In the Almaty region, the Soviet-era House of Culture stands as a fading gem. Erdar and Akmaral, its devoted caretakers guard its garden and history. They shared stories of this once-thriving village, a major corn producer for the USSR. The couple’s passion is tangible—Erdar proudly poses as if to say, “Without us, this would be gone.” Akmaral eagerly shows us the cracking interiors, where the theater hosted performances not long ago.

Crédit : Tommaso Aguzzi (@tomaguzzi, Italy)

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