Otan Korgaushilar Monument, Bronze war memorial in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Otan Korgaushilar Monument is a bronze war memorial in Astana, Kazakhstan. The 37.5-meter structure features a central female figure holding a golden cup, with Soviet soldiers and Kazakh warriors depicted on its sides.
The foundation stone was laid in 1998, and the monument opened on Victory Day 2001. It was built to honor World War II veterans and military personnel.
The monument depicts a woman with a golden cup, showing Soviet soldiers and traditional Kazakh warriors side by side. This representation brings together two different chapters of Kazakhstan's military past in a single sculpture.
The memorial is located near Defenders of the Fatherland Square and is open to visitors year-round. Plan to visit during daylight hours to see the bronze details clearly and observe any ceremonies held at the site.
The memorial weighs approximately 63 tons of bronze, making it one of the region's largest bronze sculptures. The material was specially chosen to symbolize the weight and permanence of remembrance.
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