TAG | Astana city
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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.
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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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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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In 1998, Kazakhstan’s Supreme Council adopted a resolution on the transfer of the capital from Almaty to Astana.
After that, the city experienced unprecedented growth, a lot of modern architectural and urban planning projects completely changed the look of Astana. The population increased from 270 thousand people in 1996 to 1 million in July 2016.
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Astana at night – the views from the roofs
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Photos
June 10, 1998, Astana became the new capital of Kazakhstan. Today, it is the third largest city of the country with a population of about 900 thousand people.
Over the past years a lot of interesting modern architectural and urban development projects were implemented in Astana. Let’s take a look at the city at night from a height. Photos by: Evgeny Tkachenko.
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Spring in Astana – a thick morning fog
No comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Cities, Video
A morning spring fog in Astana looks impressive, especially when it is possible to see it from above.
The fog usually envelops parts of the city. Through it, you can see the buildings under construction in Abu Dhabi Plaza and a silver peak of Khan Shatyr.
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The capital of Kazakhstan in the middle of summer
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Travel
December 10, 1997, Astana received the status of the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. After this, the city experienced an unprecedented in the countries of the former USSR rapid growth. A lot of modern architectural and urban planning projects came to life here.
The population increased from 270 thousand people in 1996 to 853 thousand in 2015. The territory of the city greatly expanded to an area of over 700 square km because of the construction of a new administrative and business center and other neighborhoods nearby. Photos by: Ilia Afanasieff.
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The New Year holidays in Astana and Almaty
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Holidays, Photos
Let’s feel the atmosphere of the New Year holidays reigning on the streets of the two largest cities of Kazakhstan – Astana and Almaty. Photos from voxpopuli.kz.
Astana – the capital city of Kazakhstan
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Let’s look at some of the sights of Astana
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Photos, Travel
Astana became the capital of Kazakhstan relatively recently (December 10, 1997). After that, the city experienced unprecedented in the former Soviet Union countries growth. It became the second largest city in Kazakhstan.
A lot of interesting and unusual architectural objects were erected in Astana in recent years. The population increased from 270 thousand in 1996 to 829 thousand in 2014. The following beautiful photos were taken in Astana by Thierry Andreoli.
Astana Opera
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The Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of Astana
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Entertainment, Holidays, Photos
This summer (July 6), Astana celebrated the Day of the City. 15 years ago, the city officially became the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
At this festive day, people living in the city and numerous guests enjoyed two main shows. Photos by Petr Ushanov
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