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Discover Kazakhstan’s role in WWII on a guided tour of Almaty. Visit the National Museum of Kazakhstan, the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, and the Army Museum of Kazakhstan.

Highlights

• Discover Kazakhstan’s role in WWII on a guided tour of Almaty
• Explore the National Museum of Kazakhstan and see military artifacts
• Visit the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen and the Ascension Cathedral
• See original tanks, artillery, and wartime vehicles at an outdoor museum
• Learn about Kazakhstan’s heroes at the Army Museum of Kazakhstan

Description

Discover the little-known yet powerful story of Kazakhstan’s role in World War II on a guided tour in Almaty. Learn how Kazakhstan, then part of the Soviet Union, became a crucial contributor to the Allied war effort. Over a million Kazakh soldiers were sent to the front lines, and thousands never returned. Entire cities were transformed to support wartime industry, and people from across the USSR were evacuated here to safety. Begin your tour at the National Museum of Kazakhstan. Explore the Ethnography Hall, the Hall of Arms, and the World War II section. See authentic military artifacts, uniforms, and personal items of soldiers. Learn how war changed life across Central Asia. Next, visit the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, a peaceful and symbolic green space in central Almaty, dedicated to a legendary infantry division that defended Moscow against Nazi Germany. Visit the Monument to the Panfilov Heroes, a Soviet World War II memorial. Step inside the Ascension Cathedral, one of the city’s most iconic wooden churches, which stood even during Soviet times. Then, head to the Outdoor Museum of WWII Military Equipment to see original tanks, artillery, and wartime vehicles used on the Eastern Front. Finally, visit the Army Museum of Kazakhstan to dive deeper into the military history of the country and learn about Kazakhstan’s heroes whose stories are rarely heard outside the former Soviet Union.

Includes

Guided tour of National Museum of Kazakhstan Visit to Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Visit to Monument to the Panfilov Heroes Entry to Ascension Cathedral Tour of Outdoor Museum of WWII Military Equipment Visit to Army Museum of Kazakhstan Roundtrip Transfer Water and Lemonade

Important Information

• The tour is suitable for history lovers, families, and curious travelers interested in hidden chapters of WWII. The tour provides a meaningful and eye-opening experience that connects the global story of World War II with the spirit of the Kazakh people.

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