Visiting The Dinmukhamed Kunaev House Museum In Almaty

Dinmukhamed Kunaev was the head of Kazakhstan for two stints between 1960 and 1986. Otherwise known as the First Secretary. Think of him as a governor of a major state. Under his watch, Kazakhstan developed economically with mining and agriculture and Kunaev supervised the development of many of the iconic, Soviet era modern buildings that are now landmarks. Or torn down and forgotten. Such is fickle history.

Museum entrance. The exhibition space is actually in a building near his apartment.

Party identification card. State issue. A display about the Soviet space program, which is still based in Kazakhstan.

Hobbies. A bit aggressive.

The party likes to give awards to the big comrades. Medals, coins, books, whatever the souvenir shop is minting that month.

Action pose, in the waxy flesh. "What five year plan can I help you with?"