The British in the Sary-Arka

This tour is dedicated to the history of industrial development in Central Kazakhstan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the region became an important center for copper mining and the development of the mining industry. Participants will learn about the legacy of mines and enrichment plants, the activities of the Spassky Copper Ore Company, the contribution of British engineers to the development of industry in Central Kazakhstan, and how the kaleidoscope of industrialization came to determine the fate of workers’ settlements and people. Museums and memorial sites that reveal both the cultural and tragic history of the region complement the route, allowing you to see Central Kazakhstan as a space where industrial development, culture, and historical memory are fused together, flesh to flesh, blood to blood.

Program of the tour

Meeting with the guide and driver. From Karaganda we drive to the village of Uspenskoye (183 km, 2.5 hours). Visit to the Saken Seifullin Museum – story of the writer’s life, the history of his education in these places, excursion to the Uspensky mine ruins, story of the copper mining development and mines in the area (2 hours). Lunch afield (lunch box, hot tea). Transfer to the Sarysu ore-processing plant (20 km, 40 min). Tour of the plant ruins, story of the British engineer Wardell, history of the Spassk Copper Ore Company. Return to Karaganda (161 km, 2.5 hours). End of the tour.

Cost of the tour

Above-mentioned prices include: all transportation along the route by fullwheel vehicle, driver and guide services, lunch, excursion to the Saken Seifullin Museum.

Above-mentioned prices do not include: travel expenses to Karaganda and back, accommodation in Karaganda.