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A vintage white refrigerator with black handles, placed in a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a tiled backsplash. 1
A vintage wooden cabinet with glass doors displaying glassware and figurines. 2
A room with a long table, ornate chairs, a chandelier, and a large cabinet filled with glassware. 3
A vintage study room with a wooden desk, bookshelves, a radio, a typewriter, and a window with lace curtains. 4
A room with a red leather sofa, wooden bookshelves, a desk, and a patterned rug. 5

Almaty: Soviet Apartment Tour With Authentic Décor & Stories

By Experience Almaty
Free cancellation available
Price is £30 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore Authentic Décor: Step inside a preserved Soviet-era apartment.
  • Four Historic Rooms: Visit the office, living room, bedroom, and kitchen.
  • Personal Stories: Hear tales of a communist politician’s daily life.
  • Immersive Atmosphere: Experience the rhythms of Soviet family living.

Activity location

    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kunayev park, Bogenbai Batyr Street 132, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan | We will meet at the Kunayev park. It's located at the intersection of Bogenbai Batyr Street and Tolebaev Street. We will meet right next to Dinmukhammed Konayev Monument which is inside the park.
    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Almaty: Soviet Apartment Tour With Authentic Décor & Stories

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
£30.23 x 1 Adult£30.23
Total
Price is £30.23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided Apartment Tour through four preserved rooms: office, living room, bedroom, and kitchen
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Authentic Décor & Personal Items from a Soviet communist politician’s home
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Storytelling by Local Guide sharing daily life and historical context
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Immersive Museum Exhibition showcasing gifts, furniture, and household artefacts

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Step into the fascinating world of Soviet history with a guided visit to a 230-square-meter apartment once belonging to a communist politician. As you cross the threshold, you’ll be surrounded by authentic décor and personal belongings that vividly capture the atmosphere of the USSR. Explore a remarkable home library of 7,000 volumes and a rare collection of over 400 copies, each reflecting the intellectual life of the era. Wander through four carefully preserved rooms — the office, living room, bedroom, and kitchen — each staged with original furniture, gifts, and everyday items that reveal the rhythms of Soviet family life. Your guide will share stories that bring these spaces to life, from political duties to domestic routines, offering a rare glimpse into both public and private spheres. This intimate museum experience blends nostalgia, education, and cultural immersion, making it a must for history enthusiasts and curious travellers alike.

Location

Activity location

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    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kunayev park, Bogenbai Batyr Street 132, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan | We will meet at the Kunayev park. It's located at the intersection of Bogenbai Batyr Street and Tolebaev Street. We will meet right next to Dinmukhammed Konayev Monument which is inside the park.
    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan