Kazakhstan Collection

Bronze Camel caravan statues, Otrartobe settlement, Turkistan, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Yuri Gagarin before launch, 1961
Yuri Gagarin before launch, in his flight suit and helmet, in a bus heading toward the Vostok 1 launch site in Kazakhstan, USSR, on 12 April 1961

Buran space shuttle landing
The Buran orbiter landing at the Baikonur space center

The Ak Orda, Presidential Palace of President Nursultan Nazarbayev at dawn, Astana, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Komarov before Soyuz 1 launch, 1967
Komarov before Soyuz 1 launch, speaking at the launch site in Kazakhstan, on 23 April 1967. Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov (1927-1967) was killed during this mission

Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, 1963
Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova preparing to become the first woman in space. Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova (born 1937) flew solo in the Vostok 6 spacecraft on 16 June 1963

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, 1961
Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft. Close-up of the exhaust flames of the rocket launching Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) into orbit from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on 12 April 1961

Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

Tienschan mountain with Khan Tengri peak, Kazakhstan
SM-2103 Tienschan mountain with Khan Tengri peak Kazakhstan Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sputnik 1 launch. Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite, being launched by an R-7 Semyorka rocket from Tyuratam military range (now Baikonur Cosmodrome), Kazakhstan, on 4 October 1957

Zenkov Cathedral and Tien Shan mountains, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Public protest, Kazakhstan, 1990 C017 / 9394
Public protest. People, assembled at a rally to protect the drying Aral Sea. Photographed in Kazakhstan, in 1990

Soyuz 11 crew before launch, 1971
Soyuz 11 crew before launch. Soviet cosmonauts (left to right) Georgy Dobrovolsky, Viktor Patsayev and Vladislav Volkov at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Presidential Palace, Astana, Kazakhstan, Central Asia

Modern architecture, Astana, Kazakhstan, Central Asia

Altau Range, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Central Asia

Monument of Independence obelisk, Alma Ata, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

The magnificent Cathedral of the Holy Ascension, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Men playing chess, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Wheat field with farm, Tamagaly Das, Kazakhstan, Central Asia

Astronomical station in snow covered landscape at Almaty in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Shanuy Mode, supreme ruler of the Huns
Shanuy Mode, Ruler of Mode, supreme ruler of the Huns

Khiuaz Dospanova, Khazak pilot and national heroine
Khiuaz Dospanova (1922-2008), Khazak pilot who served during the Second World War, in the 588th Night Bomber Regiment, nicknamed the Night Witches

Bauyrzhan Momyshuly, Kazakh-Soviet officer and author
Baurzhan Momyshuly (Momish-Uly) (1910-1982) - a Kazakh-Soviet military officer and author. As an author he wrote several books - military prose, stories and novels for adults and children

The Golden Man, Saka warrior of south-eastern Kazakhstan
Saka (Scythian) warrior of Issyk Kurgan, from a skeleton found in a burial mound in south-eastern Kazakhstan. The discovery was named The Golden Man because of the rich burial goods included with it

Ancient Kazakh warriors (Batyrs), Kazakhstan
Ancient Kazakh warriors (Batyrs) in battle dress on horseback, with Turkic military equipment and armour, Kazakhstan

Iron smelting in a furnace, Bronze Age, Kazakhstan area
Craftsmen (blacksmiths) of the Bronze Age in the Kazakhstan area, smelting and shaping metal (iron) using an ancient furnace with bellows. 3000-1200 BCE

Mammoth hunt, Stone Age in Kazakhstan area
Stone Age tribal people in the Kazakhstan area, hunting a large mammoth with spears in the snow. 8700-2000 BCE

Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Astana, Nurzhol Bulvar - Bayterek Tower

Kazakhstan, Astana, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation pyramid designed by Sir Norman Foster

Kazakhstan, Astana, View of City Center looking towards the Bayterek Tower

Kazakhstan, Astana, Couple looking at city view from banks of Ishim River

Kazakhstan, Astana, Central Concert Hall, designed like the petals of a flower - architects: Manfredi and Luca Nicoletti, Italy

Kazakhstan, Astana, Khan Shatyr (by Sir Norman Foster)

Kazakhstan, Almaty, Respublika Alangy Soviet created ceremonial sqaure, Bronze book with Hand print of President Nazarbaevs palm

Onion domes of St Nicholas Cathedral, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Yurts of Kazakhs in the Valley of the Middle Reaches of the Katun River.; the Area... 1911-1913
Yurts of Kazakhs in the Valley of the Middle Reaches of the Katun River.; the Area of Airdash Between the Villages of Uznezia and Cheposh, 1911-1913

Kazakh Woman in Wedding Clothes on a Horse, 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Kazakh Woman in Wedding Clothes on a Horse, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century

Inside a Kazakh Yurt, 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Inside a Kazakh Yurt, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century

Kazakh on a Camel with Yurts in the Background, Valley of the Arakan River, a Tributary... 1911-13
Kazakh on a Camel with Yurts in the Background, Valley of the Arakan River, a Tributary of the Chernaia Berel River, 1911-1913

Kazakh with a Golden Eagle, on a Horse with Yurts in the Background, Valley of the Arakan...1911-13 Creator
Kazakh with a Golden Eagle, on a Horse with Yurts in the Background, Valley of the Arakan River, a Tributary of the Chernaia Berel River, 1911-1913

Aerial of the Tobyl River, south of Kostanay, northern Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Aerial of the Lower Kolsai Lake, Kolsay Lakes National Park, Tian Shan mountains, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Ksenia Pervak Kazakhstan The Wimbledon Championships 2012 The All England Tennis Club, Wimbledon, London, England 25 June 2012 Date: 25 June 2012

New gen. Eagle Hunter, Mongolia
Kazakh Girl Eagle Hunters in traditionally wearing typical Mongolian dress culture of Mongolia she Rider horse on Altai Mountain background at Ba-yan UlGII, MONGOLIA. saravut whanset

Colorful porcelain plates, Astana, Kazakhstan

Nomad migration, Early Iron Age, Kazakhstan area
Nomads of the Early Iron Age in the Kazakhstan area, with caravan and camel train. 1200-550 BCE

Bronze Age settlement, Kazakhstan area. A young woman sits on the ground, grinding grain in a stone mill. In the background are ancient houses, cattle and sheep. 3000-1200 BCE

Ancient horse breeders, Kazakhstan
Kazakh men of an ancient tribe on horseback, leading a herd of horses through the steppe

Ancient Kazakh battle scene, Kazakhstan

Kazakh yurt - exterior, with open door. 20th century

India and the Campaigns of the Middle East, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Map showing British India coloured pink as part of the British Empire, Afghanistan, Persia, Asia Minor, Arabia

Kazakhstan, Saty, sheep leave the farm and head to the grassy pastures

Kazakhstan, Saty, sheep are rounded up on the plateau near Saty village

Kazakhstan, Charyn Canyon, the river Charyn flows through the canyon

Kazakhstan, Charyn Canyon National Park, visitors hike through the canyon

Kazakhstan, Charyn Canyon, a visitor walks through the canyon

Kazakhstan, Charyn Canyon, an old bus drives through the canyon

Kazakhstan, Charyn Canyon, 4-wheel drives travel through the canyon

Kazakhstan, Kolsay lakes National park, lake Kaindy in the autumn

Kazakhstan, Saty, rocky landscape near Saty village

Kazakhstan, Charyn Canyon, rock formations on the edge of the canyon

Kazakhstan, Almaty, Zenkov Russian orthodox cathedral

Kazakhstan, Almaty, Zelionyj Bazar (Green Bazaar), nuts

Kazakhstan, Almaty, a couple of Kazakhs ride their horses

Kazakhstan, Almaty, Russian orthodox church

Spices, Zelionyj Bazar (Green Bazaar), Almaty, Kazakhstan

Cross-section, prehistoric burial mound, Kazakhstan
Cross-section through a prehistoric burial mound, Kazakhstan

Umay the goddess of fertility, Kazakhstan
Umay is the Mother of Earth, also known as the goddess of fertility in the religion of Tengriism (Tengrism), Kazakhstan. She holds her arms around the yurt to protect the baby

Kazakh village in Zhailau, during Nauryz (Spring holiday)
People in a high altitude summer pasture in Zhailau (Jailou), located in the Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park, Kazakhstan, during Nauryz (the traditional Spring holiday)

Kazakhstan, Astana, Nurzhol bulvar, central boulevard of Kazakhstans new governmental and administrative zone, Northern Lights apartment buildings

Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Astana, Nurzhol Bulvar, KazMunaiGas building and Khan Shatyr center

Kazakhstan, Astana, Statue infront of KazMunaiGas building home to the Oil and Gas Ministry, with Bayterek Tower in background

Kazakhstan, Astana, Traffic on road by Triumph of Astana - a 480-apartment housing estate

Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan, Astana, Nurzhol bulvar, central boulevard of Kazakhstanas new governmental and administrative zone, Fountains below Restaurant and banking center

Kazakhstan, Astana, Statue by KazakYeli monument (Kazakh Country)

Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Astana, Opera Theater

Kazakhstan, Astana, Palace of Independence

Kazakhstan, Astana, Parliament buildings

Kazakhstan, Astana, Shabyt Palace of Arts, Wedding party arrive opposite Palace in limousine

Kazakhstan, Astana, Yurts at Country fair

Kazakhstan, Astana, Yurt at Country fair in the old city

Kazakhstan, Astana, The Beijing Palace Soluxe Hotel

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"Kazakhstan: A Land of Rich History, Stunning Landscapes, and Space Exploration" Discover the captivating beauty of Kazakhstan, a country nestled in Central Asia. At dawn, witness the majestic Ak Orda - Presidential Palace of President Nursultan Nazarbayev in Astana. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to the nation's progress. Delve into Kazakhstan's significant contributions to space exploration. From Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becoming the first woman in space in 1963 to witnessing Buran space shuttle landings, this country has played an integral role in expanding our horizons beyond Earth. Relive iconic moments like Komarov before his ill-fated Soyuz 1 launch and Yuri Gagarin preparing for his groundbreaking mission in 1961 aboard Vostok 1 spacecraft. These pioneers paved the way for humanity's journey into the unknown. Marvel at Khan Tengri peak standing tall amidst Tienschan mountain range, showcasing Kazakhstan's breathtaking natural wonders. The serene landscapes offer solace and adventure to explorers seeking tranquility or thrilling escapades. Reflect on history-changing events such as Sputnik 1 launch that marked mankind's first step into space exploration. Admire Zenkov Cathedral against the backdrop of Tien Shan mountains, blending spiritual serenity with awe-inspiring nature. Remember Soyuz 11 crew before their tragic launch in 1971; their sacrifice serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and advancement. Astana’s Presidential Palace remains an emblematic symbol representing Kazakhstani pride and prosperity—a true reflection of its people’s resilience and aspirations for a brighter future. Kazakhstan beckons you with its rich tapestry woven from historical milestones, stunning landscapes, and boundless dreams reaching towards the stars. Embark on an unforgettable journey through this remarkable nation that continues to shape our world both on Earth and beyond.