Gorki Park
Gorky Park is the largest recreational area in the centre of Amaty (Alma Ata), Kazakhstan. Although the glory of it's socialist past has faded, the park became a place of retreat for all those who cannot afford the high prizes in the city centre, where Kazakhstan's new elites celebrate their economic success. The park displays the kaleidoscope of Kazakhstan's past and present. The old conceptions of leisure activities have been preserved as kitschy gift shops dominate the parks pedestrian area. But at the parks peripheral areas, few refuges have emerged. Gorki Park is the largest recreational area in the centre of Amaty (Alma Ata), Kazakhstan. Although the glory of it's socialist past has faded, the park became a place of retreat for all those who cannot afford the high prizes in the city centre, where Kazakhstan's new elite celebrates its wealthiness.
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