Pavlodar

Pavlodar is a Kazakh city in Western Siberia on the banks of the Irtysh River with a population of 335 thousand. It received its name in 1861, when the Koryak outpost, built 140 years earlier, was renamed. Today, most of the city's enterprises are engaged in the manufacturing industry, more than 90% of the population are Russians and Kazakhs.

The Mashkhur Zhusup Mosque for 1,500 people can be called the most magnificent building and symbol of national culture in Pavlodar. The heavenly dome in the shape of a shanyrak, the traditional crescent moon, the soaring minarets, the monumental staircase, the doors open for everyone have long turned the mosque from a religious object into a popular attraction.

The Annunciation Cathedral, built in 1999 from red brick, will not leave anyone indifferent. The bell tower of the church has 3 domes, the cathedral itself is covered with 7 domes according to the number of church sacraments. Golden domes, beautiful galvanized roof, elaborate interior stained glass windows and unique architecture rightfully allowed the cathedral to be classified as cultural monuments.

The House of Friendship center, which is engaged in cultural and ethnographic activities, has been operating in Pavlodar for 8 years. The huge four-storey building houses the national library and museum, computer and educational classrooms, choreographic and multimedia halls.

The Art Museum is located in a building of high architectural value. The house of merchant Zaitsev, built in 1897, still impresses with the beauty of wooden lace, fireplace tiles, and the extraordinary skill of installing metal parapets and constructing a rounded veranda.

Among the most popular places in the city are the Ak Otau Palace (or the Wedding Palace), the house of the merchant Okhapkin, the Pavel Vasiliev Museum (Soviet poet), the Palace of Culture. Estaya, Astana Ice Palace, Obelisk of Glory.

As in many cities, the most visited summer vacation spot is Central Park. Attractions for children and adults, summer cafes and an outdoor stage, numerous alleys and benches attract a lot of tourists here. No less visited are the Central Embankment and the Children's Park named after Lenin.

A few hours drive from Pavlodar is Bayanauli National Park with the most transparent mountain lake in Kazakhstan, Zhasybai, the surroundings of which are called the second Switzerland for the beauty of the landscapes. There are rest homes and numerous children's camps here.

In recent years, the life of Pavlodar has become unusually lively in cultural terms. The city has become the venue for many music festivals, Kazakhstani and Russian stars constantly perform on the landscaped beach, several nightclubs are open, and the movement of musical groups (rock and metal) is expanding in the city. Billiard and bowling centers, Internet cafes and saunas, fitness centers and swimming pools can become a place of leisure. Casino enthusiasts will appreciate the generous package that includes both cash bonuses and an impressive number of free spins. This substantial offer, accessible exclusively through a promo code for melbet providing €1750 and 290 free spins, is distributed strategically across your first deposits. The free spins are designated for popular slot games from top providers like Microgaming, ELK, and Play'n'Go, giving you extra chances to win. This comprehensive casino welcome package allows you to explore hundreds of games, from traditional table games to themed video slots.