Uralsk Tourist Places to Visit in Uralsk, Kazakhstan, Asia

Uralsk Tourist Places to Visit in Uralsk, Kazakhstan, Asia

Oral is sited on the Asian continent in the country, Kazakhstan towards west in West Kazakhstan province. The city, Uralsk forms the capital of this province and fishing is the main occupation of the locals in Oral. Oral city is situated at a distance of 1,897 km from the countries capital city, Astana. West Kazakhstan province spans over an area of 151,300km² and Oral city spans over an area of 700 km². The geographical coordinates puts the place at 51⁰14’0” N and 51⁰22’0” E.

Climate in Uralsk:

During summer season the average temperature is 29⁰C and in winter temperature drops to -14⁰C.

History of Oral:

As per the records, Oral was known as Yaitsk because of the river Yaik flowing through the place and in the year 1613. Many battles were fought in and around this region. In the year 1775 on 15^th January, the name of the river Yaik was changed to Ural River by the then Empress Catherine II. One of the rebellions of the region whose name was Pugachev led an insurrection and conquered the fortress of Oral, thereby gaining control over the city in the year 1773. The city was under his rule till 17^th April 1774. The Russian Imperial later invaded the city and took it under their possession. One of the great poet and writer by the name Pushkin who hailed from Russia visited the city on September in the year 1883 where he got inspired and wrote the book by the name ‘The Captains Daughter’.

At the time of Russian Civil War, Oral city was under the control of the Cossaks. When the country Kazakhstan was formed in the year 1991, the name of the place Uralsk was changed to Oral.

People & Culture of Oral:

Languages spoken by the people of Oral are Kazakh and Russian. However, Kazakh is the official language of the country. Singing and dancing forms an integral part of the country. Either Islam or Christianity is the religion worshipped by some of the locals.

Food and Shopping at Oral:

Both continental and non-continental, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian cuisines are available throughout Oral. Fish and pasta dish are the favorite among the locals.

Mega Aktobe Shopping Mall at Aktobe is the closet shopping center to Oral. Apart from this Shopping center there are other shopping centers in Oral where one can buy products at reasonable rate.

Tourist Places in Oral:

Mikhailo-Archangelsky Church:

Mikhailo-Archangelsky Church is one of the oldest churches in the city constructed in the year 1740 a major witness for all the historical events in the town.

Uralsk Regional Historical Museum:

This museum was constructed in the year 1880 is situated in Russian-Kirghiz building which displays the historical monuments and artifacts.

Uralsk Architecture:

Uralsk Architecture is located on the banks of Ural River and was established in the year 1613 is famed for its architectural design is visited by thousands of tourists throughout the year.

Other Places to visit in Oral:

Town Hall
Oral Mosque
Nickolas Cathedral
Museum of Yemelyan Pugachyov
The Shalkar lake
Mosque of town Uralsk

Means of Commutation to Oral:

Oral has roadways connecting to places in the country to the neighboring country as well. There are long distance buses accessible from Oral to places within Kazakhstan. There are also buses commuting passengers across the border to Russia.

Intercity transportation is facilitated by buses and taxis.

Oral is well connected by railways to places within Kazakhstan. There are daily train services to places within Kazakhstan such as Aqtobe, Almaty, etc. There are also cross border trains to Russia.

Oral is well connected by air and Oral Ak Zhol Airport is located at the distance of 20 kms from the middle of the city which caters to flights arriving and departing to and from places within Kazakhstan such as Atyrau, Astana, Aktau and Almaty. There are international flights fro and to Russia, Moscow and Baku.

Accommodation Options at Oral:

Oral is a historical city bounded by various tourism spots and has few well famous hotels with spa, bar, travel desk, package tours and airport pick up and drop facilities and many extraordinary services and all the requirements are met with reasonable budget. Some of the hotels in Oral are listed here below: