Ever since this provincial town, known for its relatively cold winters, was declared the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 1997, it has undergone a process of rapid and rapid growth and has become the second largest city in the republic.
Literally all the districts of Astana over the years have changed and acquired a modern, attractive appearance.
general information
Astana is the modern capital of Kazakhstan. The construction of this city is ongoing rapidly. It houses the highest level hotels, azure skyscrapers, as well as beautiful embankments and new wide avenues are built. The symbol and one of the main attractions of the capital of Kazakhstan is the famous monument "Astana-Baiterek", which is a true example of the futuristic architecture of the city.
There are people who find Astana faceless and sometimes compare the poverty that is characteristic of some residents of Kazakhstan with billions spent on the embodiment of architectural fantasies. But still, residents are proud of their modern capital.
Description, characteristics
The name of the city was not chosen by chance. Translated from the Kazakh language, it means "capital." Previously, the city was called Akmola, and even earlier - Akmola and Tselinograd. Its area is about 700 square meters. km Districts of the city of Astana (until recently) - Almaty, Syryarkinsky and Esilsky. In recent years, a new Baikonur district has appeared.
Since 2008, the flag and coat of arms of Astana have been approved (the author of the idea is the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev). In the city, 2 languages are considered official - Russian and Kazakh. Kazakhs (about 67%), Russians (about 23%), Tatars, Ukrainians, Germans and other nationalities live here. The main religions are Islam and Christianity (Orthodoxy).
By the decree of the government of the republic of March 16, 2018, the borders of the districts of Astana were legalized. They will be discussed in more detail later.
District "Almaty"
According to the above-mentioned document, the area of this region is 15471 ha. The borders are also indicated in the document.
Starting from the confluence of two rivers (Akbulak and Esil), in the area of treatment facilities (1-5), the border extends northeast along the Akbulak river to the intersection of ul. A184 (project name) and Saud. Then it passes north along the street. Sauda to Koshkarbaev Ave., along which it passes further to the Akbulak River, after which it turns northeast along the river to the existing common border of the city. Then the border line stretches along the eastern city border to the river. Yesil, which goes to the merger with the river. Akbulak. This is the border of the Almaty region of Astana.
Saryarka District
The area of this smallest metropolitan area is 6775 hectares. Its borders are also indicated in the official document.
It passes from the western border of the capital along the railway to the Alash highway, then along Bogenbai Batyr Avenue (the odd side) to Republic Avenue. Then the border goes south along Republic Ave. (the odd side) to ul. Barayev. Walking along this street to the river. Yesil, then the border runs along the right arm of the Yesil River and approaches the western border of the city.
Yesil District
The area of the largest region of Astana is 39358 hectares. Its border runs along the river. Yesil before its merger with Akbulak, after which she goes south along the middle line of the river channel to the existing eastern city border. Then she walks along it to the Yesil River.
Within the borders of the Esilsky District, the National Pantheon is also located, covering an area of 959 hectares.
Baykonyr District
The area of the new district is 18129 hectares, its borders are also marked. Starting from the railway in the direction Astana-Kostanay, the border goes north along the existing city border to the river. Akbulak. Further along this river, it runs to Koshkarbayev Avenue, and then along its even side to ul. Sauda. Passing along it to the street. A184 (project name), the border extends along the Akbulak River until it merges with Yesil. Then, passing along the river. Yesil, reaches the Karaotkel bridge, after which it goes along the street. Barayev to the Republic Ave. Passing along its even side to Bogenbai Batyr Ave., then it goes along Bogenbai Batyr Ave and Alash highway to the railway itself, along which it reaches the western city border.
There is also a city cemetery within the boundaries of this district of Astana.
What are the highlights of the areas?
The population of this wonderful city has already exceeded one million. Each district of the city is interesting in its own way. For example, in Esilsky there is a beautiful, comfortable embankment of the river. Yesil, where you can just take a walk, ride a catamaran or a water tram. Almaty district of Astana is famous for educational and medical institutions. In the Saryarkinsky district there is a museum of the first president of Kazakhstan.
There are many attractions in the capital of Kazakhstan, but this is a slightly different story.