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

FC Copenhagen held off a late Kairat Almaty fightback to post their first win with a 3-2 victory in Denmark.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

An unverified video posted on Instagram showed around 30 people gathered on Thursday in an area of the Almaty region that has a large Uyghur population.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Eight points off leaders Hearts with points dropped in four games, and out of the Champions League while not scoring a goal against Kazakhstan side Kairat Almaty in a play-off.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 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

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