1. GLACIERS OF THE ILEI ALATAU
The majority of glaciers in Kazakhstan are located in the Ili Alatau. There are 470 glaciers with a total area of ​​140,732 square kilometers.
Glaciers affect the state of rivers in the vicinity of Almaty, which is why they are of great ecological importance. In addition, the glaciers of the Ili Alatau are a very popular tourist destination among climbers and travelers.
2. CONSTITUTION GLACIER
The Constitution Glacier is located in the south-east of Kazakhstan, in the Zhetysu Alatau (or eastern part of the Tien Shan). Its height is more than 4,500 meters.

The glacier was named after the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 1993. It is the source of rivers in the region and has a great impact on nature. In addition, the glacier is located in a nature reserve, where rare species of plants and animals live.
3. GLACIER OF THE MINING INSTITUTE
The Glacier of the Mining Institute is located on the northern slope of the Ili Alatau, east of Almaty. The glacier was studied by employees of the Mining Institute in Almaty, so it was named after the educational institution. It is considered the largest glacier in the Turgen River basin. Its area is about 3,786 square kilometers.
The Glacier of the Mining Institute is an important natural area for climatic and geographical research. Its size and condition affect the ecosystem of the region, as well as the formation of rivers.
4. SHOKALSKY GLACIER
The Shokalsky Glacier is the longest glacier located in the Talgar River basin. The total length is 3.52 kilometers. The glacier is named after the famous geographer and mountaineer Petr Shokalsky, who studied the mountainous and glacial regions of Central Asia.
The Shokalsky glacier is a source of water resources for the rivers flowing through the Ili Alatau. It is also very important for climate research. Because the melting and changing of the glacier determines the climatic indicators of the region.
5. BIG BEREL GLACIER
The Big Berel glacier is located in the Katonkaragay district of the East Kazakhstan region. It is one of the largest glaciers in the region, with an area of ​​4.7 square kilometers. The glacier is of great ecological and hydrological importance, as it is the source of several rivers and other water bodies.
Due to its size and geographical location, the Big Berel glacier has become an object of scientific research. In addition, it is located near the Berel mound, where the burial grounds of Scythian rulers were found, and other archaeological sites. Therefore, the glacier is of great interest not only to climbers, but also to tourists and archaeologists.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/923770