Cities

Kostanay is a large city in the northern part of Kazakhstan and the administrative center of the Kostanay region. The city has a rich history and is one of the important industrial and cultural centers of the region.

Historical overview: Kostanay was founded in the 19th century as a Kazakh fortress on the border of the Russian Empire. Over time, the city began to develop due to its position at the crossroads of trade routes and the rich natural resources of the region.

Baikonur is a famous cosmodrome located in Kazakhstan, which is of great importance for world astronautics. However, in addition to its cosmic glory, Baikonur and its surroundings also offer interesting tourist spots and have a rich history.

Foundation: Baikonur was founded in 1955 during the Soviet Union as a cosmodrome for launching rockets. Since then, it has become one of the most famous and actively used spaceports in the world.

Aktau is a port city on the coast of the Caspian Sea, located in the western part of Kazakhstan. This city is the administrative center of the Mangistau region and plays an important role in the economy and cultural life of the region.

Foundation: The city of Aktau was founded in 1961 as Aktau (formerly known as Shevchenko) due to the development of the oil industry on the Caspian Sea. It was an important strategic site for the Soviet Union.

One of the largest town located on the Yakhsu River. Maybe more thant 3000 years old. 

Ulaanbaatar (or formerly Ulan Bator) was founded in 1639 as an administrative center of Mongolian Buddhism. Today, half of the population of Mongolia lives in the capital, or 1.4 million people.

Almaty, one of the largest and most dynamically developing cities in Kazakhstan, located in the southeast of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in the foothills of the Zailiyskiy Alatau, appears to visitors as the pearl of Central Asia. With a population of about 1.5 million inhabitants, it intertwines ancient traditions and modern trends, possessing a unique character and atmosphere.

Astan ("the shining king"; formerly Akmoolinsk, Tselinograd, Akmola, Astana, Nur-Sultan) has been the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan since December 10, 1997. At the start of 2020, its population numbered 1,136,156. in fact the second most populous city in Kazakhstan after Almaty. Nur-Sultan is located in the north of the country, on the banks of the Ishim River.
The area of ​​the territory of the city is 797.33 km²

The city of Turkestan is not just a historical heritage, it is a living witness to the grandeur and beauty of ancient Central Asia. Located among the arid steppes of the extreme south of Kazakhstan, it is a place where every stone, every corner is imbued with the spirit of ancient times.

The first ancient settlement on the territory of modern Turkestan appeared in the early VI century BC. Over time, the city became one of the most important centers of culture, religion and trade in the region, attracting travelers and pilgrims with its shrines and history.

Since its foundation by the kingdom of Kokand in 1820 and until its capture by the Russian troops in 1852, the fort was called Ak-Mechet (Ak-Meshit). Thus, the Count Vassili Perovski and General of the cavalry of Emperor Alexander II, took control of the southern borders of the Empire and dominated the khanate of Kokand. Fort Perovski takes its name in 1862, then Perovski city until 1925, when it will be named Kyzylorda (Kyzyl Orda in Kazakh means the red capital).

The city of Taraz, which is located in the south - west part of the Zhambyl Oblast, on the left bank of the Talas River. The population of the city is over 348,900 people. The distance from Taraz to Bishkek is 1,255 km.