Monument to Kazakh Soldiers who Died in Afghanistan

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Monument to Kazakh Soldiers who Died in Afghanistan

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Monument to Kazakh Soldiers who Died in Afghanistan, Military memorial in Central District, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

The monument features stone columns and memorial plaques displaying the names of Kazakh soldiers who died during service in Afghanistan between 1979 and 1989.

This memorial commemorates the involvement of Kazakh military personnel in the Soviet-Afghan War, where numerous soldiers from Kazakhstan participated as part of Soviet forces.

The memorial includes elements of traditional Kazakh military symbols and architectural designs, representing the connection between national identity and military service.

Visitors can access the monument daily, with regular ceremonies taking place on May 31st during the Day of Commemoration of Victims of Political Repressions.

The monument contains detailed records of individual soldiers, making it a central repository of information about Kazakhstan's participation in the Afghan conflict.

Location: Almaty

GPS coordinates: 43.25834,76.95667

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:26

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