Semipalatinsk Polygon One of the most horrible legacies of the Cold War is a site where the Soviet Union tested nuclear bombs on civilians. Shakpak-Ata A remote, centuries-old underground mosque with a lunar aesthetic. Soyuz 11 Memorial The remains of a monument in the remote Kazakhstani desert dedicated to the only men to die in outer space, the crew of the Soyuz 11 rocket. Statue of Panfilov's 28 Guardsmen This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth. Stronger Than Death Monument This 100-foot tall tombstone memorializes victims of 40 years of nuclear testing in Kazakhstan. The Last Wild Apple Forests Granny Smiths and Fujis can both be traced back to Kazakhstan, where apples still grow wild. « Previous 3 4 5 6 Next »
