Scenarios about 'Almaty'
A major city in southeastern Kazakhstan that served as the country's capital until 1997 when it was replaced by Astana (now Nur-Sultan). Historically known as Verny and Alma-Ata, the city has been an important trading and cultural hub along the Silk Road, developing under Russian Empire, Soviet, and independent Kazakh influence. In alternate history scenarios, Almaty often features as a pivot point for different developments in Central Asian geopolitics, Russian expansion patterns, or as a continued capital in timelines where Kazakhstan follows different political trajectories.
What If Almaty Diversified Beyond Resources Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Kazakhstan's largest city developed a diversified economy before the dissolution of the Soviet Union, potentially transforming Central Asia's economic landscape and geopolitical significance.