Welcome to Kokshetau!
Kokshetau is in the north of Kazakhstan, part of the former Soviet Union, and sits on the shore of Lake Kopa Kona, though the urban design doesn't seem to embrace it much.
Kokshetau (meaning Blueish Mountain in Kazakh, Kazakh: Көкшетау, Kökşetau), with a population of roughly 160,430 residents, includes one settlement administration (which consists of the work settlement of Stantsyonny) and the Krasnoyarsk rural district, which includes two rural settlements (the villages of Krasny Yar and Kyzyl Zhuldyz).
The city is considered to have been founded in 1824 as a military fortress, while it was granted city status in 1895. It was the center of the Kokshetau Region, which was abolished in 1997. It is well known for its nature and tourist sites, such as Burabay and Zerenda, among others. Kokshetau is about 185 km (115 mi) from Petropavl, 300 km (190 mi) northwest of the national capital Nur-Sultan along the A1, 318 km (198 mi) from Omsk along the A13, and 384 km (239 mi) from Kostanay. The city is served by Kokshetau Airport.
Kokshetau is an important economic, educational, and cultural center of the Akmola Region. Kokshetau was awarded the Kazakhstan City of Culture for 2021.