Guidebook for Almaty
Food Scene
Daredjani Restaurant. This place has Georgian Cuisine, so if you like meat and cheesy pastries that's the best place to enjoy it.
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11 Dostyk AveDaredjani Restaurant. This place has Georgian Cuisine, so if you like meat and cheesy pastries that's the best place to enjoy it.
This is famous canteen type of chain, which offers delicious food for a cheap price. I'd advice it for lunch time.
Kaganat
108 Dostyk AveThis is famous canteen type of chain, which offers delicious food for a cheap price. I'd advice it for lunch time.
It's mid-range priced place to eat snacks, dinner, lunch and have a coffee. It's nice as its in same building of Kazakhstan Hotel and has quite environment.
Noodles
52/2 Dostyk AveIt's mid-range priced place to eat snacks, dinner, lunch and have a coffee. It's nice as its in same building of Kazakhstan Hotel and has quite environment.
Coffeedelia
kabanbay batyr street corner Furman over streetNice and cosy coffee shop.
Marrone Rosso
149 Nazarbayev AveVery pleasant coffee place, that situated next to theatre.
Rumi Restaurant. Amazing place to eat Plov, which is rice with meat and carrot.
It's not expensive, but we find local food there delicious.
Center Of Delicious Plov "Rumi"
Rumi Restaurant. Amazing place to eat Plov, which is rice with meat and carrot.
It's not expensive, but we find local food there delicious.
Shashlychniy Dvor. Have you heard of shashlyk?! If you heard and never tried, or already fan of it, get to that place and order some meat, chicken and lula kebab there. People from other corner of the city come to this place just to eat cheap and tasty meat. You won't regret!
Barbecue Yard
40 Kabanbay Batyr StShashlychniy Dvor. Have you heard of shashlyk?! If you heard and never tried, or already fan of it, get to that place and order some meat, chicken and lula kebab there. People from other corner of the city come to this place just to eat cheap and tasty meat. You won't regret!
Nedelka
19 Abay AveIt's nice place to relax and eat.
Sightseeing
Palace of the Republic built in 1970, formerly known as the Palace of Culture named after Lenin, was inaugurated during the celebration of 100 anniversary of Lenin's birth.Team of founders of the Palace (V. Alle, V. Kim, G. Razumov, N. Ripinskaya, A. Sokolov, L. Ukhobotov etc.).
Today, three-dimensional composition of the building consists of its internal volume, easily located under a single powerful roof (an area of 10 sq m ²)."Tent" roof supported by eight reinforced concrete piers.The auditorium at 3000 seats, settled a single amphitheater without balconies and tiers, is the central place of the entire composition of the Palace.The color solution is composed of a white room (the ceiling), gold (walls) and red (seat).
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Palác republiky
56 Dostyk AvePalace of the Republic built in 1970, formerly known as the Palace of Culture named after Lenin, was inaugurated during the celebration of 100 anniversary of Lenin's birth.Team of founders of the Palace (V. Alle, V. Kim, G. Razumov, N. Ripinskaya, A. Sokolov, L. Ukhobotov etc.).
Today, three-dimensional composition of the building consists of its internal volume, easily located under a single powerful roof (an area of 10 sq m ²)."Tent" roof supported by eight reinforced concrete piers.The auditorium at 3000 seats, settled a single amphitheater without balconies and tiers, is the central place of the entire composition of the Palace.The color solution is composed of a white room (the ceiling), gold (walls) and red (seat).
Kazakhstan Hotel. This is a triumph of design and engineering of the 20th century builders. Architectural individualism of the hotel combines the achievements of modern civilization and traditional hospitality of Kazakh people. 26-stares building was the decoration of the Almaty city and the symbol of Kazakhstan earth.
Gostinitsa "Kazakhstan" station
Dostyk AvenueKazakhstan Hotel. This is a triumph of design and engineering of the 20th century builders. Architectural individualism of the hotel combines the achievements of modern civilization and traditional hospitality of Kazakh people. 26-stares building was the decoration of the Almaty city and the symbol of Kazakhstan earth.
Abay Monument. In 1961 the monument on Lenin avenue (Dostyk avenue) was established to Abai (Ibrahim) Kunanbaev (1845-1904), great Kazakh poet and educator.
Bronze figure of Abai is made under the project of sculptor Kh. E. Naurzbaev. Trapezoidal pedestal of red Kurdai granite was constructed under the project of architect I.I. Belotserkovsky On pedestal facade there is a metal plate with the words: «Abai (Ibrahim) Kunanbaev». 1845-1904».
Height of the monument is 14 meters.
Abay Kunanbaev Monument
Dostyk AvenueAbay Monument. In 1961 the monument on Lenin avenue (Dostyk avenue) was established to Abai (Ibrahim) Kunanbaev (1845-1904), great Kazakh poet and educator.
Bronze figure of Abai is made under the project of sculptor Kh. E. Naurzbaev. Trapezoidal pedestal of red Kurdai granite was constructed under the project of architect I.I. Belotserkovsky On pedestal facade there is a metal plate with the words: «Abai (Ibrahim) Kunanbaev». 1845-1904».
Height of the monument is 14 meters.
Shopping
Very spacious and modern mall with some international brands and kazakh designers. It's nice even to walk at night nearby as it has colourful fountain outside and good coffee shops.
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Dostyk Plaza
111 Mikrorayon Samal-2Very spacious and modern mall with some international brands and kazakh designers. It's nice even to walk at night nearby as it has colourful fountain outside and good coffee shops.
I have indicated Guinness Pub since it is situated right near famous grocery shop chain called Small. You will be able to find all the necessary groceries starting from vegetables to beauty supplies. I highly recommend to shop there since prices there are fair.
Guinness Pub is good for dinner with beers.
Guinness Pub
71 Dostyk AveI have indicated Guinness Pub since it is situated right near famous grocery shop chain called Small. You will be able to find all the necessary groceries starting from vegetables to beauty supplies. I highly recommend to shop there since prices there are fair.
Guinness Pub is good for dinner with beers.
Parks & Nature
Gorky Park is one of the most popular parks in Almaty and a good recreational space for both walking and, entertaining the children. The Park is now known by the name of Central Park and covers and area of 100 Hectares. . The location of the park, as it suggests, is in central Almaty and is close to the Green Bazaar and also Panfilov Park. Gorky Park was named after the Russian author Maxim Gorky and the locals sometimes refer to the park as Park Gorkogo.
The Park has facilities for all, with Shady walks and shrubs, water features, flower beds and arrangements and in one area, an amusement park for the children with rides on both the fun fair and horses etc.
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Central Park
1 Gogol StGorky Park is one of the most popular parks in Almaty and a good recreational space for both walking and, entertaining the children. The Park is now known by the name of Central Park and covers and area of 100 Hectares. . The location of the park, as it suggests, is in central Almaty and is close to the Green Bazaar and also Panfilov Park. Gorky Park was named after the Russian author Maxim Gorky and the locals sometimes refer to the park as Park Gorkogo.
The Park has facilities for all, with Shady walks and shrubs, water features, flower beds and arrangements and in one area, an amusement park for the children with rides on both the fun fair and horses etc.
Arts & Culture
Republican Museum of Folk Instruments opened in 1980, is one of the few in the world. The museum is situated in a former officer's houses, built in 1908 by architect A. Zenkov. In front of the museum installed a sculpture of the national musical instrument “Narkobyz”. The museum contains over 1000 exhibits, there are more than 60 kinds of types and varieties of Kazakh folk musical instruments which were used by outstanding singers, improvisers, composers, poets such as Abay, Birzhan, Zhambyl Yklas, Seitek, Dina, Kyzyl Zhyrau A. Zhubanov, K. Azerbaev, A. Khasenov, M. Erzhanov etc. The museum was created folklore and ethnographic ensemble "Sazdar Sazy."
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Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments
24 Zenkov StRepublican Museum of Folk Instruments opened in 1980, is one of the few in the world. The museum is situated in a former officer's houses, built in 1908 by architect A. Zenkov. In front of the museum installed a sculpture of the national musical instrument “Narkobyz”. The museum contains over 1000 exhibits, there are more than 60 kinds of types and varieties of Kazakh folk musical instruments which were used by outstanding singers, improvisers, composers, poets such as Abay, Birzhan, Zhambyl Yklas, Seitek, Dina, Kyzyl Zhyrau A. Zhubanov, K. Azerbaev, A. Khasenov, M. Erzhanov etc. The museum was created folklore and ethnographic ensemble "Sazdar Sazy."
The Central State Museum of Kazakh Republic is one of the largest museums in Central Asia. Acquisition of it's collections started in thirties of the XIXth c. in Orenburg. Acquisition of it's collections started in thirties of the XIXth c. in Orenburg. One of the founders of the Museum was a noted linguist, the author of the "Explanatory Dictionary" Vladimir Dal. Later museum funds included collections of the museums of Semirechye region, Museum of Cossak Army and Rebublic Anti-religious Museum. In 1931 Museum opened it's doors. It was located in the Cathedral- a unique architectural complex, planned by famous architect A. P. Zenkov and built 1904-1907. The Cathedral was one of a few borne a destroying Verny earthquake in 1911. The modern edifice of the museum , planned by architects J. Ratushny, Z. Mustafina and B. Rzagaliev, was built in 1985.
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Centrální státní muzeum republiky Kazachstán
The Central State Museum of Kazakh Republic is one of the largest museums in Central Asia. Acquisition of it's collections started in thirties of the XIXth c. in Orenburg. Acquisition of it's collections started in thirties of the XIXth c. in Orenburg. One of the founders of the Museum was a noted linguist, the author of the "Explanatory Dictionary" Vladimir Dal. Later museum funds included collections of the museums of Semirechye region, Museum of Cossak Army and Rebublic Anti-religious Museum. In 1931 Museum opened it's doors. It was located in the Cathedral- a unique architectural complex, planned by famous architect A. P. Zenkov and built 1904-1907. The Cathedral was one of a few borne a destroying Verny earthquake in 1911. The modern edifice of the museum , planned by architects J. Ratushny, Z. Mustafina and B. Rzagaliev, was built in 1985.
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan was founded in 1946 as a state institution that joins active members (academicians), corresponding members, and leading scientists of Kazakhstan.
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Academy of Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
28 Shevchenko StNational Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan was founded in 1946 as a state institution that joins active members (academicians), corresponding members, and leading scientists of Kazakhstan.
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Kazakh State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Abay the first and the brilliant experience of a national search form in the architecture of Kazakhstan.Built in 1936-1941.Architects – N. Kruglov, N. Prost, designer – T. Bassenov. An architectural monument of the Soviet period.
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Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
110 Kabanbay Batyr StKazakh State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Abay the first and the brilliant experience of a national search form in the architecture of Kazakhstan.Built in 1936-1941.Architects – N. Kruglov, N. Prost, designer – T. Bassenov. An architectural monument of the Soviet period.
The A. Kasteev State Museum of Arts was established in 1976 in Almaty on the basis of the collections of the Kazakh Art Gallery named after T. Shevchenko (founded in 1935) and the Republican Museum of Applied Arts (founded in 1970). The museum was opened to public on September 16, 1976. In January of 1984 the museum had been named after the People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Abilkhan Kasteev (1904-1973).
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Muzeum umění A. Kasteeva
The A. Kasteev State Museum of Arts was established in 1976 in Almaty on the basis of the collections of the Kazakh Art Gallery named after T. Shevchenko (founded in 1935) and the Republican Museum of Applied Arts (founded in 1970). The museum was opened to public on September 16, 1976. In January of 1984 the museum had been named after the People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Abilkhan Kasteev (1904-1973).
Essentials
Supermarket called Resei, which means Russia. Even though they don't have the best customer service, for small grocery shopping it works well. Next to that there're two pharmacies that work 24 hours.
Russia Supermarket
42 Dostyk AveSupermarket called Resei, which means Russia. Even though they don't have the best customer service, for small grocery shopping it works well. Next to that there're two pharmacies that work 24 hours.
Stolichniy Supermarket. This is a decent 24 hours grocery shops, where you could take nice "Baursaks", local pancakes or anything you need. My family love their pastries and cakes.
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Stolichny
121 Abylai Khan AveStolichniy Supermarket. This is a decent 24 hours grocery shops, where you could take nice "Baursaks", local pancakes or anything you need. My family love their pastries and cakes.
Its a chain of supermarkets, we usually take a taxi or go by car to do grocery shopping.
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Ramstor
226 Nazarbayev AveIts a chain of supermarkets, we usually take a taxi or go by car to do grocery shopping.
Entertainment & Activities
Arman 3D Cinema
104 Dostyk AveVery nice cinema, but most of the time movies in Kazakhstan are shown in russian.
Beside luxury brands, the mall also has cinema that screens movies in english.
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Esentai Mall
77/8 Al-Farabi AvenueBeside luxury brands, the mall also has cinema that screens movies in english.