Qyzylorda, Kyzylorda, Kzyl-orda

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"south-central Kazakstan, on the Syr Darya (river). Originally founded in the early 19th century as the Kokand fort of Ak-Mechet, it was renamed Perovsk after its capture by the Russians in 1853. After the Russian Revolution of 1917 the name of Ak-Mechet was restored, but in 1925 the city was renamed Kzyl-Orda, when it became the capital of the Kazakh A.S.S.R., a status that it lost to Alma-Ata (now Almaty) in 1929. There are some food and other light industries, as well as a Kazak theatre and a teacher-training institute." From the Encyclopaedia Britannica .

"The city in south-central Kazakstan, on the Syr Darya river. Originally founded in the early 19th century as the Kokand fort of Ak-Mechet, it was renamed Perovsk after its capture by the Russians in 1853. After the Russian Revolution of 1917 the name of Ak-Mechet was restored, but in 1925 the city was renamed Kzyl-Orda, when it became the capital of the Kazakh A.S.S.R., a status that it lost to Almaty in 1929. There are some food and other light industries, as well as a Kazakh theatre and a teacher-training institute." Previously on the Gateway to Kazakhstan.

Kyzylorda-Arvada , Colorado sister cities project.

Kazakhs Traditions in Kyzylorda.

MultiMap .

(click on map to see a larger image, shows location of Kazakhs) used with permission from World Map .

Kljuev fotos. In German.

Kyzl Orda on the KazakInfo site.

Rick in Kazakhstan has a few pictures.

Jeff , a Peace Corp volunteer in Karabulak (Kluchi) and Kyzylorda in 2002-4. He relates his stay in a series of e-mails. Very interesting perspective on living in Kazakhstan.

World66 Travelguide description and photos.

Ktown in Russian. History, photo gallery, a little tourist information.

Falling Rain has maps and current weather conditions (temperature, cloud cover and precipitation).

One Steppe at a Time: Two Years in Kazakhstan started with the Peace Corp in the fall of 2007.

Official site of the Kyzylorda region is in Kazakh, Russian and English. Maps, photogallery, tourist information, culture; not all of it shows up on the English version. 11/08 site gone.

Kyzylorda City is in Russian and Kazakh. Nothing in these topics yet: history, transportation, culture, tourism, sport, etc. Photogallery works. 11/08 site gone.

Kyzylorda Forum Gallery : I didn't look at every picture, so I can't guarantee that there isn't anything offensive, but what I saw were pictures of people and places.

Kyzylorda kalasi!!! YouTube video with pictures from the town.

\Akimat of the Kyzylorda oblast is in Kazakh, Russian and English. Nothing on the English version.

Hotels

If you have stayed at any hotel in Kyzylorda, please take the time to fill out a Hotel Survey to give your fellow travelers feedback on your visit.
Check the Hotels and Travel Agents listings for sites that may have more information and pricing.
Mirage: "October 2005, $40/1 person, shower, hairdryer, mini bar, air conditioned, heat, phones, TV, restaurant, bar, lounge, recreational facilities, accepts credit cards, walking distance to shopping, Satellite TV - Several channels including BBC World, Euronews, RTL (German) mainly Russian and Kazakh channels, Briz Restaurant/ Bar offers good range of food. Hairdresser, taxi rank, ATM, department store, several restaurants nearby."

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Page last updated on 1 November 2008.