Tour to "USSR"
Overview
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Kazakhstan, was one of the transcontinental constituent republics of the Soviet Union from 1936 to 1991. You will visit Karaganda, the city in 200km from Astana where you still may see Soviet architecture and spirit. The tour includes the visit of Karlag museum of political repression victims, one of the largest Gulag labor camps with 800,000 inmates served in total over its history. And it is an essential part of understanding the people and culture of Kazakhstan. It is a very sobering experience and exhibits repression in many forms
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
KarLag / Museum of Political Repression Victims’ Memory of the Dolinka Settlement
One of the Gulag camp during the Soviet time
Karaganda Academic Theater of the Musical Comedy
The central building in Karaganda that was built in Soviet time
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Tour to "USSR"
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
Hilton Astana
Heydar Aliyev Street 14 Astana Kazakhstan
Rixos President Astana
Kunayeva 7, Astana Kazakhstan
Hilton Garden Inn Astana
Kabanbai Batyr Avenue 15 Astana Kazakhstan
Park Inn By Radisson Astana
8 Sary Arka Avenue, Intersection of Kenesari St, And Saryarka Blvd Astana Kazakhstan
Astana Airport
Astana Kazakhstan
Astana Saad Hotel
Dostyk 2 Astana Kazakhstan
Hampton by Hilton Astana Triumphal Arch
Mangilik El Avenue, 43A Astana Kazakhstan
The St. Regis Astana
1 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, The St.regis Astana Astana Kazakhstan
The Ritz-Carlton, Astana
16 Dostyk Street Astana Kazakhstan
Radisson Hotel, Astana
4 Sary Arka Avenue, Astana Kazakhstan
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting trip to old gulag
gon alos500,Apr 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice day trip to an old Gulag. Didn’t had much time for sightseeing in Karaganda but still got to see a bit of it which was nice. Tip: instead of booking through here, do it via their website ( astanatours) and it will be way less expensive :-)
A great day tour!
jesseoc88,Apr 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fascinating tour into the history of the gulag in Kazakhstan. My guide, Gera, was informative and friendly. I would highly recommend this tour.
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