Almaty

American

[al-muh-tee] / ˈæl mə ti /

noun

a city in southeastern Kazakhstan: the former capital.

Almaty British

/ ælˈmɑːtɪ /

noun

Also called: Alma-Ata. Former name (until 1927): Verny. a city in SE Kazakhstan; capital of Kazakhstan (1991–97): an important trading centre. Pop: 1 103 000 (2005 est)

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He has only started one game in Europe though, against Kairat Almaty in January, but came off at half-time as he built up match fitness.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Celtic passed backwards, hesitant and unthreatening having just been knocked out of the Champions League by Kairat Almaty.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

After the heavy 5-2 defeat by Atletico Madrid in September, Bellingham was left on the bench against Kairat Almaty and Villarreal.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

The former world number one ended a two-year wait for an ATP title last weekend in Almaty.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

The night's other game ended in a 0-0 draw between rank outsiders Kairat Almaty and Pafos of Cyprus in Kazakhstan.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

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