuments as well as a lot of statues to outstanding personalities linked with the city. Photos by lord_fame.
Tank T-34 monument
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The reconstruction project of Central Park in Astana
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities
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The project of new railway station of Astana
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Technology
The new railway station will be built in south-eastern part of Astana, on the continuation of one of the main streets of the city – G.Mustafin Street. This street leads to the most significant buildings of the new Kazakhstan capital.
Tags: Astana city · railway station
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The beauty of Kazakhstan capital city
5 Comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Photos, Travel
Astana has the status of the capital city of Kazakhstan from December 10, 1997. The population of Astana is about 700,000, it is the second largest city in the country after former capital Almaty.
The main reason for moving the capital was the geographical location of the city – it is much more accessible to Russia and the chance of earthquake is much smaller. The following beautiful photos of Astana were taken by Stepanov Slava.
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Beautiful mosques of Kazakhstan
5 Comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Culture, Photos, Religion
Islam is the most common religion among the believers in the Republic of Kazakhstan. A lot of cities in the country have picturesque mosques like the following ones.
Mosque “Nur-Astana”, Astana
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Khodzha Akhmed Yasavi Mausoleum
1 Comment · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, History, Photos, Travel
Khodzha Akhmed Yasavi Mausoleum was built in Turkestan in 1396-1399 on the orders of emir Timur by Persian masters. The mausoleum is a masterpiece of Central Asian architecture representing the architectural heritage of past centuries. In June 2003, the Mausoleum received the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site. The photos were captured by Semyonova.
Tags: Khodzha Akhmed Yasavi Mausoleum · Turkestan city