Abylai Khan Square
Абылай-хан алаңы (Kazakh) | |
| File:Кокшетау.jpg Aerial view of Abylai Khan Square in 2006 | |
| Former name(s) | Lenin Square (1970–1998) |
|---|---|
| Type | Square |
| Location |  Kokshetau, Kazakhstan |
| Construction | |
| Completion | 19th century |
| Other | |
| Known for | Being a central square in Kokshetau |
Abylai Khan Square (Kazakh: Абылай-хан алаңы) is the main public square in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan, located in the city's historic center. It is located on Abai Qunanbaiuly Street, the city's main thoroughfare. It is known to frequently serve as a space for public gatherings, ceremonies, and concerts.
The square is located in front of the Akmola Regional Mäslihat and around it are the Hotel Kokshetau, Central Park, and features the iconic Abylai Khan Monument. It gained its current name in October 1998. The square used to be named after Vladimir Lenin and a statue of him stood in the center of the square until 1998.
Nowadays, the Abylai Khan Square is one of three squares in Kokshetau, the others being the Independence Square and the Station Square, located in the city's center and northern end, respectively.
Former names
The square received its current name on 5 October 1998. The square was known under at least five different names.
Timeline of the square's names:
- 1912: Market Square (Russian: Базарная площадь; Kazakh: Базар алаңы)
- 1950: Central Square (Russian: Центральная площадь; Kazakh: Орталық алаңы)
- 1970: Lenin Square (Russian: Площадь Ленина; Kazakh: Ленин алаңы)
- 1998: Abylai Khan Square (Kazakh: Абылай-хан алаңы; Russian: Площадь Абылай-хана)
History
Early history
This square was originally formed at the end of the 19th century.
Soviet Period
In 1963, in front of the House of Soviets, a monument of Vladimir Lenin was constructed, and it stood there until 1999.
In 1970, the square was renamed Lenin Square, after Vladimir Lenin.
In 1987, Kokshetau Hotel was constructed.
During the Soviet period, the square was used for demonstrations and parades in honor of Victory Day and the October Revolution.
Independent Kazakhstan
After Kazakhstan's independence in 1991, the square was given its current name.
In 1999, a monument to Abylai Khan was erected.
Landmarks
Current list of architectural monuments
- Abylai Khan Monument
- Kokshetau Central Park
- Akimat of Akmola Region Residence (the former Communist Party of Kazakhstan) – The central building on Abylai Khan Square.
- Akmola Regional Mäslihat
- Hotel Kokshetau
- Kokshetau Central Post Office
Former landmarks
- Monument to Vladimir Lenin
Gallery
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The Abylai Khan Square as it was known as "Market Square", circa late 19th early 20th century.
External links
Media related to Abylai Khan Square (Kokshetau) at Wikimedia Commons
References
Coordinates: 53°17′07″N 69°22′53″E / 53.2854°N 69.3814°E
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