Kazakh revolutionaries -
Almaty-1 Railway Station Tour -
Alibi Dzhangildin Monument is a monument dedicated to the famous Kazakh revolutionary, statesman and public thinker, whose name has forever entered the history of Kazakhstan. It is located and installed in Almaty[/u] on the forecourt of the Almaty-1 railway station and serves as a reminder of the man who played an important role in the formation of the new statehood at the beginning of the 20th century. This is not just a monument, but a tribute to the incredible fate of a diplomat, traveler and a true national hero.
The total height of the monument is 11 meters. The monument is executed in a classical manner: a full-length bronze figure depicts Dzhangildin as energetic and strong-willed. He is depicted in full-length motion, wearing a long raincoat. The left leg peeks out from under the raincoat, because Alibi takes a step to a small elevation, so the leg is slightly raised. His head is turned slightly to the right without a headdress, his gaze is directed into the distance, in his right hand he holds a document or scroll – a symbol of the ideas and transformations that he sought to bring to life.
The figure of the revolutionary is mounted on a tall black granite pedestal. The pedestal on which the figure stands is decorated with inscriptions with his name. There is a green area around the monument, which makes it even more visible and solemn. There are also benches where you can relax in the shade of the trees.
History
The monument to Alibi Dzhangildin was erected in Soviet times in 1975, when the memory of revolutionary figures was actively perpetuated in the country. Dzhangildin himself (1884-1953) is a truly ambitious personality. His life was full of unexpected turns: a student of an Orthodox theological seminary who became a staunch revolutionary; the first Kazakh to travel around the world alone; a commissar of the Provisional Government.
At the beginning of the 20th century, he actively participated in the struggle for social change, was an organizer of underground work, participated in the revolutionary events of 1917, and supported the establishment of Soviet power in Kazakhstan. His activities were not limited to politics. Dzhangildin also dealt with education issues, supported the development of science and culture, and believed in the need to modernize Kazakh society. For this, he was called the "first commissioner of the steppe."
How to get there and visit -
The monument to Zhangildin Alibi Tokzhanovich is located in the northern part of Almaty city on the forecourt of the Almaty-1 Railway Station, at the end of Seifulin Street, between Yerzhanov Street, Sholokhov Street and Shcherbakov Street, Turksib district, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°20'24"N 76°56'56"E
Getting to the park is easy! By taxi or taxi – fast and comfortable. And if you want to plunge into the atmosphere of the city, take buses No. 41, 214, 215, 227 or 431.
Atmosphere and meaning
The monument to Amangeldy Dzhangildin is not just a work of art, but a sign of memory of a turning point and people who sought to change Kazakhstan. For the older generation, it reminds of the heroic past, for the youth it is a part of history that is worth knowing. Almaty residents often pass by, but for an attentive traveler this is an opportunity to stop, look at the figure of a revolutionary and imagine what this man was like, what ideas and hopes he carried to his people.
If you are studying the history of Almaty and Kazakhstan, the monument to Alibi Dzhangildin should be included in the walking route. He talks about the part of history that is associated with revolutionary changes, and helps to better understand the country's path to modernity. It is best to come here in clear weather: the bronze figure against the background of the blue sky looks especially majestic, and surrounded by greenery, the monument acquires an even more lively atmosphere. The monument also looks spectacular at sunset, when the rays of the setting sun illuminate the bronze figure of the revolutionary.
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