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"The fourth reactor, called the "Shelter" object, still stores about 200 tons of nuclear materials in its lead-reinforced concrete womb. Moreover, the fuel is partially mixed with graphite and concrete. What is happening to them today, no one knows. The sarcophagus was built hastily, the design is unique, probably the engineers-developers from St. Petersburg can be proud of it. It was supposed to serve for thirty years. However, it was assembled "remotely", the plates were joined with the help of robots and helicopters - hence the cracks. Today, according to some data, the total area of ​​​​gaps and cracks exceeds 200 square meters, radioactive aerosols continue to escape from them. If the wind blows from the north, then in the south - ash activity: with uranium, plutonium, cesium. Moreover, on a sunny day with the lights off in the reactor hall, pillars of light are visible falling from above. What is this? Rain also penetrates inside. And if moisture gets into the fuel-containing masses, a chain reaction is possible…”

Magazine “Ogonyok”, No. 17, April 1996.

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Obelisk to soldiers who liquidated Chernobyl disaster in 1986 is located at an altitude of 816 meters above sea level, is located in central part of square named after A. Baitursynov, on corner of Dzhambul and Baitursynov streets in north-east side, 72 meters north-west of choreographic school, 90 meters south-west of Nikolsky Cathedral, in city of Almaty. 
Obelisk to the soldiers who liquidated the Chernobyl disaster, dedicated to the soldiers who liquidated the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (ChNPP), perpetuating the feat of Kazakhstanis who participated in the liquidation of the consequences of the 1986 accident.
History of the creation of the obelisk to the soldiers who liquidated the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. The opening of the obelisk took place in April 2016, timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. The site for the monument was chosen in the Akhmet Baitursynov Square in the center of Almaty.
The initiative to install the monument belonged to public organizations of Chernobyl veterans and was supported by local authorities. Architectural features of the obelisk to the soldiers who liquidated the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. The monument is a granite obelisk 4.5 meters high and 4 meters wide, symbolizing the chimney of a nuclear power plant.
On the sides of the obelisk there are reliefs depicting scenes of the liquidation of the accident: firefighters, helicopters, tanks with cranes and other equipment involved in eliminating the consequences of the disaster. The author of the project is the architect Kazbek Zharylgapov, who, together with his team, created and installed the monument in a short time.
The monument serves as a reminder of the courage and dedication of Kazakhstanis who participated in the liquidation of the consequences of the Chernobyl accident. About 32,000 people from Kazakhstan took part in the liquidation, of which more than 5,000 were from Almaty. Many of them received serious doses of radiation, which affected their health.
The monument is located in the Akhmet Baitursynov Square, not far from the Baikonur metro station. You can get to the park by private transport, taxi or buses No. 18, 25, 113, 224. The nearest metro station "Baikonur" is 800 meters from the park.
Every year, events dedicated to the anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster are held at the obelisk. Veteran liquidators, representatives of public organizations and city residents gather to lay flowers and honor the memory of those killed and injured in the accident.
The monument to the soldiers-liquidators of the Chernobyl disaster in Almaty is an important symbol of memory and respect for those who, risking their lives and health, prevented even larger-scale consequences of the nuclear disaster.
Geographic coordinates of obelisk to the soldiers-liquidators of Chernobyl disaster in 1986: N43°14'51 E76°55'39

Authority and photos by:
Alexander Petrov.