Kazakhstan through lens of Azerbaijani photographer

An exhibition of works by photographer and traveller Rustam Gasimov, "Kazakhstan through the lens of an Azerbaijani photographer" has opened in Baku, Azernews reports.

The photo project was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Kazakhstan Republic Day.

The exhibition displays photographs taken during visits to different parts of Kazakhstan.

"The photo exhibition aims to demonstrate the beauty, originality and uniqueness of Kazakhstan, which has great tourism potential. Through these photographs, I wanted to show not only the picturesque landscapes and ancient cities of Kazakhstan, but also the city panorama of the capital, and also present a series of photographs dedicated to the World Nomad Games "Astana-2024", said Rustam Gasimov.

The exhibition, which includes 32 photographs, covers various cities and regions of Kazakhstan, including Astana, Turkestan, Aktau, etc. It also presents modern buildings of the capital of Kazakhstan, such as the symbol of the city Baiterek, as well as Khan Shatyr, the Museum of Future Energy "Nur Alem", a picturesque embankment and much more.

Another part of the exhibition is dedicated to Turkestan and the Turkestan region. In the photographs, you can see the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmad Yasawi, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the mausoleum of Arystan Baba, as well as ancient settlements such as Otrar and Sauran, which are of great interest to history buffs. One of the photographs presented at the exhibition shows the Aktau embankment and the Caspian Sea, which connects the two countries - Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. The exhibition also includes two shots taken at the famous Burabay resort.

Part of the exhibition is dedicated to the 5th World Nomad Games, which were remembered not only for their interesting competitions but also for their fascinating and varied cultural program.