Astana, July 10 : Kazakhstan is financing the construction of the world’s largest oceanarium in Moscow.

Yuri Luzhkov, the mayor of Moscow, hoped the new oceanarium would be a perfect center for learning about undersea life and entertainment.

The oceanarium, which will go by the name of "Duman" will be the first in CIS countries.

It will have several thematic zones, including the Oceanarium, 3D-Cinema, a network of cafes and trading halls. Its central zone will be used for walks and rest, the Amusement "Jungle", bowling, a multipurpose hall and a hotel complex. (ANI)