Victory Park (Tagzym Square)
Victory Park, also known as Tagzym Square, in Kyzylorda is a tribute to the triumph in World War II. Its central feature is a memorial honoring the heroic soldiers. This structure comprises three granite steles, with an eternal flame at their core. The years 1941 and 1945 are etched on the "wings" of the memorial, symbolizing the pivotal dates of the war. Along the Walk of Glory leading to the memorial, obelisks bear the names of Kyzylorda residents who made the ultimate sacrifice during the war, and on Victory Day, townspeople pay their respects by laying flowers.
Beyond the primary memorial, there are smaller obelisks dedicated to the war in Afghanistan, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the nuclear tests at the Semipalatinsk test site, and the soldiers of Kazbat (engaged in military operations on the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border from 1992 to 2001). These four granite monuments stand together on a shared pedestal, serving as a gathering spot for the community on commemorative occasions.
The park also houses a sculpture of a rider on horseback, paying homage to the victims of the December 1986 events in Almaty. Additionally, a granite wall in the park showcases the names of individuals awarded the Order of Courage.
Collectively, these installations in Victory Park serve as reminders of various tragic events connected to Kazakhstan's history. They aim to make people aware of the brutal realities of war and highlight the significance of unity in overcoming hardship.
How to get there?
You can get to Victory Park by buses #1, 5, 6, 7, 16, and 17.
Other tourist attractions near the park:
- Central Park
- Monument to Batyrkhan Shukenov
- Church of Our Lady of Kazan
- Railway Park
- House of Culture
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