Kokshetau
Sign in to saveKokshetau, formerly known as Kokchetav, between 1868 and 1993, is a lakeside city in northern Kazakhstan and the capital of Akmola Region. It stretches along the southern shore of Lake Kopa, lying in the north of Kokshetau Hills, a northern subsystem of the Kokshetau Uplands (Saryarka) and the southern edge of the Ishim Steppe. It is named after Mount Kokshe.
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Kokshetau is a lakeside city in northern Kazakhstan that serves as the capital of Akmola Region, situated along Lake Kopa in a geographically distinctive area between the Kokshetau Hills and the Ishim Steppe. The city matters as an important regional administrative center in Kazakhstan, positioned in a landscape of natural geographic significance.
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97 sectionsContents
- Names and etymology
- Chronology of name changes
- Physical geography and geology
- Location
- Time
- Climate
- Legal status and administrative-territorial division
- Administrative districts and microdistricts
- Districts
- Authorities, local government and politics
- Kokshetau authorities
- Regional authorities
- List of akims (mayors) of Kokshetau (1992–present)
- Politics
- History
- Early history
- Foundation of Kokshetau (1824–1917)
- Soviet era (1918–1991)
- Fall of the Soviet Union and modern history (1991–present)
- Demographics
- Population
- Languages
- Ethnic and national composition
- Religion
- Sunni Islam
- Russian Orthodox Church
- Other religions
- Entertainment, tourism and culture
- Theatres
- National events/festivals
- Philharmonic
- Historical museums
- Cinemas
- Libraries
- Public libraries
- University libraries
- Kazakhstan Capital of Culture 2021
- Palaces
- Mausoleums
- Cemeteries
- Monuments and memorials
- Economy and services
- Industry
- Public services
- Health and medical care
- Telecommunication
- Media
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV and radio
- Internet media
- Transportation
- Local public transport
- City buses
- Public vans
- Taxi
- Intercity transportation
- Railway stations
- Intercity buses
- Airport
- Road transportation and bridges
- Architecture and landmarks
- Squares
- Old Town
- Landmarks
- Historical architecture
- Soviet-era architecture
- Contemporary architecture
- Education and research
- Secondary, primary and nursery
- Colleges
- Institutions of higher education
- National
- Private
- Sport
- Football
- Ice hockey
- Basketball
- Infrastructure
- Clubs
- Tourism and shopping
- Shopping and commerce
- Parks and recreation
- Parks and gardens
- Fountains
- Elikti
- Recreation around Kokshetau
- Significant depictions in art, literature, and popular culture
- International relations
- Twin towns – Sister cities
- Cooperation and friendship
- Notable people
- Artists and literary figures
- Sportsperson
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Kokshetau, formerly known as Kokchetav, between 1868 and 1993, is a lakeside city in northern Kazakhstan and the capital of Akmola Region. It stretches along the southern shore of Lake Kopa, lying in the north of Kokshetau Hills, a northern subsystem of the Kokshetau Uplands (Saryarka) and the southern edge of the Ishim Steppe. It is named after Mount Kokshe.
Kokshetau is the 17th-most populous city in Kazakhstan, the 4th-most populous city in northern part of the country, and the largest city in Akmola Region. It was the administrative center of Kokshetau Region (oblast) from 1944 to 1991 as part of the Soviet Union and from 1991 as part of Kazakhstan to 1997 when it was abolished. It is also situated at the junction of the Trans-Kazakhstan and South Siberian railways. Kokshetau lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. The climate of Kokshetau features hot summers and cold winters.