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Capital city of Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan
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Pavlodar is a city in northeastern Kazakhstan. It is the capital of the Pavlodar Province and has a population of 354,000 (2014).
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Mechet' Imeni Mashkhur Zhusupa
Most probably Pavlodar's defining landmark, this striking mosque has minarets surrounding a sky blue dome that is supposed to resemble the top of a yurt. It is named in honor of a respected Kazakh poet and historian.
Place to learn everything you wanted to know about the Pavlodar region, its Soviet industrial background, natural history, etc.
Art and even some models of prehistoric animals.
Here you can walk around looking at relics of military prowess.
A house museum where a photographer who showcased Kazakhstan lived.
An orthodox cathedral built in the 1990s that has 54 icons.
Naberezhnaya and Plyazh Na Naberezhnoy
This is one of Pavlodar's main diversions, an embankment and observation deck overlooking the turbid, languid Irtysh River, and, when it's not a Siberian wonderland outside, a riverine beach for playing and relaxing.
Movie theater where you can hang out when it's too cold to go outside.
имени Владислава Кинсфатора
A happy-go-lucky dining and drinking establishment by the river.
Vostochnaya Kukhnya
Here you can try some authentic Kazakh dishes like laghman (a noodle stew), baursak (fried dough pieces), and possibly even some beshbarmak (the national dish of Kazakhstan that means five fingers, generally boiled mutton or horse meat and noodles that you eat with your hands).
A Mexican-themed bar with murals that also serves as a live music venue.
Zimnyaya Vishnya
You can come here for some coffee and a fried pastry called a winter cherry that is the namesake for their place, if you're feeling ambitious. They also serve breakfasts with omelettes and hot dog looking things, and lunch with salmon and soup for example.
Clean with a pleasant restaurant and grounds. Breakfast included.
Housed in a modern-looking city building along with a bar and restaurant. Complimentary breakfast.
Big cement and glass building from which you may be able to see all the other cement bloc buildings. Indoor pool, gym, spa, restaurant/bar, and complimentary breakfast.
Modest country-looking structure with a contrasting gaudy neon entrance. Indoor pool and sauna, cafe and, not to be outdone by the others, complimentary breakfast available.
Budget place to stay that puts you within walking distance of Mashkhur Jusup Mosque. Dorm beds looking out on a snowy lot in winter.
Shopping mall with food court, ice rink, bowling alley, and movies.
From Almaty by train either through Astana or through Semei. Through Astana, trains run everyday and through Semipalatinsk every other day.
Read in the guideWithin the city, there are many options for getting around. A fairly simple yet complete bus and marshrutka system exists as does a tram system. Taxis can be taken most places in the city for 350 tenge (2012).
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