Zheltoksan Monument Almaty: A Protest To Remember

• Location: Zheltoksan St, Almaty
• Timings: Open 24 hours
• Entry Fees: Free

Zheltoksan Monument Almaty is one of the historical landmarks in Almaty and all of Kazakhstan, popularly known as the Dawn of Freedom Monument, which stands as proof of Kazakhstan’s journey towards freedom, Independence and national identity. A visit to Zheltoksan Monument in Almaty will make your Almaty Trip a memorable one for you. 

Zheltoksan Monument is one of the historical landmarks in Almaty and also the country’s largest  commemorating the Zheltoksan protests in the year 1986, which was a significant event in the history of Kazakhstan.

Zheltoksan Monument History

This decision sparked unrest in the country amidst the Kazakh population, which ultimately lead to the mass protests in Almaty. The protests lead to demonstrations that met various forces, resulting in casualties and plenty of arrests. 

Students and the citizens of Almaty took to the streets in Almaty to voice their frustration and demanded representation of the native Kazakhs in leadership positions. These protests were later known as the Zheltoksan(which means December) Movement, and met with brutal repressions from the Soviet Forces. 

As of now, the protests is seen as a catalyst for Kazakhstan’s Independence. The Zheltoksan Tany Monument in Almaty was erected in the year 2006, to honour the 20th anniversary of the protests.