Golden Square (Золотой Квадрат; Zolotoi Kvadrat) is a neighbourhood located in the city center of Almaty , Kazakhstan . ^{[1] [2]} It is considered a historical point in Almaty , and numerous prominent governmental buildings are currently located there. ^{[3] [4]} The area was originally a prominent area for Almaty's elite social classes, and numerous known poets, politicians, and musicians lived there. ^[5] The architecture in the area includes Stalin-era houses with neo-Russian ornamentation and pastel-colored fronts. ^[6] The square is bordered by the streets Jeltoqsan, Bogenbai, Kunaev, and Abai. The area also includes parks and public gardens, fountains, as well as restaurants and entertainment centers. ^{[7] [8]}

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• Almaty

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