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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Glaciers and Lakes of the Dzungarian Alatau
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Regions
The Dzungarian or Semirechensky Alatau is a mountain system located in the north-east of the Almaty region, between the Ili River and Lake Alakol.
This region is a place with pristine nature because it is located in the border zone with China. There are no roads and settlements here. Some areas can be reached only on horseback or by helicopter. Photos by: Grigory Bedenko.
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The beauty of Shalkude mountain valley
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Regions
Shalkude or Chelkudinskaya Valley is a beautiful mountain valley stretching for more than 100 km at an altitude of about 2,500 meters above sea level.
The valley of the Shalkudysu River, also known as Kegenskaya, is the most extensive valley in the Kazakh part of the Tien Shan. The Shalkodysu River gives rise to one of the largest waterways of the Almaty region – the Charyn River. Photos by: E.W.Shestakowa.
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Autumn in the delta of the Ili River
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Regions
The Ili River is the largest and one of the longest rivers in Central Asia (1,430 km). The river originates in the Chinese part of the Tien Shan and flows into Lake Balkhash located in southeastern Kazakhstan.
The delta of the river is known for its unique microclimate. Here you can find some relict plant species. Autumn in the delta of the Ili River is very picturesque. Photos by: Grigory Bedenko.
Tags: Almaty oblast