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

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

But the Gunners beat Kairat Almaty in midweek to complete a clean sweep of eight wins in the league phase of the Champions League.

From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026

Leaders Arsenal have won all seven of their matches and just a point at home to Kairat Almaty would be enough to clinch top spot ahead of Bayern Munich.

From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026

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

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