Memorial of Glory

A very moving and meaningful place in Almaty. The Eternal Flame in Panfilov Park honors the memory of soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War II. The atmosphere around the monument is calm and respectful, and the flame itself is beautifully maintained. Surrounded by greenery and important monuments like the Memorial of Glory, it is a place where you can pause, reflect, and pay your respects. A must-visit spot in Panfilov Park for anyone who values history and remembrance.

he Memorial of Glory is a memorial complex in Almaty, Kazakhstan, installed in the Park named after 28 Panfilov Guardsmen for the 30th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War. The eternal flame was lit as part of the complex. In 1974, architects T.K. Basenov, R.A. Seydalin and V.N. Kim created a project for the memorial complex, which was supposed to be located in the park named after 28 Panfilov Guardsmen. It was planned to build a triptych dedicated to the establishment of Soviet power in Kazakhstan and the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War, as well as a special pedestal for the eternal flame. On May 8, 1975 the memorial complex was solemnly opened. The authors of the sculptures were V. V. Andryushchenko and A.E. Artimovich.

Located just behind Zenkov cathedral. It is one of the famous historical structures of Almaty and also a popular tourist attraction. Nice place to spend time. Green Bazar and Rakhat chocolate factory are both just a few blocks away from this place...

Cousin to a Soviet stone symphony, this memorial hits like a Red Army drumroll in the heart of Panfilov Park. Unveiled in 1975, it honors the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen who (allegedly) stopped Nazi tanks near Moscow with sheer Kazakh grit and maybe a touch of Soviet exaggeration. Monumental bronze figures surge out of black granite like they’re storming straight through time. Every face carved with heroic resolve, every angle designed to intimidate.. this is not a place for subtlety. Behind them burns an eternal flame flanked by honor guards who make standing still an Olympic sport. Great for history buffs, militaria fans, and pigeons looking for a dramatic perch. Just don’t expect nuance, this is pure Soviet drama carved in stone.

We visited Panfilov’s park and at the end it turned out that Memorial of Glory is under renovation…. The deadline is not clear (that’s fine when you live in CA)

Nice place to spend and visit at panfilov park. Behind ascension cathedral. There is also military state museum and museum of musical instruments near by. Worth a visit at almaty

Lovely monument in a nice park - there was also a military parade

It is perhaps the most imposing structure in the whole park. The monument is homage to the Kazakh soldiers who fought during the world wars in the past century. It is a common photoshoot area for locals and tourists.