Almaty City Day Tour -
Eternal Flame at the Memorial of Glory -
The Memorial of Glory in the park of 28 Panfilov Guards in Almaty is one of the most significant monuments of the Great Patriotic War in Kazakhstan and a symbol of courage, memory and gratitude to fallen heroes. The monument was opened in 1975 to mark the 30th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and became the central element of the park dedicated to the legendary soldiers of the division of General Ivan Panfilov, who heroically fought near Moscow in 1941, repelling the enemy offensive.
The architectural composition of the memorial impresses with its monumentality and symbolism. The central part is a grandiose sculptural group depicting soldiers of different nationalities of the Soviet Union who stood shoulder to shoulder to defend their Homeland. Behind them stands a stylized wall, resembling a torn battle line, from which figures of soldiers seem to break out. This sculptural composition expresses the unity and strength of the peoples who rose up to fight fascism. The monument bears the inscription "Russia is great, but there is nowhere to retreat, Moscow is behind!" signed by political instructor V. Klochkov.
How to get there and visit -
The Memorial of Glory is located in the park of 28 Panfilov Guards in Almaty on Gogol Street in the old central part of the city, next to the Otrar Hotel, Almaty region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°15'32"N 76°57'18"E
Information -
The Eternal Flame burning at the foot of the monument occupies a special place in the Memorial of Glory in Almaty. Residents of the city, veterans, schoolchildren and tourists come to him to honor the memory of the dead. Solemn events, military parades and commemorative ceremonies are held here, especially on May 9th on Victory Day. To get to the memorial, you must pass through the triumphal arch of the House of Armies (former House of Officers).
The Park of the 28 Panfilov Guards, where the Memorial of Glory is located, is itself a historical place. This is one of the oldest parks in Almaty, where the Ascension Cathedral, the museum of folk musical instruments named after Ykylas and many alleys dedicated to the memory of heroes are also located. The Alley of Heroes leads to the busts of division commanders Ivan Panfilov, Bauyrzhan Momyshuly and other officers. Each bust is a story of personal courage, tactical genius, and selfless dedication. Together, the memorial and the park create an atmosphere of respect for the past, patriotism and deep reflection on the price of peace.
The Memorial of Glory is not just a historical monument, it is a place of power where people come to honor the memory of their ancestors, hold a minute of silence or just think about the price of peace. Victory Day celebrations (May 9), school trips, patriotic events and the Immortal Regiment campaign are held here. The memorial remains the most important landmark of the city of Almaty, connecting generations. He recalls that the feat of Panfilov and all the soldiers who fell on the fronts of the Great Patriotic War is forever inscribed in the history of not only Kazakhstan, but the whole world.
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