Zenkov Cathedral in Almaty

The cathedral is to be found in Panfilov Park; and is possibly the only wooden Cathedral in the world. It is built without using nails, which also makes it fairly unique.

The Cathedral was used as a museum after the ‘Revolution’, but was restored to use as a Russian Orthodox Cathedral in 1990.

The idea for a cathedral in Almaty was initiated by the Bishop of Turkestan and Tashkent. the construction of the building took place between 1904 and 1907.

An ‘Act of God’ saved the building from devastation during the 1911 earthquake.

The interior of the Cathedral is as elaborate as the exterior.

Please note that visitors should respect the customs of the Cathedral, is a very active religious building.