Almaty is the largest city in terms of population, a city of republican significance and the former capital of Kazakhstan. Its population is more than 2 million people. The city is located in the south-east of the country, at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. 
According to the ancient monuments discovered by archaeologists on the territory of the modern city of Almaty, it can be assumed that nomadic and semi-settled tribes, such as the Saks, then the Usuni tribes lived here.
In the 8-10 centuries, the Great Silk Road passed through the territory of the modern city of Almaty, where there were several settlements, one of which was supposedly called Almaty. At that time, culture and agriculture developed, crafts were learned, numerous settlements also appeared, which are confirmed by the finds of metal products, ceramics, etc.
The Great Silk Road also had a great influence on the development of trade and the appearance of the mint, as evidenced by the finds of two silver coins dating back to the 8th century, where the name Almaty was first mentioned.
In the 15th-18th centuries, the Great Silk Road fades and the previously raging urban life turns into a quiet, original life.
Since 1850, the Russian Empire has been making all attempts to seize the territory of modern Almaty, which later became part of the Russian Empire, and even later part of the Soviet Union.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union and Kazakhstan’s independence in 1991, Almaty became the first capital of Kazakhstan until 1997. Despite the fact that Almaty is no longer the capital, it remains the most interesting and rich in sights city in Kazakhstan.
Here you can find such sights as: Zenkov Cathedral, Kok Tobe TV Tower, Medeo sports complex, Big Almaty Lake, as well as many interesting galleries, museums and theaters.
