Almaty, Kazakhstan 

We visited Almaty on our way to Kyrgyzstan and then Russia to resolve some visa and passport issues.  Along the way we were able to do some sightseeing. 

 Panfilov War Memorial

An eternal flame, with a massive sculptural group to the west in memory of the 28 soldiers from Almaty, of the Panfilov Division, who died in battle against Nazi tanks near Moscow in 1941.

The Voznesensky orthodox cathedral near the War Memorial Park.  The bells played beautiful music for 20 minutes.