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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After going out to Kairat Almaty on penalties last year at this stage of the Champions League play-offs, that is saying something.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

It was a time when Celtic crashed out of the Champions League to Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan; 180 minutes plus an extra 30 on top and no Celtic goal.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

Around 25-30 percent of the Kazakh population live in just three cities: the capital Astana in the centre, and the southern metropolises of Almaty and Shymkent.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Despite winning silver at last year's world championships, an Olympic medal had felt a distant dream for the skater from Almaty.

From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026

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

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025

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