Discover Kokshetau by Lake Kopa

For a stay in Kokshetau, local highlights can be grouped into waterfront spaces, city history and culture. On Lake Kopa, the Zhağalau waterfront promenade shapes the public spaces, while museums explore the history of the city and region in different ways. If you are looking for a hotel, these highlights offer a helpful point of reference for planning your trip.

Waterfront promenade and parks on Lake Kopa

The 6.3 km-long Zhağalau stretches along the shore of Lake Kopa as a waterfront promenade. The central section includes a waterside promenade, a cycling path, shelters, benches and recreation areas. The public waterfront therefore offers both spaces for activity and places to relax.

The sections have different focal points: the eastern section has a concrete pump track, as well as playgrounds and sports areas. The western section includes an amphitheater, a stage and a café area. Viewed by section, the waterfront promenade offers sports-oriented spaces in some areas and stage- and café-related amenities in others.

Kök Shalğın Park opened in 2025; at the opening, its length was given as 1.5 km. The route extends from the Eternal Flame memorial complex to the shore of Lake Kopa. The project plans described in 2025 are designed to create a connection to the Zhağalau waterfront promenade and Lake Kopa. The landscaping covers about 7.5 hectares and may continue to develop.

Museums: regional history, city history and culture

The Aqmola Region Museum of Local History is located in Kokshetau, in a state-protected building dating from 1904. Its collections and exhibitions cover regional history, archaeology, ethnography, nature and culture. The areas mentioned include galleries on nature, natural history, steppe civilization and regional history. The museum thus offers a range of thematic perspectives on the region, from its natural history to archaeological and ethnographic topics.

The Museum of the History of Kokshetau is in the old part of the city, at 32 Kanai Bi Street. Its collection comprises 16,000 exhibits and covers the city's history from 1824 to the present day; the display may change. The tour ends in the courtyard, where you can see a Cadillac, winter sleighs and a wagon. Individual exhibits may sometimes be unavailable. Check opening hours before your visit.

The Malik Gabdullin Museum organizes excursions, literary and historical lectures, exhibitions and scientific-practical conferences. Its program therefore ranges from excursions and exhibitions to lectures and professional exchange. If you are interested in a particular format, check the current schedule before your visit.

The city's 2020 list of cultural sites gives the Museum of Literature and Art's address as 163 M. Auezov Street. Check the current visitor arrangements before your trip.

Bus station and travel planning

To board at the bus station, passengers can present an identity document or passport. The bus station also sells tickets in advance for routes within the region, between regions and internationally. Tickets can be purchased from one to 30 days before departure using a bank card or another payment method. Since boarding requirements, advance-purchase periods and payment options can change, check the current conditions before your trip.

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