Hanging At Dinmukhamed Kunaev's House In Almaty

Ok, it's just an apartment. The former First Secretary, the leader of Kazakhstan for two or so decades, lived among the people, a common man thrust into a Soviet leadership position. Communism, modest men in charge.

Exterior view. It's a snazzy example of swanky, Soviet style Art Moderne.

Hello. Maybe not so common. Do something important and they put your image on a big vase. Front entry hall. Political presents fill the display cases. Look closely and you'll see a croc from Castro. Which was his standard gift. Castro handed them out like cigars to all the leaders he met.

Dining room. There might be more china in the cabinets than in China.

Kitchen. His and hers (his and his?) refrigerators. Getting personal, the toiletry kit. Pink soap, no one is going to ask.

Desk area of Kunaev's office. Big boom box, extra long stereo, reel to reel machine. The leader liked his tunes.