Sculptural and memorial monuments in Almaty.

"If the main wealth for the people is health, then the main wealth for the soul is knowledge and art. Only with their help do people find their place in civilization. The main thing now is to give knowledge to the youth, teach a craft, a profession. To implement these tasks in the Kazakh steppe, it is necessary to open Kazakh schools everywhere, teach in the Kazakh language."

Akhmet Baitursynov.

Excursion in square named after Akhmet Baitursynov.

Monument to Akhmet Baitursynov 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-eastern side, 72 meters northwest of choreographic school, 90 meters southwest of Nikolsky Cathedral, in Almaly district of Almaty city. 
The monument to Akhmet Baitursynov in Almaty was solemnly opened on November 16, 2022, in the square named in his honor, at the intersection of Baitursynov and Zhambyl streets. The opening ceremony was headed by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who emphasized the importance of Baitursynov's contribution to the development of Kazakh culture and science.
The monument is a five-meter-high bronze statue installed on a massive granite pedestal. The authors of the monument are sculptors Aidos Burkitbayev and Timur Yermukhametov. The square named after Akhmet Baitursynov, where the monument is located, was opened in 1997 and has since become an important cultural and historical site of the city.
The installation of the new monument in 2022 was timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Akhmet Baitursynov's birth, which emphasizes his invaluable contribution to the development of the Kazakh language, literature and national identity.
Geographical coordinates of monument to A. Baitursynov: N43°14'50 E76°55'39

Authority and photos by:
Alexander Petrov.