Aktobe (Aktyubinsk)
The capital city of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aktobe, which is located on the banks of the river Ilek, was erected in 1869. This town was built near the fortress called Aktobe, which translates as "White Hill."
Aktobe is one of the ancient cities of Kazakhstan, and it is entered into a historical tour of the Kazakhstan travel company «Orient Mice».
In the first couple of decades, Aktobe was engaged in cattle breeding. Because the land has very good quality, good livestock brings milk and soft wool. In addition, there was growth of all that could be planted.
Therefore, people wanted to live there, and each desired to build a house in this part of the region.
In 1874, a small village was divided into districts. Tatar sloboda, Kurmysh, etc. There were also interesting street names: George, Orenburg, Garrison, and other Iletsk.
In 1891, the small town was converted into the county seat. Annually, there was a variety of fairs that gathered merchants to sell their goods and buy new ones.
Commodity trading was available to anyone. Starting from weapons and ground processing equipment and going up to cattle and matter.
In the 20th century, the railway was carried through Aktyubinsk, which in turn led to the great development of this small town.
In the spring of 1932, the city became the center of the entire Aktobe region. After a lapse of 30 years, there began large-scale construction of high-rise buildings, factories, and museums.
In 1977, the year of Aktyubinsk's becoming the center of the West-Kazakhstan railway, After 22 years, in 1999, Aktyubinsk was renamed Aktobe.
Aktobe is considered the birthplace of more than 30 heroes of the Soviet Union. There they trained Alia Moldagulova, Chaganak Bercy lived and worked, cosmonaut Viktor Ivanovich was born there, and many other famous people were also born there.
Aktobe landmarks are very closely intertwined with modern buildings.
For instance, mosques are located side by side with shopping centers. There are cozy small cafes with shops on the ground floor of the mausoleums where you can buy souvenirs.
The green and very beautiful city of Kazakhstan, with great pleasure, welcomes its guests every year. Tourists come from all over the world to see the sights of the ancient city, breathe in the fresh sea air and take a walk through the old streets, which date back more than a few centuries.
The green and very beautiful city of Kazakhstan, with great pleasure, welcomes its guests every year. Tourists come from all over the world to see the sights of the ancient city, breathe in the fresh sea air, and stroll through the centuries-old streets.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice", is pleased to provide you with professional guides and comfortable transport in order to ensure that the tour brings you only positive emotions.
