[Photo from visitkazakhstan.kz]
Manasa Str. – L. Gumilyov Str. – Munaytpasova Str.
Monument «Otan korgaushylar» is one of the most beautiful monument in the country. On the square, elevated from the ground granite foundation a bronze stele is situated the central figure of the monument ‒ a woman. She holds a golden cup ‒ the symbol of peace and prosperity. Stele consists of 101 spikes and symbolizes the unity of all nations living in Kazakhstan. On the bas-relief at the right the Soviet soldiers, on the left side are portrayed Kazakh batyrs, smashing Jungars. There is an eternal fire at the foot of the monument. The memorial is 24 m high and is made of 63 tones of pure bronze. Copper was also used in construction. There is a park around the monument.
The main compositional axis of the whole complex is the front alley leading to the monument. It is represented by dancing fountains in colourful light appearance. General contractor is SME «Gorkommunkhoz», the architects are: A.Beksultanov, N.Konopoltsev. The Project was made by SME «Astanagorproject». The opening too place symbolically on May 9, 2001