Otan Qorgaushylar Monument
Monument Monument in Astana commemorating national defenders
Monument in Astana commemorating Kazakhstan’s defenders; visited during national ceremonies and by those interested in the capital’s monumental public art.
The Otan Qorgaushylar Monument is a public monument in Astana (Nur-Sultan), Kazakhstan, dedicated to defenders of the fatherland. It is a civic memorial located within the capital’s urban fabric.
The monument serves as a site for commemoration and public ceremonies related to national defence and remembrance. It is a constructed memorial rather than a natural or archaeological site.
It was established as part of Astana’s program of public monuments and urban landmarks that mark national history and identity. The monument functions as a focal point for civic observances.
The memorial is located in Astana (Nur-Sultan), the capital city of Kazakhstan, within the city’s central or ceremonial areas.
- Dedication: Functions as a city monument in Astana (Nur-Sultan) dedicated to the country's defenders and is sited in the capital's ceremonial or public space.
How to Get to Otan Qorgaushylar Monument #
Located within central Astana (Nur-Sultan), the monument is typically reached by city bus or taxi from the downtown axis of Nurzhol Boulevard. Pedestrians can walk from central landmarks depending on starting point; local transit and taxis are frequent.
Tips for Visiting Otan Qorgaushylar Monument #
- Visit around national holidays to see official wreath-laying ceremonies, but expect larger crowds then.
- Stand back from the base to appreciate the monument's scale; the plaza is often used for parades and events.
- Check for security rules - large monuments in Astana sometimes have controlled perimeters.
Best Time to Visit Otan Qorgaushylar Monument #
Late spring through early autumn for comfortable visits; winters are extremely cold.
Weather & Climate near Otan Qorgaushylar Monument #
Otan Qorgaushylar Monument's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -19°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 46 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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