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.
Otan Qorgaushylar Monument at a Glance#
About Otan Qorgaushylar Monument#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -19° - -10° | -23° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Poor | -19° - -10° | -23° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 4.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -4° | -15° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 0° - 11° | 3° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Very Good | 7° - 20° | 14° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 4.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.4h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 27° | 20° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 3.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 16.3h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 28° | 21° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 3.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.9h |
| August | Excellent | 12° - 25° | 18° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.4h |
| September | Very Good | 6° - 19° | 12° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Good | -1° - 9° | 0° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 4.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Poor | -11° - -3° | -13° | 21 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | -16° - -8° | -19° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 95% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 7.7h |
