Almatyis the former capital
Kazakhstanthat regardless of, on change of administrative status has remained the largest city of the country where there are many cultural and financial institutions, as well as valuable monuments and interesting sights. Stay in Almaty can afford not every average traveler, but to go there you should definitely. The Central square of Alma-ATA, is the Republic square, presented a unified architectural complex in the center of which is located the building of the Central Committee of the Communist party that runs the municipality (administration) of the city. Opposite him is a large shopping complex and also high obelisk, on which stands the figure of a Golden man, embodying solid state power. By the way, the Golden man is the code name of the archaeological finds found during the excavation of Issyk barrow, and represents the remains of the Saka warrior, dressed in Golden clothes. At the foot of the stele on a small pedestal located sculptural group of several shapes – male-father, female-mother and two children. The monument, Altyn Adam became a symbol of Kazakhstan's independence, and generosity of the Kazakh earth, wisdom and hard work of the Kazakh people and the bright future of the Republic. Here is one of the stunning monuments of the city – the Presidential Palace, in front of which is no less amazing in its beauty the building of the National Museum where you can see a unique collection of historical artifacts from ancient times. Residents of the city cherish the memory of their countrymen who died during the great Patriotic war. In Alma-ATA planted a large Park in honor of the 28 Panfilov guardsmen who fought heroically to the death in the defense
Moscowin 1941. In the Park erected poignant monumental composition where the depicted figures are going to fight soldiers, headed by its political Commissar, which owns the historic words "...nowhere to Retreat – behind Moscow!". Another favorite place for walking residents and guests of the city pedestrian street is Zhibek Zholy, which has a Central Department store and many other modern shops and shopping complexes. Almaty is also famous for its stunning nature. The city has the opportunity to admire the landscapes from height of bird's flight. So, climbing by cable car on the Green hill, and you can have fun in the amusement Park or the zoo, and see the unforgettable, breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, covered with forests and surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges.