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AM26: IFMSA August Meeting 2026
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One shared sky

Kazakhstan

Crossroads of Europe and Asia: and your host for the IFMSA General Assembly. Welcome to Astana.

Future Capital

Baiterek Monument

The symbol of Astana: ride to the top for a panoramic view of the capital.

From campus · City centre

Future Capital

Khan Shatyr

The world's largest tent: a whole entertainment center and mall inside.

From campus · City centre

Future Capital

Nur Alem (EXPO 2017 sphere)

The world's largest spherical building: a museum of future energy, next door to campus.

From campus · Near campus

Faith & Concord

Khazret Sultan Mosque

One of Central Asia's largest mosques, its minarets piercing the steppe sky.

From campus · South-bank district

Faith & Concord

Astana Grand Mosque

Opened in 2022 and among the largest mosques in the world: a short ride from campus.

From campus · Near campus

Faith & Concord

Palace of Peace and Accord

The glass-and-steel pyramid built for dialogue between world religions.

From campus · South-bank district

Culture & Performance

National Museum of Kazakhstan

The country's story: from Saka gold to the space age: under one vast roof.

From campus · South-bank district

Culture & Performance

Astana Opera

Kazakhstan's grandest stage for opera and ballet: tickets are famously affordable.

From campus · City centre

Everyday Astana

Astana Botanical Garden

Green walking paths between campus and the city center: the locals' favorite evening stroll.

From campus · Near campus

Everyday Astana

Ailand Aquarium

An aquarium more than 3,000 km from the nearest sea: deep-sea life in the heart of the steppe.

From campus · City centre

Everyday Astana

Astana Circus

The flying-saucer building locals love: circus shows all year round.

From campus · City centre

0112Through the Shanyrak

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The spokes become streets

Build a free-time route

Choose a ready-made orbit or open any place. The map and journey stay in step.

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Curated routes

  1. 01Short

    Campus Orbit

    Two futuristic green landmarks close to the AM26 campus.

    1. 01Nur Alem (EXPO 2017 sphere)
    2. 02Astana Botanical Garden
  2. 02Evening

    Icons of Astana

    The capital's signature skyline, from Baiterek to the opera.

    1. 01Baiterek Monument
    2. 02Khan Shatyr
    3. 03Astana Opera
  3. 03Half-day

    Culture & Concord

    Kazakhstan's national story, sacred space, and architecture of dialogue.

    1. 01National Museum of Kazakhstan
    2. 02Khazret Sultan Mosque
    3. 03Palace of Peace and Accord

All places

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All locations on this map

Pin locations are approximate: use the Google Maps or 2GIS links for door-to-door directions.

AM26 / KZ / 02Field note

Beyond the skyline

A country written across the horizon

Terrain transect
Saryarka → Burabay → Trans-Ili Alatau
August weather
Day 25–30 °CNight 12–15 °C
Arrival trace
NQZ → NUAstana's international airport, about 15 minutes from the venue by taxi.

Welcome to Kazakhstan

9th largest in the world

Central Asia's largest country: steppe, desert and alpine ranges between the Caspian and Altai.

  • Largest country in Central Asia
  • 20M+ people
  • Astana time: UTC+5

One shared sky

A shared home

The shanyrak crowns the yurt and, on Kazakhstan's emblem, represents the shared home of everyone who belongs to the country.

Official symbol reference

About Astana

A capital that reinvents itself

Astana places bold, futuristic architecture on wide boulevards at the heart of the northern steppe.

AM26 / KZ / 03Quick file

Good to know

  1. 01
    25–30 °C / 12–15 °C

    August weather

    Warm days around 25–30 °C, cool nights around 12–15 °C: and the famous steppe wind. Pack a layer.

    Open this guide
  2. 02
    ₸ · KZT

    Money

    The currency is the tenge (₸ KZT). Cards are widely accepted in Astana; keep some cash for markets.

    Open this guide
  3. 03
    C / F · 220 V

    Plugs & power

    Type C/F sockets (European), 220 V / 50 Hz. UK and US plugs need an adapter.

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  4. 04
    Rakhmet · Рақмет

    Two languages

    Kazakh and Russian are both everywhere. One word goes a long way: rakhmet: thank you.

    Open this guide

One shared sky · after dark

When the city lights come on

Carry the same sky into six AM26 evenings, where every connection becomes a star.
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