The population of the city in 2018 was 329,090 people. In percentage terms, the city is home to 68.1% Russians, 26.5% Kazakhs, 1.3% Germans, 1.2% Ukrainians, 1.1% Tatars, 0.2% Koreans, 0.2% Azerbaijanis, 0. 3% Belarusians, 0.1% Uzbeks, 1.0% other nationalities.

Currently, administrative, scientific, educational, medical, entertainment, sports, and entertainment institutions are located in the regional center. The main directions of the city's economy are non-ferrous metallurgy, mechanical engineering and metalworking, energy, light industry, forestry, and food industry. The city is home to enterprises for processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals, the largest machine and instrument manufacturing plants in the republic, as well as the only Lada car production plant in Kazakhstan. Non-ferrous metallurgy enterprises smelt lead, zinc, gold, silver, cadmium, thallium and tellurium.

Ust-Kamenogorsk has received great development in recent years in the scientific, technical and cultural spheres. Since 2005, the city has 58 secondary schools, 5 colleges, 3 polytechnic schools and 8 higher educational institutions with a total number of students of 71,758 people. The most popular higher educational institutions include: East Kazakhstan State University (EKSU), East Kazakhstan State Technical University (EKSTU), Kazakh-American Free University, Eastern Humanitarian Institute, Higher School of Law "Adilet", medical, polytechnic colleges, college Arts, College of Economics and Finance and, as well as branches of various international, domestic scientific communities and academies. The city has many historical, local history museums, medical and preventive institutions, and there is a Sports Palace.

History of the city

In 1714, Russian Tsar Peter I became aware that there were deposits of “sand gold” in the area of ​​the Irket River. So, on his order, in 1715, a detachment under the command of I. Buchholz was sent from Tobolsk up the Irtysh. Soon the Yamyshevskaya fortress was founded, where the city of Semipalatinsk was later formed. In 1719, Peter I sent a new detachment to find the location of the Yarkand gold deposits. In May 1720, a new expedition was sent up the Irtysh to Lake Zaisan, headed by Major I.M. Likharev. Soon, at the place where the Ulba flows into the Irtysh, a new Russian military fortress, Ust-Kamenogorsk or Ust-Kamennaya, was founded, so named because it was in this place that the Irtysh seemed to break free from the mouth of the stone mountains and then rolled its waters across the plain. The fortress became the extreme southern end of the Irtysh line. It was surrounded by high ramparts. There were barracks for soldiers, a military hospital, apartments for military commanders, various storerooms and departments of a convict prison (which, by the way, have survived to this day). The first houses outside the fortress were built not far from the fortification. Thus the foundation of the city was laid.

“The mouth at the foot of the stone mountains” - this is how you can understand the meaning of the word “Ust-Kamenogorsk”; in Kazakh the name of the city sounds like “Oskemen”. The city became the gateway to the foothills of Altai and the Altai Mountains.

The second reason for establishing a military fortress on this territory was to protect Russian possessions in Siberia from the destructive attacks of the Dzungars. However, after the defeat of the Dzungar Khanate in 1757, the role of the fortress lost its significance, and by the beginning of the 19th century, the Ust-Kamenogorsk village became the center of lively trade with Mongolia and China. Cargoes passed through Ust-Kamenogorsk, mainly ore concentrate, sent by tug or steamship along the Irtysh to the metallurgical plants of Barnaul and to Central Russia. A market square with shopping arcades appears on the territory of the city, and agricultural products are traded daily. Every year a fair was held in Ust-Kamenogorsk, where bread, furs, oil, leather, wax, honey and other goods were sold. There were also stone shops of rich merchants here. Some of these buildings have survived to this day along the street. Kirov and M. Gorky. In 1868, the village, whose population consisted of Siberian Cossacks who moved here in the second half of the 18th century, acquired the status of a city.

The pages of the city's history say that many unpleasant and sad events happened here. For example, Ust-Kamenogorsk had to endure both a fire, the flames of which once completely consumed the city, and floods, which brought nothing but enormous damage to the city.

By the beginning of the 20th century, trade continued to develop in the city, a pier was built and railway(station Protection); Ust-Kamenogorsk becomes the center of the gold mining industry in the Kazakh part of Altai. Placer and primary deposits are being intensively developed. Throughout history, according to official reports, about 700 tons of gold were extracted. A gold nugget weighing 27.57 kilograms found in these places deserves special attention.

The city, among other things, is famous for the fact that the famous Russian writer Bazhov visited here. The amazing colorful places of this region seem to be created for its “mistress of the copper mountain”, which you just want to see in the gorges of multi-colored rocks. You literally cannot take a step here without stumbling upon one of the precious crystals scattered by the generous hand of a fairy-tale character.

Not far from Ust-Kamenogorsk, on the shore of one of the picturesque lakes, at the end of the 17th - beginning of the 18th century there was a Lamaist temple with a large library of Tibetan scrolls, which was destroyed. The barely visible ruins, miraculously preserved, remind us of it.

Attractions

The main attraction of Ust-Kamenogorsk is not the architectural monuments, museums or ancient settlements (although this is also important), but the extraordinary surrounding nature, which it is impossible not to admire. Colorful mountains, picturesque lakes, green reserves - everything here can delight a tourist. And not only tourists, even townspeople never tire of enjoying the beauty of their region. Is it possible to get used to this, and how can you ever get tired of this?

Natural reserves, however, are located outside the boundaries of the industrial city: Katon-Karagai State National natural park. The environmental protection zone is located on the border with Russia. The area of ​​the park is 643.5 thousand hectares. This is the biggest national park Kazakhstan. About 34% of the park's territory is covered with forest, where mainly coniferous species are represented: spruce, Siberian cedar, larch and fir. The park is home to such rare animals and birds as the Altai snowcock, black stork, gray and demoiselle cranes, imperial eagle, osprey, saker falcon, peregrine falcon, hump-nosed scoter, snow leopard and stone marten. Katon-Karagai National Park is crossed by the Austrian road, 50 km long. The road bears the unofficial name “Austrian”, as it was built between 1914 and 1916 by Austrian prisoners of war of the First World War. The Austrian Road is the most popular route of the park; it passes through its main attractions: the Marble Pass, the Altai and Burkhat Passes and the northern branch of the Great Silk Road.

Western Altai State Nature Reserve

The area of ​​the reserve is 86 thousand hectares. The “black taiga” stretches here, consisting of dense fir-spruce forests, and there are about 50 species of mammals and 200 species of birds. In the reserve there is a natural monument “Stone City”, consisting of granite outcrops.

Markakol State Nature Reserve

The park was created to preserve and study a unique ecosystem mountain lake Markakol, located at an altitude of 1447 m. Lake Markakol is one of the largest lakes in Altai, its area is 455 sq. km. More than 100 rivers and streams flow into it, and only one river flows out of the lake - Kalzhyr. About 700 plant species are found in the reserve. Mammals are represented by 55 species, including elk, roe deer, deer, wild boar, brown bear, wolf, wolverine, ermine, polecat, weasel, badger, weasel, solongoi, otter, sable, American mink, and occasionally you can see a snow leopard. There are also about 250 bird species here. The waters of Lake Markakol are home to fish such as grayling, char, gudgeon and lake lizard. Ozerny Uskuk is a variety of Siberian lenok, it is found only in Markakol. Fishing in the reserve is best done in late winter and autumn.

“City of Spirits” - Kiin-Kerish

This is one of the most mysterious attractions of Kazakhstan, located in the vicinity of Lake Zaisan. Here, in the middle of the desert, there are rocks and cliffs of red color, reminiscent of castles, towers and yurts. Red rocks are nothing more than deposits of Tertiary clay exposed as a result of weathering. The landscape of Kiin-Kerish can truly be called extraterrestrial, similar to Martian. They say that this place has strong energy: even in ancient times it was used for ritual sacrifices. But most interesting fact It was that in the red clays of Kiin-Kerisha, imprints of tropical vegetation and the remains of fossil vertebrates from the Mesozoic era were found.

“Kazakhstan” - like in Hollywood

On Mount Ablaketka, at an altitude of 522 meters above sea level, the word “Kazakhstan” is written in giant letters. The inscription can be seen in almost every corner of the city; it resembles the famous “Hollywood” letters on the Californian hills. True, the height of those is 10 meters, while the Ust-Kamenogorsk ones are a little more “modest” - only six! Next to the inscription, a Kazakh flag of the same impressive size was installed - 6 by 12 meters. The city akimat explained that this gift was made to Ust-Kamenogorsk by two large companies that wished to remain anonymous. At night, the metal letters will glow. True, only in holidays.

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Physiographic characteristics

Geographical location

Ust-Kamenogorsk is located in the eastern part of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the confluence of the Irtysh and Ulba rivers, approximately 280 kilometers west of Belukha Mountain, the highest point in Altai. This area of ​​the Altai mountain system is historically called Rudny Altai (the name was proposed by geologist V.K. Kotulsky).

Climate

The city's climate is sharply continental with unstable moisture. The cold period for Ust-Kamenogorsk includes five months: from November to March. The absolute minimum air temperature ranges from −49º in January to +4º in July. The absolute maximum is from +8º in January to +43º in July.

Climate of Ust-Kamenogorsk
Indicator	Jan.	Feb.	March	Apr.	May	June	July	Aug.	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.	Year
Average maximum, °C	−10	−7	−2	13	19	25	27	24	19	11	1	−5	9,75
Average temperature, °C	−16	−14	−8	6	12	18	20	16	11	4	−4	−10	2,91
Average minimum, °C	−20	−21	−16	−1	5	10	14	9	3	−1	−6	−16	−3,3
Precipitation rate, mm	20	20	25	30	40	40	60	40	30	40	35	30	410
Source: Climate Zone

Symbols of Ust-Kamenogorsk

City coat of arms

The coat of arms is based on a classically shaped shield, which depicts mountain peaks with water spaces between them. What does the Ulba and Irtysh rivers symbolize, framed by green banks? In the upper part of the coat of arms is the name of the city, in the lower part is a watchtower intertwined with a ribbon on which the year the fortress was founded is indicated.

The color scheme of the coat of arms: yellow - denotes wealth and strength, blue - greatness and beauty. Green - natural resources. The ratio of the height of the coat of arms to its width is 4:3

City flag

The flag is a rectangular white panel, with the image of the city’s coat of arms offset from the center towards the flagpole. The shaft has a vertical stripe with a national ornament. On the opposite side of the panel, two diagonal stripes are connected to form an arrow, which symbolizes the confluence of the two rivers Ulba and Irtysh. Image of the ornament and diagonal stripes in blue, color national flag, which determines the territorial affiliation of the city.

The combination of colors (white, blue, multi-colored coat of arms) denotes purity, wealth, prosperity, self-sufficiency. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 1:2

Story

Irtysh (left bank) view of the Strelka microdistrict

By the beginning of the 20th century, trade continued to develop, a pier and a railway were being built (Zashchita station). In 1916, the Geological Committee sent geologist V.K. Kotulsky to Altai, who became acquainted with the ore deposits of Southwestern Altai, named by him for the abundance of the latter Rudny, and came to the firm conviction that its depths are by no means mined out and deserve the most serious attention.

Main demographic indicators (per 1000 inhabitants, data for January-November 2009):

• Fertility rate - 14.4
• Death rate - 12.2
• Marriages - 9.3
• Divorces - 4.3

National composition

For January-April 2004, the employment rate in Ust-Kamenogorsk was 51.6%. The unemployment rate in Ust-Kamenogorsk is 2.9%.

May-June 2009 - The unemployment rate in Ust-Kamenogorsk is, according to the study, 20.1% of the economically active population, which is more than 14 times the officially registered figure.

Population dynamics

Ulba in the evening

year	population growth
1720	114
1725	141
1825	1304
1840	2101
1855	3471
1861	3334
1897	8721
1900	12676
1907	13164
1920	17200
1939	21100
1959	150400
1970	230400
1979	274400
1989	324500
1993	341800
2005	302200
2007	298830
2009	314812
2011	318812

Industry

Modern Ust-Kamenogorsk is the center of non-ferrous metallurgy in Kazakhstan. At the beginning of the war, the equipment of the Electrozinc plant was evacuated here from the city of Ordzhonikidze. Construction of the first zinc electrolyte plant in Kazakhstan has begun. After the war, due to reparations from Nazi Germany, it was transported here the latest equipment Magdeburg Zinc Plant. In September 1947, the Ust-Kamenogorsk zinc plant produced the first metal ingots. And in 1952 it was transformed into a lead-zinc plant (UK STSK). In October 1949, the Ulba Metallurgical Plant (UMZ) released the first batch of its products, which Soviet era was a "mailbox". Its profile was uranium, beryllium and other rare earth compounds. In 1965, a titanium-magnesium plant (TMK) was launched in the Sogra area up the Ulba. In order to employ the female half of the townspeople and direct the development of the city to the left bank of the Irtysh, in 1970 the Silk Fabric Factory (KShT) was founded.

Transport

The city has an international airport.

The most popular type of urban public transport is a tram, although its share in total traffic is less than that of a bus. .

Intercity bus service is provided from three bus stations. The oldest station, which is located near the Sports Palace on Abay Avenue, has the most extensive network (more than 35 directions). From this station buses go not only to populated areas regions and republics, but also to Russian cities, for example Krasnoyarsk. Route network second station, located on the street. Manor, covers only the region (17 directions). The third bus station is located on the street. Vinogradova. Today its routes cover a smaller part of the region (10 routes).

Culture

The city has three cinemas (although in Soviet times there were many more), three museums, a drama theater with Russian and Kazakh (since 2000) troupes, the House of Friendship of Peoples, the Sports Palace named after. Boris Alexandrov.

Museums

• Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
• East Kazakhstan Regional Architectural, Ethnographic and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve
• East Kazakhstan Museum of Art

Libraries

• Regional Library named after. A. S. Pushkina
• Centralized library system of the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk
• Regional Children's and Youth Library
• VK branch of the State Enterprise "Republican Scientific and Technical Library"
• East Kazakhstan Regional Special Library for Blind and Visually Impaired Citizens (the only one in East Kazakhstan region)

Theaters

• East Kazakhstan Regional Drama Theater named after Zhambyl

Cinemas

Active:

• "Anniversary"
• "Echo" (formerly "October")
• "Kinoplexx"

Liquidated:

• "Eaglet"
• "Torch"
• "Kazakhstan"
• "World"
• "Screen"

Sport

Sports Palace

Ice hockey is the main sport in Ust-Kamenogorsk; the city is even nicknamed the “hockey forge”. The hockey club "Kazzinc-Torpedo" Ust-Kamenogorsk was opened in 1955, the team was organized at the Ulba Metallurgical Plant. In 1968, a Sports Palace was built for this purpose (now the Boris Alexandrov Sports Palace or KTsDS (commercial leisure and sports center) of Kazzinc JSC). Many hockey players now play in Russian teams, such stars as Evgeni Nabokov also played in the NHL. At the dawn of independence (as well as now) of Kazakhstan, the national team consisted and still consists of 98% of Ust-Kamenogorsk Torpedo players (former or current), or more correctly, graduates of Ust-Kamenogorsk hockey. In 1989, the city's hockey school was recognized as the best in the USSR.

Football also developed in Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Attractions

Muhamadi Mosque

Regional Akimat building

Monument to S. M. Kirov

Bust of Rabindranath Tagore

• Akimat of East Kazakhstan region, monument to Abai Kunanbayev
• Monument to the memory of internationalist soldiers
• Mass grave of fighters for Soviet power in Ust-Kamenogorsk 1918-1919.
• Zhastar Park (formerly named after S. M. Kirov)
• Palace of Culture of Metallurgists
• East Kazakhstan Regional Drama Theater named after Zhambyl
• Monument to Yakov Vasilyevich Ushanov (the first chairman of the Ust-Kamenogorsk Council of Deputies) on Ushanov Square in Ust-Kamenogorsk
• Ust-Kamenogorsk building railway station on the street Granges
• House of Culture of Builders (DCS) in Ust-Kamenogorsk
• Monument to the founder of the city, Life Guards Major Ivan Mikhailovich Likharev
• East Kazakhstan architectural, ethnographic and natural landscape museum-reserve(Mariinsky Women's School)
• Baiterek
• Fountain "Zodiac"
• Sculpture “To the Stars”
• House of Mikhail Shilyaev, early 20th century
• St. Zinovievsky Church
• Holy Trinity Orthodox monastery. Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh
• St. Andrew's Cathedral
• Novo-Pokrovsky Church
• Holy Trinity Church
• Muhamadi Mosque
• Ethnic village
• Mount Ablaketka with the inscription “Kazakhstan”
• Monument to Efim Pavlovich Slavsky on the Irtysh embankment, which was named in his honor a few years earlier.

Education and science

As of January 1, 2008, there were 27 preschool organizations (22 public and 5 private kindergartens) and 46 schools (including 2 private) in the city.

Higher education institutions and colleges

• East Kazakhstan State Technical University named after D. Serikbaev
• East Kazakhstan State University named after S. Amanzholov
• East Kazakhstan Regional University
• IT College of East Kazakhstan State Technical University named after. D. Serikbaeva
• East Kazakhstan Humanitarian College
• East Kazakhstan Technical and Economic College
• College named after the People's Teacher of the USSR Kumash Nurgaliev
• College of Transport and Life Safety
• College of Economics and Finance
• Service Technology College
• Ust-Kamenogorsk College of Professional Training and Service
• Ust-Kamenogorsk Medical College
• Ust-Kamenogorsk Polytechnic College
• Ust-Kamenogorsk branch of the Moscow State University economics, statistics and computer science
• State Institution Vocational School No. 2 of Ust-Kamenogorsk
• Vocational Lyceum
• East Kazakhstan College of Arts named after People's Artists Brothers Abdulin

Since 1950, VNIITsvetmet has been operating in the city, created by decision of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, as the All-Union Scientific Research Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals.

Ust-Kamenogorsk in culture

The city is mentioned in Nikolai Anov’s novel “The Lost Brother”, in Nikolai Chekmenev’s novel “Semirechye”, in the television series “Diamond Hunters”, in the film “Crew”. Pavel Vasiliev’s poem “The City of Seraphim Dagaev” is dedicated to Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Events in Ust-Kamenogorsk

Famous people

The following were born or lived in Ust-Kamenogorsk:

Saints

Writers and poets

• Anov Nikolay is a Russian Soviet writer, translator, one of the founders of the Ust-Kamenogorsk literary association “Altai Link”.
• Bazhov Pavel is a Russian writer, folklorist, who was the first to carry out literary adaptations of Ural tales.
• Bokeev Oralkhan - Kazakh Soviet, Kazakh writer, editor-in-chief of the newspaper “Kazakh Literature”.
• Vasiliev Pavel - Russian Soviet poet, representative of the so-called. “new peasant” trend in literature; repressed.
• Volkov Alexander - Russian Soviet writer, creator of a series of stories about the Magic Land.
• Egorov Alexander - Russian Soviet, Kazakh writer.
• Eremeev Sergey - Russian Soviet poet, writer.
• Anatoly Ivanov is one of the largest “soil workers” who wrote novels on a rural theme, Hero of Socialist Labor, honorary citizen of Ust-Kamenogorsk.
• Mikhail Ivanusyev-Altaisky is a Russian Soviet writer, poet, translator, journalist, one of the founders of the Ust-Kamenogorsk literary association “Altai Link”.
• Kaysenov Kasym - Writer, WWII Veteran, commander of a partisan detachment, holder of the orders - Halyk Kaharmany, Bogdan Khmelnitsky, Laureate of the A. Fadeev International Prize, public figure.
• Evgeniy Kurdakov - Russian Soviet writer, translator from Turkic languages, Laureate of the All-Russian Pushkin Anniversary Prize in 1999.
• Vladimir Obruchev is a Russian scientist-traveler, science fiction writer.
• Permitin Efim - Russian Soviet writer.
• Potanin Grigory - Russian geographer, ethnographer, folklorist, one of the founders of Siberian regionalism.
• Chernykh Stanislav is a writer-local historian, archivist, honored cultural worker, member of the Union of Writers of the USSR.
• Chistyakov Mikhail - Russian Soviet poet, honorary citizen of Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Scientists and researchers

• Alekseenko Nikolay - demographer scientist, founder of historical demography of Kazakhstan.
• Berda Evgeniy is a famous Kazakh design engineer.
• Bukhman Vladimir - solar engineer, solar energy scientist, inventor of the solar concentrator.
• Golosov Grigory is a Russian political scientist.
• von Humboldt Alexander - German scientist and traveler.
• Dyatlov Dmitry is a modern Kazakh writer, psychologist, author of a number of psychosocial business methods.
• Koksharov Nikolay - Russian mineralogist.
• Michaelis Evgeniy - Russian scientist, local historian, political exile.
• Nurgaliev Kumash - organizer of secondary education in Kazakhstan, people's teacher of the USSR, founder of a pedagogical dynasty.
• Pankratiev Dmitry - naturalist scientist.
• Serikbaev Daulet - organizer higher education in Kazakhstan, the first rector.
• Shcherbakov Boris - Russian Soviet ornithologist, writer, honorary citizen of Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Politicians, military men, public figures

• Vasily Gribakin is the chairman of the commune “The First Russian Society of Communard Earthworkers.”
• Kornilov Lavr - Russian military leader, one of the leaders of the White movement.
• Malenkov Georgy - Soviet statesman and party leader.
• Muravyov-Apostol Matvey - Decembrist, member of the Southern Society, participant in the uprising of the Chernigov regiment, political exile.
• Reish Bruno - Honored Doctor of the Kazakh SSR, excellent student of health care, chief surgeon of the East Kazakhstan region, people's deputy of the USSR.
• Roshchin Lev - pilot, participant in the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union.
• Ushanov Yakov is the first chairman of the Ust-Kamenogorsk Council of Deputies.
• Vladimir Sharov is a public figure, an honorary citizen of the city.

Athletes

• Boris Alexandrov (1955-2002) - hockey player, champion of the 1976 Winter Olympics, multiple champion of the USSR.
• Barmashov, Dmitry Vladimirovich (born 1985) - Kazakh freestyle skier at the 2011 Winter Asian Games
• Galysheva, Yulia Evgenievna (born 1992) - Kazakh freestyle skier, winner and prize-winner of the World Cup and European Cup stages, winner of the 2011 Winter Asian Games
• Sergey Kvochkin (1938-2007) - Soviet football player, forward of Kairat (Alma-Ata), member of the Kazakh scorers club, international master of sports.
• Konysbaev Ulan (born 1990) - Kazakh football player, attacking midfielder of the Kazakhstan national team and the Astana club, the best football player of Kazakhstan in 2011.
• Evgeniy Nabokov (born 1975) - hockey player, goalkeeper, graduate of the Ust-Kamenogorsk hockey school, 2008 world champion as a member of the Russian national team.
• Paladiev Evgeniy (1948-2010) - Soviet hockey player, defenseman. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1969), world champion 1969, 1970, 1973.
• Reikherd, Dmitry Aleksandrovich (born 1989) - Kazakh freestyle skier, winner and medalist of the World Cup and European Cup stages, winner of the 2011 Winter Asian Games
• Rodionova, Yulia Sergeevna (born 1990) - Kazakh freestyle skier, winner and prize-winner of the World Cup and European Cup stages, Winter Asian Games 2011
• Rybalova, Daria Vladimirovna (born 1988) - Kazakh freestyle skier, winner and medalist of the World Cup and European Cup stages, winner of the 2011 Winter Universiade
• Olga Rypakova (born 1984) - Honored Master of Sports, Kazakh athlete, two-time champion of the Asian Games in the triple jump and heptathlon, Olympic champion in the triple jump (2012, London).
• Aydin Smagulov is a Kyrgyz judoka, bronze medalist at the 2000 Olympics.
• Turukalo Nadezhda is a Soviet athlete (scuba diving), international master of sports, multiple champion and record holder of the USSR, Europe, and the world, awarded the Order of the Badge of Honor.

Singers, dancers, show business representatives

Twin Cities

Gallery

Mount Belukha- highest point Gorny Altai, from which the Katunsky ridge begins. It is located at the source of the Katun River. This mountain has the appearance of two peaks, which in shape resemble irregular pyramids and in height, Eastern - 4509 meters and Western - 4435 meters. Belukha Mountain is an interesting natural monument, majestic and pristine.

The area of ​​Mount Belukha is variable, which varies in height. The temperature also changes, from the foot to the top of Mount Belukha. In winter there is prolonged snowfall, and in summer there is heavy rain. Belukha glaciers are known, of which there are about 169. The most impressive is the Sapozhnikov Glacier. The rivers are fast-flowing, most of which flow into the Katun, and they are fed not by rain, but by glacial meltwater and snow.

The mysterious location of the mountain, at one distance from the three oceans of the world, impresses tourists. It heals those tired of the city rhythm, and proves to inveterate optimists that life is wonderful.

Coordinates: 50.29460300,85.59405300

Lake Zaysan

Lake Zaisan is one of the largest and most unusual freshwater lakes in Kazakhstan. It stretches between mountain ranges thirty kilometers from Kiin-Kerisha. Lake Zaisan is sometimes called the "Lake of Bells" due to the unusual sounds that can be heard on the shores of this lake. amazing lake with the onset of darkness.

Lake Zaisan boasts a large number of fish species living in its waters. Burbot, pike, perch, crucian carp are far from a rare catch for tourists who come to fish on Lake Zaisan. On its banks is Akshuat, the so-called fishermen’s village, whose hospitable residents will gladly welcome you in their area and, if you wish, organize a kind of excursion in order to introduce you to the original atmosphere of fishermen’s families.

Also, the shores of Lake Zaisan are densely populated with a variety of wild animals: gophers, foxes, steppe eagles. You don't have to be a keen bird watcher to notice and admire different types larks and little shrikes.

Coordinates: 47.99853700,83.90290400

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Bukhtarma Reservoir

The total area of ​​the Bukhtarma reservoir is 5,500 square kilometers. The volume of water contained in the reservoir is 53 km³. The largest width is 35 kilometers, and the length is about 500 kilometers. The average depth point is almost 10 meters.

Due to the fact that the Bukhtarma Reservoir produces the deepest water route, this creates improved conditions for navigation by ships on the Irtysh River. In the river valleys of Narym and Bukhtaram and in the Monchekur depression, the width of the bays is 10 kilometers, the length is from 30 to 50 kilometers.

Since 1960, the reservoir began to be filled for the first time, and since 1966, long-term waste regulation has taken place.

Coordinates: 49.19247400,49.19247400

The Markakol basin is bordered by the Azutau and Kurchumsky mountain ranges. On the north-eastern side it is connected by the Bobrovskaya depression, and on the south-western side it exits through the Kaldzhir River into the Zaisan Valley. The lake is located at 1447 meters above sea level. It has the shape of an elongated oval and runs from northeast to southwest. Its length is 38 kilometers and its width is 19 kilometers.

The total area of ​​the lake is 445 km². Average depth The lake is 14.3 meters, and the deepest point of the lake is 27 meters. The total length of the coast is 106 kilometers. The bowl of the lake contains 6.5 km³ of water. Only one river flows out of the lake - Kaldzhir, and about 100 different watercourses flow into it. The main ones are Karabulak, Tikhushka, Zhirenka, Topolevka, Elovka.

Coordinates: 48.76252600,85.76751700

Ski resort "Altai Alps"

Resort" Altai Alps" - one of the most popular ski resorts Kazakhstan. The resort is located twenty kilometers from Ust-Kamenogorsk, on a picturesque slope of the Altai Mountains.

"Altai Alps" - excellent and modern ski resort, equipped with everything necessary for quality active recreation. There are many trails of various difficulty categories, two cable cars, sports equipment rental points and much more. Some of the slopes are illuminated, so you can ski even at night. Beginners can use the services of professional instructors and coaches.

In addition, the resort has a cozy cafe, a billiards room, massage rooms, bathhouse, swimming pool and other entertainment facilities where you can relax and unwind after a whole day of skiing.

Coordinates: 50.11479900,82.99836200

Markakolsky Reserve

Its foundation took place in August 1976. It occupies 71.3 thousand hectares of land. Later, the area of ​​the reserve was expanded by decree of the Kazakh government. It began to occupy an area of ​​102,979 hectares of land.

The Markakolsky Reserve contains 55 species of mammals, such as ermine, golden eagle, brown bear, wolf, solongoi, sable, roe deer, polecat, snow leopard, deer, otter, elk, mink, wolverine, badger, weasel, weasel, wild boar and many others. Birds, about 250 varieties: wild pigeons, black storks, harriers, buzzards, gray partridges, grebes, hobbies, honey beetles, owls, ospreys, waders, chukars, black kites, white-tailed eagles, ducks, black grouse, etc.

Coordinates: 48.75618900,85.75103800

Irtysh River

The Irtysh River extends in the eastern territories of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This river, known for its extraordinary length, colossal resources and unique nature- a favorite vacation spot for tourists who prefer active recreation and fishing in Kazakhstan.

The Irtysh River in Kazakhstan has a length of about 1,700 kilometers. It originates in China, under the name "Black Irtysh" it crosses the territory of Kazakhstan, flowing into Lake Zaisan. And at the exit from the lake, the river receives its true name.

Irtysh River - perfect place for those who are partial to fishing and other things active recreation. Ide, sturgeon, sterlet, burbot and stellate sturgeon are far from full list fauna living in the waters of the Irtysh. It is worth noting that the Irtysh River is also one of the cleanest rivers, and in the warm season the water warms up to +22C. The banks of this amazing river are an excellent place for walking along the sandy beach. The amazing local flora will not leave any tourist indifferent.

Coordinates: 49.96093900,82.56497600

Bukhtarminskoye Reservoir

The Bukhtarma Reservoir is located in the East Kazakhstan region of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The reservoir was formed in 1960 with the aim of creating a deep-water route for ships, which significantly improves navigation conditions along the Irtysh River. The reservoir itself consists of two sections: the river one, where there is a current in the river valley, and a lake called Zaysan, which has formed a wide reach. The area of ​​the Bukhtarma reservoir exceeds 5.5 thousand square kilometers.

There are also places here for have a great holiday: tourist centers and camping areas, equipped beaches and convenient roads that can be driven by car. The nature of the Bukhtarma Reservoir is very beautiful: picturesque landscapes, forests, clear water of the lake. Sandy beaches with a gentle descent into the water, they are perfect for vacationers with children. You can stay right on the shore with tents or spend the night in boarding houses and camp sites on the reservoir. This place is very popular among fishermen: the Bukhtarma Reservoir is home to pike perch, pike, perch, carp, ide, trout and many other species of fish.

Coordinates: 49.16666600,84.25000000

Fountain "Zodiac"

The Zodiac Fountain is a huge beautiful fountain in the center of Ust-Kamenogorsk, which is known throughout Kazakhstan thanks to the amazing zodiac figures on it.

The Zodiac fountain is located near the central mosque of Ust-Kamenogorsk, on Republic Square, in the north-east of Kazakhstan. It is a large modern fountain, which is decorated with tiles and unusual sculptures of animals - zodiac symbols. Original figures attract the attention of children and adults.

Next to the fountain there is a cozy square with many benches where you can relax and breathe fresh air. Local residents often like to walk near the Zodiac fountain and sit near it on warm summer evenings.

Coordinates: 49.94760400,82.63002200

Bukhtarma Lake

Bukhtarma Lake is an original natural monument located on the southern slope of the Argut ridge, separating the river areas of Argut and Bukhtarma.

The lake is located at an altitude of 2064 meters above sea level. Many rivers and springs flow into the lake, which descend from mountain ledges and form beautiful waterfalls. At the bottom, the Bukhtarma River unites with the Chindagatuy River. And a little higher, the Shandege-Bulak River, flowing from the lake, flows into the Chindagatuy River.

Tourists will be interested in fishing, as the lake contains large number grayling, which is successfully caught both in summer time, and in winter, you can also ride sailing boats, and find rare mushrooms and berries in the forest. In the vicinity of the lake there are sables, otters and squirrels.

Coordinates: 49.28500000,86.94500000

Kiin-Kerish

Kiin-Kerish is a clay canyon, which is located 120 kilometers from the city of Kurchum and covers an area of ​​300 hectares. Kiin-Kerish consists of a variety of red clays, the origin of which was influenced by the hot tropical climate. But it is very difficult to see the “City of Spirits,” as Kiin-Kerish is commonly called, since it is located in a lowland.

The flora and fauna of this valley attracts attention. Flora is represented by two rare plant species protected at the regional level: gray atrafaxis and Ferula Krylova. Also in the valley you can find iris, variegated poplar, salt marsh, Zaisan Echinops, tulip, and elm.

Kiin-Kerish is home to the rarest representatives of the animal world, which are listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan: bustard, yellow lemming, black-bellied sandgrouse, eagle owl, balaban falcon, golden eagle, steppe eagle, jack, desert shrike, lapwing. The Central Asian buzzard and steppe kestrel build their nests in the Kiin-Kerish mountains.

Coordinates: 48.13361100,84.49361100

Rakhmanov keys

The Rakhmanovskie Klyuchi sanatorium began its work in 1964. The health resort is located 500 kilometers from the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, on the territory of the Katon-Karagai Park. Vacationers are healed with the help of underground thermal radon waters.

In addition, medical, ski and beach tourism is actively developing here. Manipulations carried out on modern German equipment help everyone. who strives for a healthy lifestyle. The pleasant staff of the complex offers vacationers massage, herbal bar, herbal steam sauna, stone therapy, irrigation, underwater spinal treatment and much more. Childless couples come for infertility treatment.

The picturesque beauty of the Alps, the fragrant aroma of meadows, the healing and intoxicating air of the taiga, tall cedars, the mighty Mount Belukha and mirror lakes help vacationers recover.

Coordinates: 49.95402800,86.61288300

The most popular attractions in Ust-Kamenogorsk with descriptions and photographs for every taste. Choose best places to visit famous places in Ust-Kamenogorsk on our website.

Hotel Shiny River**** is conveniently located on the embankment of the Ulba River. The rooms available range from Economy to Luxury classes. Each room has air conditioning, refrigerator, wireless Internet, satellite TV. The hotel has 2 restaurants, 2 bars, a banquet hall, a business center, and a conference room.
Room rate per night: from KZT 11,000 ($60) to KZT 40,000 ($218)
Address: st. Solnechnaya, 8/1.

Hotel De Luxe, located in the city center, offers its clients rooms from standard to luxury, equipped with a minibar, cable TV, Wi Fi, safe, and air conditioning. The hotel has a restaurant, karaoke bar, swimming pool, sauna, gym.
Room rate per night: from KZT 18,500 ($100) to KZT 30,000 ($163)
Address: st. Kaysenova, 28 a.

Hotel City Hotel*** Rooms: Standard, Junior Suite, Suite, VIP.
Room rate per night: from KZT 8500 ($46) to KZT 20000 ($109)
Address: st. Voroshilova, 158.

Hotel complex Beybarys*** Rooms: Suite, Premier Suite, Presidential Suite.
Room rate per night: from KZT 11,000 ($60) to KZT 21,000 ($115)
Address: st. Basic, 8.

Hotel Irtysh*** Rooms: Standard, Suite I, II and III categories.
Room rate per night: from KZT 7500 ($40) to KZT 27000 ($147)
Address: st. Auezova, 22.

Hotel Ust-Kamenogorsk. Rooms: non-standard, standard and superior category.
Room rate per night: from KZT 2500 ($14) to KZT 21000 ($115)
Address: st. Kabanbai Batyr, 158.

Sights of Ust-Kamenogorsk

The house of merchant Stepanov, built in 1827, is a monument of architecture and urban planning. IN different years Soviet period it housed the regional committee, passport office and other official and party organizations. Today this ancient building houses the Museum fine arts named after the Nevzorov family, whose holdings include more than 4,000 works of painting, graphics, sculpture and decorative art by artists and craftsmen of Kazakhstan. The museum premises host an art song club, the Roerich Society, the Literature association, and the Association for Friendship with India.
Address: st. Tokhtarova. 56.

The East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore is one of the oldest in Kazakhstan. It was founded before the revolution - back in 1915. Almost a hundred years of work of the museum have brought invaluable fruits: the richest collections of exhibits are collected under its arches. Of particular interest are the archaeological finds collected from all excavations of ancient mounds since 1947. IN former USSR The East Kazakhstan Museum of History and Local Lore was twice recognized as the best in the country.
Address: st. Uritsky, 40.

East Kazakhstan Drama Theater named after. Zhambyl, whose original name was “People's House,” is a theater with more than a hundred years of history and deep-rooted traditions. Even during the harsh war years, performances were held in the unheated rooms of the theater. Today, two theater troupes perform works of Russian, Kazakh and foreign classics, as well as modern drama.
Address: st. Tokhtarova. 47.

On Mount Ablaketka there is an inscription “Kazakhstan” in six-meter letters. A flag of Kazakhstan measuring 6 by 12 meters is installed nearby. The inscription, of course, is smaller than the famous Hollywood one, but it is visible in almost any area of ​​the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, and on holidays it glows at night.

The East Kazakhstan Pantotherapy Center, located 16 km from the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, offers not only relaxation surrounded by picturesque Altai nature, but also a course medical procedures based on antler products. Pantotherapy is indispensable for any city dweller whose life is spent in poor environmental conditions. In this sanatorium you will noticeably strengthen your body within 10 - 12 days.
Room rate per night: from KZT 12,000 ($65) to KZT 45,000 ($244)
Address: st. Kabanbay Batyr, 91.

Nature of Southern Altai

City of Spirits, Flaming Cliffs - many poetic epithets have been chosen to describe this unique creation of nature. Proud Beauty - this is how Kiin-Kerish sounds in literal translation. As a result of prolonged erosion, exposed deposits of multi-colored clays with predominant red shades acquired unimaginable shapes. The bizarre landscape of this strange place, which is not easy to find without a guide, is often called “Martian”. Tourists come here to admire the amazing city created by nature itself. Scientists are also frequent guests of Kiin-Kerish. The paleontological finds discovered here are of high value.
Location: in the vicinity of Lake Zaisan.
The nearest railway station is Serebryansk.

A climber's dream! highest peak Altai has a number of properties that make it possible to make ascents of various categories of difficulty. In addition, Belukha is shrouded in myths and legends of a religious and mystical nature, as a result of which not only climbers show great interest in it.
The nearest railway station is Zyryanovsk.

Has healing properties. During the Great Silk Road, travelers passing by it stopped to swim and take a break from their long journey. It was they who, already in those distant times, noticed that the magical waters of Lake Alakol helped to quickly restore strength. In the vicinity of the lake there are sanatoriums and recreation centers: Alakol, Aigerim, Dorozhnik, Asem, Barlyk Arasan and many others.
Location: Urjar district.