Oskemen, Industrial center in East Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan
The city stands at the meeting point of the Ulba and Irtysh rivers, surrounded by the Rudny Altai Mountains at 283 meters above sea level.
Russian military forces established a fortress at this location in 1720 under the orders of Emperor Peter the Great during expeditions searching for gold deposits.
The Boris Alexandrov Sports Palace hosts professional ice hockey matches while the city maintains theaters presenting performances in both Russian and Kazakh languages.
The transportation system includes an international airport, municipal trams, and regional bus connections that link the city with destinations in Kazakhstan and Russia.
The Ulba Metallurgical Plant houses an International Atomic Energy Agency uranium bank with reserves sufficient to power a large city for three years.
Location: Oskemen municipality
Inception: 1720
Elevation above the sea: 283 m
GPS coordinates: 49.94844,82.62748
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
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