Our city turned 91 years old! Karaganda is not just a large industrial center, but a true symbol of strength, labor and the history of Kazakhstan. We invite everyone to a unique book exhibition dedicated to this important event. Here you will find not only books, but also interesting facts that will tell you how the city became the coal capital and what path it has traveled over the years.
9 facts about Karaganda that will surprise you:
- The cradle of the coal industry, Karaganda became one of the largest coal centers of the USSR in the 1930s and remains an important element of Kazakhstan’s energy system to this day.
- The city of miners – many people call Karaganda the “city of miners”, because for decades coal has been the basis of its economy. The people here have always been prepared for difficulties, and this has laid the foundation of the city.
- The Lenin Mine is one of the first and largest mines in Karaganda, which has long been a symbol of the city.
- Industrial growth – in the post-war years, Karaganda experienced rapid growth due to the development of the coal industry and the creation of entire industrial complexes.
- The city of architecture and monuments – Karaganda is known for its unique buildings and monuments that preserve the historical memory of the past.
- The Museum of the Coal Industry is a unique place where you can learn about how the coal industry developed and who stood at the origins of Karaganda.
- The Karaganda Metallurgical Plant is the most important enterprise in the city, which played a key role in its development.
- Education and Science – well-known educational institutions have opened in Karaganda, such as Karaganda State University, which continues to educate future specialists in various fields.
- The multinational city of Karaganda has long been home to people of different nationalities, which makes it the cultural and ethnic center of the region.
At the exhibition, you will be able to see books, photographs and documents that will tell about the heroes of mining labor, the industrial power of the city and its inhabitants, as well as introduce you to important historical events that shaped Karaganda.
Come and get to know our hometown and its amazing history better! Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Karaganda through the pages of books!
