This page is devoted exclusively for the splendid mountains of Kazakhstan.
Having being born and raised in the city surrounded by snow-peaked mountains, naturally, I acquired this
fascination with these magnificent giants. With time this fascination grew into wild attraction and passion.
Indeed, there is something magnetically appealling hidden within these nature's creations that keeps attracting humans.
Ever since the pre-historic times, mankind attempted to climb these summits - perhaps, the ancient people attempted to be
as close to their totem gods as possible and mountain tops offered a rare opportunity for solititude and soul cleansing. Or, it might've been
for totally different reasons...
Nevertheless, while being away throghout the years, I always miss the chance to go hiking thru the mountains or simply look around and inevitably catch
a glimpse of imposing but very familiar snow-capped peaks. With time, they turned into my friends who can offer joy, happiness or solace but
at the same time still demand due respect - otherwise, the mount fury had killed many explorers. By the same token, while roaming the world,
I had a chance to discover that different mountains have different and easily recognisable tempers and styles - just like humans.
Unfortunately, the place where I currently live, Oklahoma-USA, is as flat as a pancake, making it impossible to go hiking in the mountains. That is why I
eagerly look forward to vising my home and my good old "friends" - the Tian Shan mountains...
For now though, just enjoy the splendid views I took myself during my treks.
