Monuments At The Memorial Park In Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Shymkent is located in Southern Kazakhstan and is the country's third largest city. The center of town has a nice park, partially devoted to honoring various heroes from yesterday and today.

The Great Patriotic War (WWII from the Russian point of view) is a must for honor and remembrance. Here's Shymkent's monument, with eternal light in there somewhere.

More military swag, a "flying" MIG jet fighter and wall of medals.

Military biggies make the wall in the plaza with a big star.

Moving on in time, honoring a soldier and his dog. Up with fighting dogs. And firefighters, they rescue kids. Up with kids.

Honoring Kazakhs who fought in Afghanistan.