Presnowka

Presnowka is a fortress located in northern Kazakhstan that sits on elevated ground offering strategic views across the surrounding steppe. The ruins still display the basic structure of the original fortifications with their characteristic earthen ramparts and corner bastions.

The fortress was built in 1752 and functioned as a defensive outpost during Russian expansion into Central Asia. It played an important role in controlling trade routes and securing territorial boundaries in this region.

The fortress name appears in different forms across languages, reflecting the multicultural heritage of the North Kazakhstan region.

The site is accessible by local roads connecting to the nearby larger town that provides the main access point to the fortress grounds. Visitors should expect variable weather conditions since the steppe offers little natural shelter.

The fortress location influenced the development of the surrounding Shambyl District, which later became an administrative center with over 6,000 residents.

Inception: 1752

GPS coordinates: 54.88333,67.93333

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22