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Akmola region

Akmola region is one of the largest and most developed regions of Kazakhstan and ranks ninth in size. It borders with Kostanai region in the West, North Kazakhstan region in the North, Pavlodar region in the East and Karagandy region in the South. The highest point in this area is Kokshe Mountains, which rises to an altitude of 947 meters above the sea level. And, the lowest point is Lake Sholaksor, which is only 67 meters above the sea level. Such significant rivers as the Yesil, Nura and Selenty flow through the territory of the region. Akmola region has several large cities, including Kokshetau, Kosshy, Stepnogorsk, Shuchinsk, Atbasar, Makinsk and Akkol. Each of them has its own special feature and interesting sights.

Center
Kokshetau
Population
735481
Area
146219
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Triumphal Arch Mangilik El
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Triumphal Arch Mangilik El

Symbolizes the history of the development and achievements of the Kazakh people. The name of the arch in Russian means “Eternal Country”, but carries a much greater meaning.

Central Park
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Central Park

The park is great for family holidays and relaxing with friends, as well as for sports: cycling, running and even swimming, because there is a swimming pool! In winter, you can go skiing on the cross-country trails, and there are also flooded skating rinks. Equipment rental is available year-round: in winter – skis and skates, in summer – bicycles, scooters, roller skates, cars for children.

Bozok Settlement

Bozok Settlement

settlement and necropolis of the 8th–16th centuries on the southern outskirts of the city of Astana, on the eastern shore of Lake Buzykty. The monument consists of several parts, occupying a total area of about 40 hectares. The central part consists of three sites ("quarters") with an average size of 35 × 35 m, surrounded by a rampart and an inner moat.

Kulanshi
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Kulanshi

Art is the soul of humanity. Fine art is a chronicle of the development of humanity. It is in our hands to preserve, convey and pass on to our children and grandchildren the spiritual values ​​enshrined in the works of Kazakh fine art and to introduce our citizens to the art of near and far abroad.

Astana Ballet Theatre
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Astana Ballet Theatre

The Astana Ballet Theater is one of the leading ballet companies in Kazakhstan, located in Astana. The theater, founded in 2013, is known for its combination of classical and modern ballet, incorporating Kazakh national traditions into its productions. The repertoire includes world-famous ballets, original productions and modern choreography.

Burial site of the folk composer Birzhan Kozhagulov

Burial site of the folk composer Birzhan Kozhagulov

In 1950, an obelisk was erected at the burial site, and in 1994 its reconstruction was carried out.

Monument to Shokan Ualikhanov

Monument to Shokan Ualikhanov

Initially, the monument was installed at the intersection of Sovetskaya and Kuibyshev streets, then moved to the street. School next to the city akimat.

K. Kuanyshbaev Kazakh State Academic Musical Drama Theater

K. Kuanyshbaev Kazakh State Academic Musical Drama Theater

Repertoire of the State Academic Kazakh Music and Drama Theater named after. Kalibek Kuanyshbaeva is constantly updated and supplemented by national and world dramaturgy. At several theater festivals held in our country and abroad, the team has clear guidelines. This is a revival of Kazakh theatrical art, a demonstration through the pinnacle of art of the past and present.

Akmola Regional Russian Drama Theater

Akmola Regional Russian Drama Theater

The Akmola Regional Russian Drama Theater was founded in 1977. On October 28, 1977, the curtain went up on the first theater season. The audience was presented with the play “Intervention” by L. Slavin, directed by the theater’s chief director, Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yakov Aronovich Kuklinsky. Y.A. Kuklinsky, a graduate of the Kyiv GITIS named after Karpenko-Kary, with a group of like-minded people came from Kostanay to Kokshetau, and created a Russian drama theater.

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