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Tengrinews.kz – Videos of long queues at Medeu Ice Rink have been making waves online. The high-altitude skating season officially began on November 2, drawing large crowds eager to enjoy the iconic rink.
One viral video, posted on TikTok by user ssbolatkyzy, shows lines of people waiting for their turn to skate. The footage, dated November 2, sparked hundreds of comments and thousands of reposts.
@ssbolatkyzy #recommendations #elbruso #fyp #рек #медеу #медео #каток ♬ оригинальный звук - Khabartv
Comments ranged from disbelief to humor:
“I’m local and have never skated there.”; “Are these students from 2007-2008?”; “I was there on the 2nd, but it wasn’t that crowded when I arrived around noon.”; “That’s me in line.”
The Almaty city administration confirmed the rink welcomed over 7,300 visitors on its opening day. Medeu can accommodate up to 3,500 skaters on the ice and has seating for 8,100 spectators.
@010son10 #медеу #сезоноткрыт ♬ оригинальный звук - Zhasulan Bege
For convenience, the rink offers 6,000 pairs of skates for rent and features 86 toilets, a medical station, and enhanced public transport via bus route No. 12. Officials recommend purchasing tickets online to avoid queues.
The rink’s daily skating session schedule is available on its official website.
