Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city coat of arms
Semey (former Semipalatinsk) is a city of East Kazakhstan region (oblast) of Kazakhstan on Irtysh river. Semey is one the most ancient cities of Kazakhstan. Semey city is an important railway junction connecting Russia with Eastern and Southern Kazakhstan. Semey city has airport and river port.
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city map location
Semey Kazakhstan city population - 298,000 (2006). Semey Kazakhstan city land area - 170 sq. km. Semey Kazakhstan city phone code - +7-7222. Semey Kazakhstan city postal codes - 071400, 071410.
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city streets views
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city history
Semipalatinsk fortress was founded by Russian Tsar voevode Vasiliy Cheredov and his troops in 1718. The fortress was situated on the Irtysh river bank. This place is known as "Ancient Fortress" now. At the end of 19h century Semipalatinsk city was the place of political deportation. The Soviet power was established in Semipalatinsk city in February 1918. In 1997 Semipalatinsk region was united with East Kazakhstan region of Kazakhstan with capital in Ust-Kamenogorsk.
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city Soviet leaders alley
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city view
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city Soviet graphics
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city World War II monument
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city view
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city main attractions
Semey (Semipalatinsk) city of Kazakhstan is also well-known all over the world as the place where Semipalatinsk nuclear testing area is situated. It is the place where first Soviet nuclear bomb detonated. The total power of all nuclear devices tested on Semipalatinsk area for the period of 1949-1963 is about 2500 nuclear bombs equal the one that destroyed Hiroshima, Japan. The ecological situation in this region was awful. In 1991 the Semipalatinsk nuclear testing area was closed.
Semipalatinsk nuclear test area of Kazakhstan - 1st Soviet nuclear bomb explosion
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city Nuclear tests victims memorial
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city church
Semey (Semipalatinsk) Kazakhstan city bridge over Irtysh river at night
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