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Location in Kazakhstan. ... Until 1857, Fort Shevchenko was known as Novopetrovskoye (Новопетровское) and from 1857 to 1939 as Fort-Aleksandrovskii ...
- Taras Shevchenko Museum
- Museum of Fishing History and Ethnography of Mangyshlak
- Isa Dosan Monument and The Armenian Chapel
Taras Shevchenko, a Ukrainian creative and all-round Renaissance man, lived in the city in exile from 1850 to 1857. Tsar Nicholas Iopposed his views on political liberalisation and his involvement with the Brotherhood of Saints Cyril and Methodius, which advocated for the abolishment of serfdom and transforming the Russian Empire into a federation ...
At the north end of Taras Shevchenko Park, where the namesake museum is also located, is the Museum of Fishing History and Ethnography of Mangyshlak. There are three rooms – dedicated to the local fishing industry, ethnography, and history – containing several thousands items in total. Highlights include handmade goods, such as a traditional Kazakh...
A five-minute walk north of Taras Shevchenko Park is the Isa Dosan Monument. It’s on top of Kurgan-Tas hill, which is where the founding fort was built, and offers unobstructed views of the city and sea. It was erected in honour of Isa Tlenbayuly* and Dosan Tazhiev, who were commanders in the 1870 Adayev Uprising** against the Russian Empire’s pres...
Fort-Shevchenko (Kazakh: Форт-Шевченко) is a military-base town and administrative centre of Tupkaragan District in Mangystau Region of Kazakhstan on the eastern shore of Caspian Sea. Primary industries include fishing and the extraction of stone. Population: 5,559 (2016 estimate). [1]
Here are some fun facts and things to do in and around the city: 1. **Caspian Sea Exploration**: As Fort Shevchenko is located on the Mangyshlak Peninsula, visitors can embark on a memorable journey to explore the Caspian Sea. Take a boat tour and witness the stunning beauty of the world's largest inland body of water. 2.
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How far is it to Fort-Shevchenko and in which country is it located? Fort-Shevchenko is located in Kazakhstan (Mangghystaū) and time zone Asia/Aqtau. Places nearby are Shevchenko, Shetpe and Zhetybay.
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