Panfilov Park (Panfilov Park)

Park 28 Panfilov Guardsmen is the most famous park in Almaty. The park was established in the 70s of the nineteenth century on the grounds of a small cemetery, and was originally named Starokladbischensky Park (Old Cemetery Park). With an area of 18 hectares, the entire park is covered with green grass, divided by straight roads and alleys, surrounded by deciduous forest with typical plants such as oak trees. perennial, elm, basil, maple, poplar, pine.

Since its inception, the park has had several name changes. Until 1942, the park was renamed again in honor of Panfilov soldiers of the 1075th regiment of the 312th artillery division, who fought bravely to stop the Nazi attack in Moscow offensive in November 1941. History records that the regiment was formed from the natives of Almaty and Bishkek shortly after the war began. They are inexperienced young soldiers who have not even served in the military but have enthusiasm and a deep patriotic heart.

The memory of the heroism of the Panfilov soldiers has been immortalized on a granite tripod erected in the center of the park. The high-left bas-relief with the words "Oath" is dedicated to the young Kazakh warriors who fought to keep the peace of the Soviet Union. The central part of the monument - "The Feat" reflects Panfilov's international images of soldiers, as a symbol of the heroism of Soviet soldiers during World War II. The right side of the building - "The Blowing the Glory" represents victory, glory and belief in a peaceful life.

The Military Memorial has towers with the names of 28 Panfilov heroes who fought in an unequal battle with the Germans. On holidays, the people of Almaty come here to remember and pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Second World War 1941-1945.

Visitors can also visit other memorials such as the bust of Ivan Panfilov, commander of the legendary 312th Rifle Division, as well as the memorial to the soldiers killed in the war in Afghanistan and the monuments. other remembrance. In addition, Panfilov park also has a number of historic buildings built in the early and mid-twentieth century, such as: the wooden Church of the Assumption, erected without a single nail - this is a monument The world's most unique wooden building, the Museum of Folk Instruments, the Officers' Club - each of which is associated with a unique and equally interesting story.