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Used as a culture club in Soviet times, now protected by the roof. There is also an old school building ruin from late 19th century nearby. Definitely worth to check.
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Used as a culture club in Soviet times, now protected by the roof.
It is not far from Shymkent city although is pretty hard to reach. Diameter is 200 meters and 20 meter deep. It took around 5 kiloton TNT to dig crater of this size. No radiation detected. In spring some wild ducks nurse their ducklings in water puddle inside crater.
Although it takes a bit of bureaucratic effort to admit oneself to Arys Sanatorium swimming in hot pool is great especially in chilly weather
I class railway station built in 1906 by the Russian Empire.
Hidden in small valley place is a great escape from city noise. Great destination for birdwatchers. Water spring inside valley offers fresh water.
It is a great example of early soviet bridge architecture. At first railroad weaved its way to the bottom of Mashsat gorge and back on top. Later in 1930s overpass was constructed and it is still there.