Monument of the Independence of Kazakhstan

The monument is located on the central square of Almaty, known as Republic Square. The main idea behind its creation was the depiction of the Golden Man, a symbol of ancient Kazakh culture. This monument, along with Baiterek, has become an important symbol of the modern state. The authors of this work were renowned sculptors Adilet Zhumabay and Shaken-Ali Valikhanov.