Almaty is one of the major cultural, scientific, economic and transport centres of the independent state the Kazakh Republic. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Asia. The city was founded in 1854. Till 1921, it was named Verny. In 1929 Almaty became the capital of the Kazakh Socialist Republic. Almaty was the capital of independent Kazakhstan till November 1997. In 1997, the capital was moved to Astana. Since then, Almaty has been referred to as the southern capital of Kazakhstan. Almaty is the major commercial and cultural centre of Kazakhstan. The city is located in the area of southern Kazakhstan, near the border with Kyrgyzstan. It's situated at the food of the Ala-Tau montains.
Nowadays the city has seven theatres, many cinemas, hundreds of clubs, libraries and other cultural and educational centres. The most important theatres are the Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abai and the Kazakh State Academic Drama Theatre. The climate is very favourable for gardening. Everybody in Kazakhstan knows the world-famous apples "aport". The citizens of Almaty are proud of the well-known skating-rink "Medeo". It is equipped with all modern sport facilities. The most important competitions are often held there. The citizens of Almaty are kind and hospitable people. It is a great pleasure to visit this city.
Dear Ann, Thank's for ur last letter. You asked me about my favourite kind of sport. So, most of all I like tennis. I think that the best entertainment for a summer is playing different games,especially tennis. By the way,the most intresting is to play with strong contender. Game is tense but extremly excited. I use to play with my friends. They say that I'm a good player. I practice every summer and that's why I learned to play it well. Anyway,I think it's the best kind of sport. I hope that I'll play as a true champion very soon. Love, (Твое имя на английском)
Almaty is one of the major cultural, scientific, economic and transport centres of the independent state the Kazakh Republic. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Asia. The city was founded in 1854. Till 1921, it was named Verny. In 1929 Almaty became the capital of the Kazakh Socialist Republic. Almaty was the capital of independent Kazakhstan till November 1997. In 1997, the capital was moved to Astana. Since then, Almaty has been referred to as the southern capital of Kazakhstan. Almaty is the major commercial and cultural centre of Kazakhstan. The city is located in the area of southern Kazakhstan, near the border with Kyrgyzstan. It's situated at the food of the Ala-Tau montains.
Nowadays the city has seven theatres, many cinemas, hundreds of clubs, libraries and other cultural and educational centres. The most important theatres are the Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abai and the Kazakh State Academic Drama Theatre. The climate is very favourable for gardening. Everybody in Kazakhstan knows the world-famous apples "aport". The citizens of Almaty are proud of the well-known skating-rink "Medeo". It is equipped with all modern sport facilities. The most important competitions are often held there. The citizens of Almaty are kind and hospitable people. It is a great pleasure to visit this city.