20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
One of the burned buildings on Republic Square. The burnt inscription means "an independent and prosperous state".
The photo shows the results of the January events in Kazakhstan, Almaty. On January 5, 2022, rallies began all over Kazakhstan because of corruption, living standards, poverty and unemployment in the oil-rich. There were reports of deadly clashes with police and military, a nationwide internet blackout and buildings damaged in three major cities. These are photo of building that were damaged on the Republic Square during the rallies.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 01.2022 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
Photo Location: | Almaty, Kazakhstan |
Camera: | NIKON D5300 |
Copyright: | © Alua Ualiyeva |