The old parliament in Almaty is decked out for Constitution Day. As one friend joked, it should be called "Victory Day," as in the president's victory over the constitution. He changed the constitution so that he can hold office for life and has an almost 90% control of parliament. Read more about our experiences in Almaty and the Tian Shan Mountains.
Soviet war memorial at Panfilov Park in Almaty, Kazakhstan Read more about our experiences in Almaty and the Tian Shan Mountains.
Shopping malls, ice-skating rinks and SUVs...the profile of the new Almaty. Read more about our experiences in Almaty and the Tian Shan Mountains.