One of the most important trade centers in the history of the country and was considered the most important path leading from Russia to Asia. From sand and wooden houses, Kostanay has now become a city that has developed its virgin lands and is considered among other things to be the city that produces thousands of tons of grain every week.
Currency: Kazakhstani tenge
Calling Code: +7
Nearest airports from city center: Kostanay Airport (8km), Kurgan Airport (313km), Chelyabinsk Airport (337km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** KOSTANAY REGIONAL MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND LOCAL LORE (Altynsarin Street 115, Kostanay 110000)
It was opened in 1915 and is, among other things, a research institute of Kazakhstan. It also includes the Department of Fine Arts. In the museum there are over 130 thousand exhibits, sculptures, works of art, drawings, national costumes, etc.
*** VICTORY PARK (6JGM+448, Kostanay 110000)
It is a historical site that is a place of remembrance for the participants of the Great Patriotic War. You will have the opportunity to see many monuments.
*** MONUMENT TO THE “CONQUEROS OF VIRGIN LAND”
It was built in 1973 and is a monument of honor for the 20th anniversary of the virgin and terrestrial lands.
*** CLOCK TOWER (Baytursynov Street 55, Kostanay 110000)
It was built in the 1980s and is one of the most important architectural buildings in the city.
*** REGIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF YBYRAI ALTYNSARIN (Altynsarin st. 118-A, Kostanay)
It was opened in 1991 due to the 150th anniversary of the birth of the educator-enlightener who was to change the face of Kazakhstan. See his work and over 12 thousand items.Visit also the Mausoleum of Ybyrai Altynsarin
*** MARAL ISHAN MOSQUE (Al Farabi Ave 42, Kostanay 110000)
It was built in 1893 and has gone through several stages. In addition to being a mosque, it had been converted into a club, a cinema, a concert hall and now it is a mosque again.
*** TARANOV MUSEUM OF HISTORY NAMED AFTER B. MAYLIN (Kalinin st. 62, Taranov village, Kostanay)
Visit a museum where you will have the opportunity to see the history of the area and objects (documents, photos, etc.) related to important personalities of Kostanay.
*** KOSTANAY CITY MOSQUE
It is a majestic temple that when illuminated at night, its magnificence is accentuated even more.
*** MEMORIAL MUSEUM NAMED AFTER AMANGELDY IMANOV (Mylina st. 17, Amangeldy village, Kostanay)
It is a museum dedicated to the life and actions of the leader of the national liberation uprising in Torgai in 1916-1917 and his comrades-in-arms.
*** THE BUILDING OF FORMER PEOPLE’S HOUSE (Al-Farabi Ave. 60, Kostanay)
If you want to admire a special type of Siberian architecture, then you have come to the right place. The building was built at the end of the 19th century and served as a wine shop, library, recreation center, guest house and performance venue.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** You can visit the Denisov Museum of local history.
*** The Historical Museum of Kostanay State Pedagogical Institute is also of special interest.
*** Brewery merchant Lorets is also worth a visit.
*** Constantine-Eleninsky Cathedral deserves your attention.
*** Of particular interest is the Beit Rachel-Khubad Lubavitch Synagogue.
FOOD AND DRINK
Of course you can find various cuisines such as European, American, Arabic, Caucasian, Turkish and Asian. Try the meat dishes kazy, shuzhuk, zhal, zhaya, karta, kabyrga. If you want to taste local delicacies, then try sogym which is smoked horse or bull meat. Of course, also try shelpek and the beshbarmak, which are large pieces of tender horse meat on dumplings. Of course you should also try different types of soup. You can accompany your food with beer, wine and liqueur.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find hotels and apartments at very good prices in the city center and about 3-4 kilometers away from the city center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** One of the main choices for locals for their shopping is “Kostanay Plaza”
*** Mega and Metropolis are two great options for your shopping.
*** Emshan shopping center is also a good choice to find what you want for your shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot or by bus.
CITIES NEAR ΚOSTANAY
Major cities close to Kostanay are Kurgan (311km), Chelyabinsk (320km), Magnitogorsk (396km), Orsk (487km).
