Ridder, Industrial city in East Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan.
Ridder sits at 730 meters elevation along the Ulba River in the southwestern Altai Mountains, surrounded by forested slopes and four active ore mines. The layout follows the river and the terrain, with residential blocks, industrial sites, and administrative buildings blending into each other.
In 1786, Philip Ridder found deposits of gold, silver, copper, and lead here, leading to the first settlement. The ores from the area were displayed at the 1850 World Exhibition in London and later entered the collection of the Royal Technical Institute in Stockholm.
The name honors Philip Ridder, who found precious metals here in the late 18th century and sparked settlement. Mining and metalworking still shape daily life, with many families working in these trades for generations.
The European route E40 runs through the area, linking it with western Siberia and Central Asia, making travel easier. Because of the elevation, temperatures can be cool year-round; bring warm layers and sturdy footwear.
Ores from this region were displayed at the 1850 World Exhibition in London and attracted wide attention there. They later found their way into the collection of the Royal Technical Institute in Stockholm, where they remain today.
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