Travel from Astana to Akkol -
Cities of Akmola region in Kazakhstan -
Among the wide steppes and copses of Akmola region, as if in the palm of history, lies the city of Akkol - quiet, modest, but deeply rooted in the past. The rhythms of big cities do not thunder here, but a special, steppe wisdom lives. This is a land where every stone is a witness of time, and every path is a continuation of the path of ancestors. If you suddenly find yourself in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, and want to change the city noise for the silence of nature, without going far, go to the city of Akkol. This small town is located on the road to the Burabay National Park on the shore of the eponymous lake Akkol, and while it is not so promoted among tourists, which makes it especially attractive for those who value a quiet holiday without crowds. Today, Akkol attracts tourists with its nature: coniferous forests grow around, rich in mushrooms and berries, and the lake attracts lovers of fishing and quiet relaxation. Every year, more and more tourist infrastructure appear here.
How to get there and visit -
The city of Akkol is located on the shore of Lake Akkol, 1.5 hours' drive from Astana, Akkol district, Akmola region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 51°59'37"N 70°56'31"E
History -
The history of the city of Akkol begins in the distant 1880, when the Cossack village of Alekseyevka was founded here. These lands were developed by Russian settlers who came here from the center of the empire in search of fertile fields and freedom. Later, Kazakh families began to move here, forming a special way of life - an interweaving of Cossack severity and Kazakh steppe latitude. During the Russian Empire and the first years of Soviet power, Alekseyevka was one of the agricultural centers. Here, arable farming and cattle breeding developed, mills, forges, and churches were built. People lived hard, but with faith in the future. In the 1930s, the village became the center of the district of the same name. During the Great Patriotic War, hundreds of men left for the front from here, many did not return, but their memory is alive in the names of streets and memorial plaques. Women and old people in the rear raised the harvest, providing the front with bread. In 1961, Alekseyevka received the status of a city, and a new name - Akkol in 1997, which in Kazakh means "White Lake". This name is associated with the beautiful Lake Akkol, which borders the city, the lake seems to shine on the horizon on sunny days. From that moment on, the city began to develop faster, new schools, enterprises, roads appeared.
Nearby attractions:
• Lake Kanzhygaly;
• Lake Akkol;
• Monument to the Afghan War
• Monument "Kozy Korpesh and Bayan Sulu" - a symbol of love and fidelity;
• Monument to the participants of the liquidation of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident;
• Monument to S.K. Nurmagambetov;
• Museum of the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Hero of the Soviet Union, General of the Army Sagadat Nurmagambetov.
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