"Shakhtar Glory" Memorial Complex
Attraction
32 Bukhar Zhyrau Avenue, near the entrance to the Central Park of Culture and Leisure
The "Shakhtar Glory" Memorial Complex is one of the main symbols of Karaganda and a monument dedicated to the selfless labor of the miners of the Karaganda coal basin. The monument was opened in 1974. The sculptural composition depicts two miners holding a piece of coal above their heads, symbolizing the strength, unity, and labor glory of the miners. The weight of the bronze sculpture is about 20 tons. The project authors are sculptor Anatoly Bilyk and architect Anatoly Malkov.
Address
"Shakhtar Glory" Monument
Bukhar Zhyrau Avenue, square in front of the Palace of Culture of Miners, Karaganda.
Opening Hours Open around the clock (open public area).
Visit Schedule Daily, 24/7.
Admission Fee Free.
Contact Information The memorial complex has no specific contact telephone numbers.
Transportation Accessibility
Located in the central part of Karaganda.
The nearest public transport stop is "Palace of Culture of Miners" (Дворец культуры горняков).
The monument is easily accessible by city buses, taxi, or on foot from the city center.
Parking spaces are available nearby.
Best Period to Visit
May through September is the most comfortable weather for walking.
In the evening, the monument is beautifully illuminated and looks especially impressive in photographs.
Visit Difficulty Level
Easy — no special preparation required. The memorial is located on a city square with convenient pedestrian paths and free access.
