Virtual Globetrotting: Kazakhstan

Virtual Globetrotting: Kazakhstan http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2013 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:04:29 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Medeu skating rink]]>

Medeu skating rink
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By: hhgygy
@ 2013-03-20 12:04:29
At 1,691 metres above sea level, it is the highest skating rink in the world.]]>

Medeu skating rink
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By: hhgygy
@ 2013-03-20 12:04:29
At 1,691 metres above sea level, it is the highest skating rink in the world.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/medeu-skating-rink/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/medeu-skating-rink/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:04:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/medeu-skating-rink/ 43.15760200 77.05891500 <![CDATA[Buran test model OK-M]]>

Buran test model OK-M
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-02 09:14:17
http://www.thelivingmoon.com/45jack_files/03files/Buran_004.html]]>

Buran test model OK-M
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-02 09:14:17
http://www.thelivingmoon.com/45jack_files/03files/Buran_004.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/buran-test-model-ok-m/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/buran-test-model-ok-m/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 09:14:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/buran-test-model-ok-m/ 45.91000000 63.31849700 <![CDATA[Aquarium of the Entertainment Centre Duman]]>

Aquarium of the Entertainment Centre Duman
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By: Fab
@ 2013-03-01 22:12:22]]>

Aquarium of the Entertainment Centre Duman
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By: Fab
@ 2013-03-01 22:12:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aquarium-of-the-entertainment-centre-duman/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aquarium-of-the-entertainment-centre-duman/ Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:12:22 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aquarium-of-the-entertainment-centre-duman/ 51.14818600 71.41632600 <![CDATA[An-24B wreckage]]>

An-24B wreckage
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By: Fab
@ 2013-02-10 00:36:25
http://russianplanes.net/id32717]]>

An-24B wreckage
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By: Fab
@ 2013-02-10 00:36:25
http://russianplanes.net/id32717]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/an-24b-wreckage/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/an-24b-wreckage/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:36:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/an-24b-wreckage/ 42.43080200 70.01253800 <![CDATA[Collasped Buran Space Schuttle Hanger]]>

Collasped Buran Space Schuttle Hanger
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By: DivSock
@ 2013-01-19 08:26:35
On 12 May 2002, the hangar housing Buran in Kazakhstan collapsed, a result of poor maintenance. The collapse killed eight workers and destroyed the orbiter as well as a mock-up of an Energia carrier rocket.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/collasped-buran-space-schuttle-hanger/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/collasped-buran-space-schuttle-hanger/ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 08:26:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/collasped-buran-space-schuttle-hanger/ 45.92784000 63.29828000 <![CDATA[Semipalatinsk Nuclear Storage Facility]]>

Semipalatinsk Nuclear Storage Facility
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By: nico
@ 2012-12-18 16:06:12]]>

Semipalatinsk Nuclear Storage Facility
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By: nico
@ 2012-12-18 16:06:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-nuclear-storage-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-nuclear-storage-facility/ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:06:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-nuclear-storage-facility/ 50.64893000 78.59286000 <![CDATA[Radar site]]>

Radar site
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-11 17:45:51
Looks like 2 Bar Locks radars at this location.]]>

Radar site
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-11 17:45:51
Looks like 2 Bar Locks radars at this location.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-site-35/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-site-35/ Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:45:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-site-35/ 53.19398200 63.53284100 <![CDATA[Military base]]>

Military base
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-09 21:06:40
Possible SAM site.]]>

Military base
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-09 21:06:40
Possible SAM site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-base-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-base-2/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:06:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-base-2/ 47.97344000 80.38018200 <![CDATA[Dam]]>

Dam
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-09 21:01:57
Set of locks next to the dam.]]>

Dam
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-09 21:01:57
Set of locks next to the dam.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dam-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dam-5/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:01:57 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dam-5/ 49.65950000 83.34839000 <![CDATA[Military base]]>

Military base
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-09 20:57:31
Possible SAM site base.]]>

Military base
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-09 20:57:31
Possible SAM site base.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-base-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-base-1/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:57:31 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-base-1/ 49.67838000 83.23900000 <![CDATA[Aviation museum in Aktobe]]>

Aviation museum in Aktobe
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By: Fab
@ 2012-10-08 22:46:55
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/45379359
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/15753496
http://aviahistory.ucoz.ru/FOTO/YAK-40/87590-20.jpg]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aviation-museum-in-aktobe/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aviation-museum-in-aktobe/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:46:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aviation-museum-in-aktobe/ 50.28467100 57.14783200 <![CDATA[Military hardware static display in Atyrau]]>

Military hardware static display in Atyrau
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By: Fab
@ 2012-10-01 22:36:22
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4418335
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/5803189]]>

Military hardware static display in Atyrau
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By: Fab
@ 2012-10-01 22:36:22
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4418335
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/5803189]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-hardware-static-display-in-atyrau/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-hardware-static-display-in-atyrau/ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:36:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-hardware-static-display-in-atyrau/ 47.09294700 51.88682400 <![CDATA[Shengel'dy radar site]]>

Shengel'dy radar site
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By: hhgygy
@ 2011-11-05 15:07:52]]>

Shengel'dy radar site
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By: hhgygy
@ 2011-11-05 15:07:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shengeldy-radar-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shengeldy-radar-site/ Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:07:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shengeldy-radar-site/ 43.96781300 77.51827100 <![CDATA[Small plane in flight]]>

Small plane in flight
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-10-27 20:30:06]]>

Small plane in flight
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-10-27 20:30:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/small-plane-in-flight-25/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/small-plane-in-flight-25/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:30:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/small-plane-in-flight-25/ 49.74800000 56.94592600 <![CDATA[Two Buran Energia launch vehicles]]>

Two Buran Energia launch vehicles
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By: Dania
@ 2011-05-18 12:18:35]]>

Two Buran Energia launch vehicles
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By: Dania
@ 2011-05-18 12:18:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-buran-energia-launch-vehicles/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-buran-energia-launch-vehicles/ Wed, 18 May 2011 12:18:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-buran-energia-launch-vehicles/ 45.92970700 63.30005200 <![CDATA[New Helis]]>

New Helis
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By: KRL
@ 2011-05-17 07:58:05
On the edge of new image seam.

Looks like new Mi-28's(?) with blades on the ground; as there are no shadows of blades in place.]]>

New Helis
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By: KRL
@ 2011-05-17 07:58:05
On the edge of new image seam.

Looks like new Mi-28's(?) with blades on the ground; as there are no shadows of blades in place.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-helis/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-helis/ Tue, 17 May 2011 07:58:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-helis/ 46.18849300 80.82644600 <![CDATA[Tramplin ski jumping hill (Defunct)]]>

Tramplin ski jumping hill (Defunct)
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By: Dania
@ 2011-03-01 15:12:13]]>

Tramplin ski jumping hill (Defunct)
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By: Dania
@ 2011-03-01 15:12:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tramplin-ski-jumping-hill-defunct/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tramplin-ski-jumping-hill-defunct/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:12:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tramplin-ski-jumping-hill-defunct/ 50.33166600 83.50737500 <![CDATA[International Jumping Complex]]>

International Jumping Complex
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By: Dania
@ 2011-03-01 15:08:04]]>

International Jumping Complex
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By: Dania
@ 2011-03-01 15:08:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-jumping-complex/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-jumping-complex/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:08:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-jumping-complex/ 43.21177600 76.93369400 <![CDATA[Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall]]>

Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 15:33:06
The Central Concert Hall is located next to the Ak Orda Presidential Palace in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. It has been inaugurated by the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on the Independence Day of Kazakhstan, 15 December 2009.

The building’s shape resembles the dynamism of the petals of a flower as a metaphor of the dynamism of music itself. The building external structure is made by a series of curved inclined walls made of concrete with a blue back painted glass panels cladding. Those structures protect the building's interior functions from Astana’s harsh weather conditions.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-central-concert-hall/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-central-concert-hall/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:33:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-central-concert-hall/ 51.12257000 71.44143100 <![CDATA[Kazakhstan Military Museum (?)]]>

Kazakhstan Military Museum (?)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 15:17:50
Much military hardware on display. I'm assuming a military museum.]]>

Kazakhstan Military Museum (?)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 15:17:50
Much military hardware on display. I'm assuming a military museum.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-military-museum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-military-museum/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:17:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-military-museum/ 51.15544400 71.56554800 <![CDATA[Bayterek Tower]]>

Bayterek Tower
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 15:12:40
Bayterek (Kazakh: Бәйтерек, "tall poplar [tree]"), is a monument and observation tower in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. A tourist attraction popular with foreign visitors and native Kazakhstanis alike, it is a common symbol of the city and itself in turn symbolizes Astana's new status as the capital of Kazakhstan.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bayterek-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bayterek-tower/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:12:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bayterek-tower/ 51.12824600 71.43076700 <![CDATA[Kazakhstan Parliament]]>

Kazakhstan Parliament
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 15:10:49]]>

Kazakhstan Parliament
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 15:10:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-parliament/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-parliament/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:10:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-parliament/ 51.12555300 71.44071800 <![CDATA[Kazakhstan Senate]]>

Kazakhstan Senate
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 15:09:15]]>

Kazakhstan Senate
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 15:09:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-senate/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-senate/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:09:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazakhstan-senate/ 51.12785900 71.44157100 <![CDATA[US Embassy to Kazakhstan]]>

US Embassy to Kazakhstan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 15:08:00]]>

US Embassy to Kazakhstan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 15:08:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-embassy-to-kazakhstan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-embassy-to-kazakhstan/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:08:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-embassy-to-kazakhstan/ 51.12914800 71.46788800 <![CDATA[Nur-Astana Mosque]]>

Nur-Astana Mosque
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:58:41
The Nur-Astana Mosque, is a mosque located in the city of Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. It is the largest mosque of Kazakhstan and the biggest mosque in Central Asia. The 40-meter height symbolizes the age of the Prophet Muhammad of when he received the revelations, and the height of the minarets is 63 meters, the age Muhammad was when he died.

The mosque is located at the left riverbank in the city of Astana, construction first started in March 2005. The mosque was a gift in accordance with the agreement of the Kazakhstan President, Nursultan Nazarbayev and the Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa. It has a capacity of 5,000 worshippers inside the mosque, including 2,000 for worshippers outside the mosque. The structure is made of glass, concrete, granite and alucobond measures.]]>

Ministry of Defense
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:56:26]]>

Ministry of Defense
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:56:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-defense/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-defense/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:56:26 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-defense/ 51.12479900 71.42854000 <![CDATA[Ministry of Telecommunications]]>

Ministry of Telecommunications
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:55:07]]>

Ministry of Telecommunications
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:55:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-telecommunications/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-telecommunications/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:55:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-telecommunications/ 51.13143600 71.41650000 <![CDATA[National Academic library of Kazakhstan]]>

National Academic library of Kazakhstan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:54:01]]>

National Academic library of Kazakhstan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:54:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-academic-library-of-kazakhstan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-academic-library-of-kazakhstan/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:54:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-academic-library-of-kazakhstan/ 51.12716700 71.42726400 <![CDATA[National Archives of Kazakhstan]]>

National Archives of Kazakhstan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:52:54]]>

National Archives of Kazakhstan
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:52:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-archives-of-kazakhstan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-archives-of-kazakhstan/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:52:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-archives-of-kazakhstan/ 51.12783200 71.42656100 <![CDATA[Central Baths of Astana]]>

Central Baths of Astana
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:50:22]]>

Central Baths of Astana
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:50:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-baths-of-astana/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-baths-of-astana/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:50:22 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-baths-of-astana/ 51.14455100 71.41001700 <![CDATA[Zhamanshin meteorite crater]]>

Zhamanshin meteorite crater
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:41:29
Zhamanshin is a meteorite crater in Kazakhstan.

It is 14 km in diameter and the age is estimated to be 900,000 ± 100,000 years (Pleistocene). The crater is exposed at the surface.

It is believed that the Zhamanshin crater is the site of the most recent meteorite impact event of the magnitude that could have produced a disruption comparable to that of nuclear winter, but it was not sufficiently large to have caused a mass extinction.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zhamanshin-meteorite-crater/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zhamanshin-meteorite-crater/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:41:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zhamanshin-meteorite-crater/ 48.41815100 60.99231700 <![CDATA[Dike Kokaral]]>

Dike Kokaral
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:33:59
Dike Kokaral is a dike across a narrow stretch of the Aral Sea, splitting off the North Aral Sea (also called "The Small Sea") from the much larger South Aral Sea ("The Large Sea"). Work was completed in August 2005.

The dike was built twice in the past from local sand, but due to a lack of funding necessary to strengthen it once the water level in the North Aral Sea (and therefore pressure to the dike) began to rise, the dike was washed away. This happened in 1992 and 1998. However, for the short time that the dike stood, positive changes were already noticed - the climate became milder, and fauna was partly restored. When the dike was washed away, the water-level fell again, as much of the water poured into the South Aral Sea. In some places the coastline of North Aral retreated by as much as a few hundred meters.]]>

Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:24:53
The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is an unfinished mausoleum in the city of Turkestan, in southern Kazakhstan. The structure was commissioned in 1389 by Timur, who ruled the area as part of the expansive Mongol Empire, to replace a smaller 12th-century mausoleum of the famous Turkic poet and Sufi mystic, Khoja Ahmed Yasawi (1093–1166). However, construction was halted with the death of Timur in 1405.

Despite its incomplete state, the mausoleum has survived as one of the best-preserved of all Timurid constructions. Its creation marked the beginning of the Timurid architectural style. The experimental spatial arrangements, innovative architectural solutions for vault and dome constructions, and ornamentation using glazed tiles made the structure the prototype for this distinctive art, which spread across the empire and beyond.

The religious structure continues to draw pilgrims from across Central Asia and has come to epitomize the Kazakh national identity. It has been protected as a national monument, while UNESCO recognized it as the country's first site of patrimony, declaring it a World Heritage Site in 2003.]]>

Shunak crater
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-22 14:21:19
Shunak is a meteorite impact crater located in the south-eastern part of Qaraghandy Province in Kazakhstan.

It is 2.8 km in diameter and the age is estimated to be 45 ± 10 million years (Eocene). The crater is exposed at the surface.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shunak-crater/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shunak-crater/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:21:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shunak-crater/ 47.20764500 72.75828800 <![CDATA[Monument to the Conquerors of Space]]>

Monument to the Conquerors of Space
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-11-21 02:00:41]]>

Monument to the Conquerors of Space
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-11-21 02:00:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/monument-to-the-conquerors-of-space-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/monument-to-the-conquerors-of-space-1/ Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:00:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/monument-to-the-conquerors-of-space-1/ 47.79943700 67.71892800 <![CDATA[Tien Shan Observatory (censored?)]]>

Tien Shan Observatory (censored?)
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-10-24 00:53:02
I can't decide whether it is censored or not...]]>

Tien Shan Observatory (censored?)
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-10-24 00:53:02
I can't decide whether it is censored or not...]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tien-shan-observatory-censored/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tien-shan-observatory-censored/ Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:53:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tien-shan-observatory-censored/ 43.05840000 76.97248900 <![CDATA[Alatau Sports Palace]]>

Alatau Sports Palace
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By: neotrix
@ 2010-10-11 03:32:40
Kazakhstan Sport Palace is an indoor sporting arena located in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is used to host various indoor events and serves as the home of Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League. The arena seats 5,500 spectators.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alatau-sports-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alatau-sports-palace/ Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:32:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alatau-sports-palace/ 51.15585700 71.46617200 <![CDATA[Astana Arena]]>

Astana Arena
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By: neotrix
@ 2010-10-11 03:29:05
The Stadium will be able to host 30.000 visitors and is considered not only for football plays, will also be the preferred location for concerts and other exceptional activities. It will become the arena of the entertainment. With its sliding roof system of 10.000 sqm, this project is one of only six all over the world]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/astana-arena/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/astana-arena/ Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:29:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/astana-arena/ 51.10821700 71.40395500 <![CDATA[Astana Circus]]>

Astana Circus
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-09-29 17:14:13]]>

Astana Circus
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-09-29 17:14:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/astana-circus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/astana-circus/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:14:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/astana-circus/ 51.14506900 71.41935200 <![CDATA[Almaty Circus]]>

Almaty Circus
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-09-29 16:29:17]]>

Almaty Circus
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-09-29 16:29:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/almaty-circus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/almaty-circus/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:29:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/almaty-circus/ 43.23909100 76.91700500 <![CDATA[Karaganda Circus]]>

Karaganda Circus
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-09-29 16:28:48]]>

Karaganda Circus
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-09-29 16:28:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karaganda-circus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karaganda-circus/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:28:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karaganda-circus/ 49.80007400 73.08485000 <![CDATA["Ararat of Turkestan" Monument]]>

"Ararat of Turkestan" Monument
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-06-07 23:58:58]]>

"Ararat of Turkestan" Monument
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-06-07 23:58:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ararat-of-turkestan-monument/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ararat-of-turkestan-monument/ Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:58:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ararat-of-turkestan-monument/ 41.99949200 69.47332300 <![CDATA[Aristan Bab's Mausoleum]]>

Aristan Bab's Mausoleum
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-05-22 09:58:06]]>

Aristan Bab's Mausoleum
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-05-22 09:58:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aristan-babs-mausoleum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aristan-babs-mausoleum/ Sat, 22 May 2010 09:58:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aristan-babs-mausoleum/ 42.85165700 68.26805100 <![CDATA[Medeu Dam]]>

Medeu Dam
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-04-20 13:56:06
Medeu Mudflow Control Dam is a dam across the Medeu Valley south-east of Almaty, Kazakhstan, designed to protect the city from devastating debris flows (or mudflows).

Medeu Dam blocks the Medeu Valley (the valley of the Malaya Almatinka River) just south (upstream) of the Medeu Skating Rink. It was created on October 21, 1966 by a series of four preliminary explosions of 1,800 tons total and a final explosion of 3600 tons of ammonium nitrate based explosive. On April 14, 1967 the dam was reinforced by an explosion of 3900 tons of ammonium nitrate based explosive. More filling was done later on, until the dam reached its design profile in 1972.

Mikhail Lavrentyev, the Siberian mathematician known for his work on the theory of "directed explosion", was among the scientific consultants of this construction-by-explosion project.

It turned out that the dam was completed just in time for the potentially catastrophic mudflow of July 15, 1973. The dam worked, successfully stopping the flow. 3.8 million cubic meters of sediment was captured in the reservoir above the dam, bringing its bottom to the elevation of 1835 meters above the sea level.
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Mausoleum of Aisha Bibi
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-16 07:41:00]]>

Mausoleum of Aisha Bibi
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-16 07:41:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mausoleum-of-aisha-bibi/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mausoleum-of-aisha-bibi/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:41:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mausoleum-of-aisha-bibi/ 42.83317000 71.21152300 <![CDATA[Mausoleum of Tekturmas]]>

Mausoleum of Tekturmas
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-16 07:35:49]]>

Mausoleum of Tekturmas
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-16 07:35:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mausoleum-of-tekturmas/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mausoleum-of-tekturmas/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:35:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mausoleum-of-tekturmas/ 42.87746000 71.41883800 <![CDATA[Sports Palace]]>

Sports Palace
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-03 06:31:16]]>

Sports Palace
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-03 06:31:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sports-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sports-palace/ Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:31:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sports-palace/ 49.95652900 82.61582900 <![CDATA[Victory Monument]]>

Victory Monument
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-03 06:28:26]]>

Victory Monument
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-03 06:28:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victory-monument/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victory-monument/ Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:28:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victory-monument/ 49.94839700 82.58732600 <![CDATA[Bolshevik Disco]]>

Bolshevik Disco
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-03 06:10:21]]>

Bolshevik Disco
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-03 06:10:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bolshevik-disco/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bolshevik-disco/ Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:10:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bolshevik-disco/ 49.96773700 82.59486100 <![CDATA[Mosque in Öskemen]]>

Mosque in Öskemen
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-03 06:05:40]]>

Mosque in Öskemen
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-04-03 06:05:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mosque-in-skemen/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mosque-in-skemen/ Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:05:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mosque-in-skemen/ 49.94691500 82.63222900 <![CDATA[Patchwork field]]>

Patchwork field
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-03-23 02:16:34
Exactly 2x2 km squares of agricultural land]]>

Patchwork field
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-03-23 02:16:34
Exactly 2x2 km squares of agricultural land]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patchwork-field-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patchwork-field-1/ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:16:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patchwork-field-1/ 50.07113300 66.93763700 <![CDATA[Kyzyl-Agash Dam Bursts (March 11, 2010)]]>

Kyzyl-Agash Dam Bursts (March 11, 2010)
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By: kkeps
@ 2010-03-15 17:34:50
The Kyzyl-Agash dam was a dam located outside the village of Kyzyl-Agash, Kazakhstan, which burst on 11 March 2010, flooding the village. At least 35 people were killed and over 1000 evacuated from the village.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kyzyl-agash-dam-bursts-march-11-2010/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kyzyl-agash-dam-bursts-march-11-2010/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:34:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kyzyl-agash-dam-bursts-march-11-2010/ 45.29966000 78.75386200 <![CDATA[Palace of Peace and Reconciliation]]>

Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-10 09:28:33
A 62 m tall pyramid in the new capital of Kazakhstan, Astana.]]>

Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-10 09:28:33
A 62 m tall pyramid in the new capital of Kazakhstan, Astana.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-peace-and-reconciliation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-peace-and-reconciliation/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:28:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palace-of-peace-and-reconciliation/ 51.12295900 71.46425200 <![CDATA[President's residence]]>

President's residence
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-10 09:25:24]]>

President's residence
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-10 09:25:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/presidents-residence/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/presidents-residence/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:25:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/presidents-residence/ 51.12585200 71.44640400 <![CDATA[World's tallest flue gas stack at GRES-2 power station]]>

World's tallest flue gas stack at GRES-2 power station
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-10 09:09:46
Impressive height at 419.7 metres (1,377 ft)
]]>

World's tallest flue gas stack at GRES-2 power station
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-10 09:09:46
Impressive height at 419.7 metres (1,377 ft)
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/worlds-tallest-flue-gas-stack-at-gres-2-power-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/worlds-tallest-flue-gas-stack-at-gres-2-power-station/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:09:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/worlds-tallest-flue-gas-stack-at-gres-2-power-station/ 52.02346700 75.47851900 <![CDATA[Yakovlev Yak-28R "Brewer-D"]]>

Yakovlev Yak-28R "Brewer-D"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 12:10:20]]>

Yakovlev Yak-28R "Brewer-D"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 12:10:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yakovlev-yak-28r-brewer-d-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yakovlev-yak-28r-brewer-d-1/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:10:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yakovlev-yak-28r-brewer-d-1/ 45.01307500 78.34406800 <![CDATA[Coal Power Station GRES-1]]>

Coal Power Station GRES-1
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-03-24 07:05:09
One of the largest coal-fired power stations in the world. GRES-2, built in 1987.]]>

Coal Power Station GRES-1
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-03-24 07:05:09
One of the largest coal-fired power stations in the world. GRES-2, built in 1987.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-power-station-gres-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-power-station-gres-1/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:05:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-power-station-gres-1/ 51.88568400 75.37565200 <![CDATA[Atoyan stadium]]>

Atoyan stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 06:20:15]]>

Atoyan stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 06:20:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atoyan-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atoyan-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:20:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atoyan-stadium/ 51.21217800 51.35121700 <![CDATA[Spartak Stadium]]>

Spartak Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:36:34]]>

Spartak Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:36:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spartak-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spartak-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:36:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spartak-stadium/ 50.41477700 80.24105100 <![CDATA[Shakhtyor Stadium]]>

Shakhtyor Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:21:46]]>

Shakhtyor Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:21:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shakhtyor-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shakhtyor-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:21:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shakhtyor-stadium/ 49.81863800 73.07489600 <![CDATA[Taraz Central Stadium]]>

Taraz Central Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:13:09]]>

Taraz Central Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:13:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taraz-central-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taraz-central-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:13:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taraz-central-stadium/ 42.90181800 71.38212700 <![CDATA[Vostok Stadium]]>

Vostok Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:02:11]]>

Vostok Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:02:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vostok-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vostok-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:02:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vostok-stadium/ 49.96994500 82.58690000 <![CDATA[Kostanay Central Stadium]]>

Kostanay Central Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:02:07]]>

Kostanay Central Stadium
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-08 05:02:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kostanay-central-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kostanay-central-stadium/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:02:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kostanay-central-stadium/ 53.22599600 63.63635300 <![CDATA[S200 "Angara" (SA-5 "Gammon") & MiG-21]]>

S200 "Angara" (SA-5 "Gammon") & MiG-21
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:50:07]]>

S200 "Angara" (SA-5 "Gammon") & MiG-21
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:50:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/s200-angara-sa-5-gammon-mig-21/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/s200-angara-sa-5-gammon-mig-21/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:50:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/s200-angara-sa-5-gammon-mig-21/ 46.02549100 73.68828200 <![CDATA[SH-08 ABM-3 "Gazelle"]]>

SH-08 ABM-3 "Gazelle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:50:01]]>

SH-08 ABM-3 "Gazelle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:50:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sh-08-abm-3-gazelle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sh-08-abm-3-gazelle/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:50:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sh-08-abm-3-gazelle/ 46.03011900 73.70977500 <![CDATA[V-1000 (SA-5 Griffon)]]>

V-1000 (SA-5 Griffon)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:49:57]]>

V-1000 (SA-5 Griffon)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:49:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/v-1000-sa-5-griffon/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/v-1000-sa-5-griffon/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:49:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/v-1000-sa-5-griffon/ 46.03049900 73.71045100 <![CDATA[Heart]]>

Heart
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-30 09:49:29]]>

Heart
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-30 09:49:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/heart-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/heart-3/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:49:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/heart-3/ 50.32962800 78.06129500 <![CDATA[Soyuz launch vehicle]]>

Soyuz launch vehicle
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-08-22 05:01:39]]>

Soyuz launch vehicle
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-08-22 05:01:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soyuz-launch-vehicle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soyuz-launch-vehicle/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:01:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soyuz-launch-vehicle/ 45.62829200 63.32126800 <![CDATA[Former Soviet Anti Satellite Laser site]]>

Former Soviet Anti Satellite Laser site
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 18:36:02
See also this from Jane's.]]>

Former Soviet Anti Satellite Laser site
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 18:36:02
See also this from Jane's.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-soviet-anti-satellite-laser-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-soviet-anti-satellite-laser-site/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:36:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-soviet-anti-satellite-laser-site/ 45.84788200 73.51784700 <![CDATA[Russian Tsyklon-2 launch pad]]>

Russian Tsyklon-2 launch pad
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 10:58:28
The Tsyklon was a Soviet/Ukrainian-designed expendable launch system, primarily used to put Cosmos satellites into low Earth orbit. It is based on the R-36 intercontinental ballistic missile designed by Mikhail Yangel and made eight launches, with seven successes, and one failure. All of its launches were conducted from LC-90 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It is sometimes designated Tsyklon-2A, not to be confused with the later Tsyklon-2 rocket. It was introduced in 1967 and was derived from the R-36 ICBM (NATO designation of SS-9, Scarp). It was retired in 1969.

It made its maiden flight on 27 October 1967.

Tsyklon was designed by the Yuzhnoe Design Bureau and manufactured by Yuzhmash (both in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine). A derivative, the Tsyklon-3 is still in service as of February 2008.]]>

Ortalyk Tsentralnyi Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-09 07:36:01
The stadium is shared by two Kazakh football clubs - FC Almaty and FC Kairat Almaty. It also serves the home stadium for the Kazakhstan national football team. The stadium can accommodate up to 26,250 visitors.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ortalyk-tsentralnyi-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ortalyk-tsentralnyi-stadium/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:36:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ortalyk-tsentralnyi-stadium/ 43.23833300 76.92427900 <![CDATA[Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium]]>

Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-09 07:25:43
Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium, home of FC Astana. The stadium holds 12,350 people.

]]>

Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-09 07:25:43
Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium, home of FC Astana. The stadium holds 12,350 people.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazhimukan-munaitpasov-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazhimukan-munaitpasov-stadium/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:25:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kazhimukan-munaitpasov-stadium/ 51.16265700 71.41341800 <![CDATA[Alma-Ata TV Tower]]>

Alma-Ata TV Tower
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-18 20:34:23
The tower is 371.5 m (1073 ft) tall; its 114 m metal aerial reaches 1000 meters above sea level. It has two observation decks at the height of 146 m and 252 m, which are accessible by two high-speed elevators. It is however not open to the public. The tower was built by the architects Terziev, Savchenko, Akimov and Ostroumov. Since Almaty is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes, the TV tower was designed to withstand earthquakes up to a strength of 10 on the Richter scale.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alma-ata-tv-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alma-ata-tv-tower/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:34:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alma-ata-tv-tower/ 43.22878500 76.97650200 <![CDATA[Fighter Lineup]]>

Fighter Lineup
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By: KRL
@ 2007-08-24 12:35:57
18 Fighters on Apron. Looks like Mig 29/31's with shadows of twin tail obvious.]]>

Fighter Lineup
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By: KRL
@ 2007-08-24 12:35:57
18 Fighters on Apron. Looks like Mig 29/31's with shadows of twin tail obvious.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighter-lineup/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighter-lineup/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:35:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighter-lineup/ 50.35564000 80.25258400 <![CDATA[Almaty International Airport (ALA)]]>

Almaty International Airport (ALA)
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-05-28 18:53:36]]>

Almaty International Airport (ALA)
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-05-28 18:53:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/almaty-international-airport-ala/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/almaty-international-airport-ala/ Mon, 28 May 2007 18:53:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/almaty-international-airport-ala/ 43.35414300 77.02514600 <![CDATA[MR-UR-100 Sotka (SS-17) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)]]>

MR-UR-100 Sotka (SS-17) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-15 10:32:23
The MR-UR-100 Sotka was a MIRV-warhead intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed and deployed by the Soviet Union from 1978 to 1993. The missile was given the NATO reporting name SS-17 Spanker and was built under the Soviet industry designation 15A15. An alternative designation for the missile is the UR-100MR.
The MR-UR-100 project was developed by OKB-586. The purpose was to develop a MIRV capable replacement for the existing UR-100 missiles in service. While designed to fit into existing UR-100 silos, it still required some modification of existing silos to accommodate the new missile, due to its requirement for a cold-launch system.

The development of "modernized UR-100" was authorized on 19 August 1970 (document №682-218) and assigned to both OKB-586 and TsKBM (author of UR-100). Flight tests were conducted from 1971 through 1974. Deployment commenced in December of 1978. The more advanced MR-UR-100UTTh version began development in 1979, with flight tests from 1977 through 1979. The new missiles had completely replaced the original version by 1983, at which time the Soviets fielded 270 launchers. From there the number of launchers declined, and by 1991 START I Treaty they were down to 76. All were scheduled for dismantling and removed from the inventory. [wikipedia]]]>

SA-2 SAM site
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By: losbeats
@ 2007-05-05 16:36:36
One of the few SAM sites that surround the Baikonur Cosmodrome.]]>

SA-2 SAM site
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By: losbeats
@ 2007-05-05 16:36:36
One of the few SAM sites that surround the Baikonur Cosmodrome.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sa-2-sam-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sa-2-sam-site/ Sat, 05 May 2007 16:36:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sa-2-sam-site/ 45.81749500 63.73611000 <![CDATA[Pavlodar Airport (UASP)]]>

Pavlodar Airport (UASP)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 16:38:41]]>

Pavlodar Airport (UASP)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 16:38:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pavlodar-airport-uasp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pavlodar-airport-uasp/ Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:38:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pavlodar-airport-uasp/ 52.19419200 77.07237500 <![CDATA[Aktau Airport (UATE)]]>

Aktau Airport (UATE)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 15:20:14]]>

Aktau Airport (UATE)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 15:20:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aktau-airport-uate/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aktau-airport-uate/ Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:20:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aktau-airport-uate/ 43.85766200 51.09221900 <![CDATA[Fighters Su-17 storage at Chimkent / Khatynkopir Air Force Base]]>

Fighters Su-17 storage at Chimkent / Khatynkopir Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 14:57:05]]>

Fighters Su-17 storage at Chimkent / Khatynkopir Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-23 14:57:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighters-su-17-storage-at-chimkent-khatynkopir-air-force-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighters-su-17-storage-at-chimkent-khatynkopir-air-force-base/ Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:57:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fighters-su-17-storage-at-chimkent-khatynkopir-air-force-base/ 42.36958700 69.46211100 <![CDATA[Lugovoe Air Force Base]]>

Lugovoe Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-22 16:25:36]]>

Lugovoe Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-22 16:25:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lugovoe-air-force-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lugovoe-air-force-base/ Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:25:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lugovoe-air-force-base/ 42.97115100 72.72949200 <![CDATA[Helicopters & Airplanes at Almaty - North Air Force Base]]>

Helicopters & Airplanes at Almaty - North Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-22 14:13:34]]>

Helicopters & Airplanes at Almaty - North Air Force Base
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-22 14:13:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/helicopters-airplanes-at-almaty-north-air-force-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/helicopters-airplanes-at-almaty-north-air-force-base/ Sun, 22 Oct 2006 14:13:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/helicopters-airplanes-at-almaty-north-air-force-base/ 43.37259000 76.98291800 <![CDATA[Il-76 at Astana Air Force Base (UACC)]]>

Il-76 at Astana Air Force Base (UACC)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-21 16:59:55]]>

Il-76 at Astana Air Force Base (UACC)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-10-21 16:59:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-76-at-astana-air-force-base-uacc/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-76-at-astana-air-force-base-uacc/ Sat, 21 Oct 2006 16:59:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-76-at-astana-air-force-base-uacc/ 51.02980000 71.46963200 <![CDATA[Soviet Tank on Static Display]]>

Soviet Tank on Static Display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-21 16:40:02
In front of a giant tank scrapyard.]]>

Soviet Tank on Static Display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-21 16:40:02
In front of a giant tank scrapyard.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-tank-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-tank-on-static-display/ Sat, 21 Oct 2006 16:40:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-tank-on-static-display/ 50.38454200 80.16194200 <![CDATA[5000 Soviet Tanks]]>

5000 Soviet Tanks
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-21 16:38:30
Waiting to be scrapped at the tank factory to the NE.]]>

5000 Soviet Tanks
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-21 16:38:30
Waiting to be scrapped at the tank factory to the NE.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/5000-soviet-tanks/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/5000-soviet-tanks/ Sat, 21 Oct 2006 16:38:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/5000-soviet-tanks/ 50.38336900 80.15641100 <![CDATA[Full scale model of Russian space shuttle 'Ptichka']]>

Full scale model of Russian space shuttle 'Ptichka'

Full scale model of Russian space shuttle 'Ptichka'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-08-15 21:54:31
A full size model of Shuttle Ptichka is on display here in the test zone of Baikonur Spaceport in Kazakhstan while the original one is also nearby at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, in the MIK Building.

Shuttle Ptichka ("Птичка" meaning "little bird" in Russian) is an informal nickname for the second space shuttles to be produced as part of the Shuttle Buran program. It was never officially named. It is also known as Shuttle 1.02. It is distinguisable from the other shuttles as a red framework is attached to its roof.

"Ptichka" was also an informal nickname for all of the space shuttle orbiters. However, the formal theme for the whole orbiter project was "Stormy Weather" and "Burya" ("Буря" meaning "tempest" in Russian) was mentioned as a likely name for the spacecraft.

Construction of the second orbiter started in 1988, and although the orbiter was closest to being completed of any of the Buran shuttles (after the Shuttle Buran), it was never finished. The program was officially canceled in 1993, at which point the shuttle was 95-97% complete.]]>

Grounded boats 20km from the Aral sea
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By: dda
@ 2006-07-09 15:08:45]]>

Grounded boats 20km from the Aral sea
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By: dda
@ 2006-07-09 15:08:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grounded-boats-20km-from-the-aral-sea/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grounded-boats-20km-from-the-aral-sea/ Sun, 09 Jul 2006 15:08:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grounded-boats-20km-from-the-aral-sea/ 46.64570200 61.18325800 <![CDATA[Semipalatinsk-16 - Russia's largets nuclear test site]]>

Semipalatinsk-16 - Russia's largets nuclear test site
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-12-08 11:58:00
Russian nuclear tests have been conducted in two major areas. The former Soviet Union’s largest nuclear test site was located near Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan. The Semipalatinsk Test Site was founded in 1948 with the first nuclear explosion tested in 1949 and the last in 1989. Of the 467 nuclear detonations conducted there, 346 were underground, with the first of these underground experiments conducted in 1961. A total of 87 atmospheric and 26 surface nuclear detonations were also performed at the site between 1949 and 1989. Some tests involved multiple weapon detonations.

During the early days of the atomic energy program in the former Soviet Union, some unfortunate events occurred. The country's first atomic test in Semipalatinsk in 1949 exposed over 25,000 people downwind from the blast to significant doses of fission products.]]>

Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-16 12:44:28
Primary testing site for Soviet nuclear weapons.]]>

Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-16 12:44:28
Primary testing site for Soviet nuclear weapons.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-nuclear-test-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-nuclear-test-site/ Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:44:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semipalatinsk-nuclear-test-site/ 50.37780800 77.83624600 <![CDATA[Giant Cemetery - Source of 2002 cholera epidemic]]>

Giant Cemetery - Source of 2002 cholera epidemic

Giant Cemetery - Source of 2002 cholera epidemic
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:33:55
In 2002 an epedemic of Cholera in Atyrau was caused by when the reservoir to the NW overflowed and flooded this cemetery where cholera vicims were buried and washed the virus into the river.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-cemetery-source-of-2002-cholera-epidemic/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-cemetery-source-of-2002-cholera-epidemic/ Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:33:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-cemetery-source-of-2002-cholera-epidemic/ 47.13554900 51.88939300 <![CDATA[Munayshy Stadium]]>

Munayshy Stadium
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:21:56]]>

Munayshy Stadium
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:21:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/munayshy-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/munayshy-stadium/ Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:21:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/munayshy-stadium/ 47.09456000 51.90771800 <![CDATA[Pair of Bar Lock early warning radar]]>

Pair of Bar Lock early warning radar
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:15:30
To the NE is an old Soviet air base. There is the remains of a SA-2 site between here and the airfield that has been scraped away.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pair-of-bar-lock-early-warning-radar/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pair-of-bar-lock-early-warning-radar/ Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:15:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pair-of-bar-lock-early-warning-radar/ 47.11188200 51.79125700 <![CDATA[River Palace Hotel]]>

River Palace Hotel
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:10:34

Pictures

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River Palace Hotel
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-21 11:10:34

Pictures

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/river-palace-hotel/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/river-palace-hotel/ Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:10:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/river-palace-hotel/ 47.11003500 51.91533600 <![CDATA[Lake Chagan, created by a Soviet nuclear test explosion]]>

Lake Chagan, created by a Soviet nuclear test explosion

Lake Chagan, created by a Soviet nuclear test explosion
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By: Fricasseur
@ 2005-07-25 18:33:20
This lake and the reservoir bordering its southern rim are the result of the Chagan nuclear test, carried out by the Soviet Union on January 15th, 1965. Today, the area is still radioactive.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lake-chagan-created-by-a-soviet-nuclear-test-explosion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lake-chagan-created-by-a-soviet-nuclear-test-explosion/ Mon, 25 Jul 2005 18:33:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lake-chagan-created-by-a-soviet-nuclear-test-explosion/ 49.93453900 79.00938000 <![CDATA[Atyrau International Airport (GUW)]]>

Atyrau International Airport (GUW)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-07-02 01:29:28
Looks like a mix of commercial and military aircraft.]]>

Atyrau International Airport (GUW)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-07-02 01:29:28
Looks like a mix of commercial and military aircraft.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau-international-airport-guw/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau-international-airport-guw/ Sat, 02 Jul 2005 01:29:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau-international-airport-guw/ 47.12503900 51.82426900 <![CDATA[Atyrau]]>

Atyrau
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-06-27 13:29:07
City at the mouth of Ural river on the north coast of Caspian Sea]]>

Atyrau
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-06-27 13:29:07
City at the mouth of Ural river on the north coast of Caspian Sea]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau/ Mon, 27 Jun 2005 13:29:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atyrau/ 47.11289400 51.91211700 <![CDATA[Baikonur Cosmodrome]]>

Baikonur Cosmodrome
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-06-21 16:46:45
Use the Astronautix.com link for a map to over lay the google image. The Soyuz pad is in the upper right. Lots of SAM batteries scattered around too.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baikonur-cosmodrome/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baikonur-cosmodrome/ Tue, 21 Jun 2005 16:46:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/baikonur-cosmodrome/ 45.92013200 63.34210900