Tselinograd District

Tselinograd District is an administrative area in the Akmola Region in northern Kazakhstan. The land alternates between flat steppes and low mountains, dotted with villages and farmland.

The district was created in 1936 during the Soviet period as part of a major project to develop new agricultural lands. This development brought significant changes to settlement patterns and farming practices.

Kazakhs and Russians live side by side in this district, each group maintaining their own traditions and celebrating in their own way. These customs shape the rhythm of daily life in the villages and small towns across the region.

The area surrounds the capital city Astana and connects directly to main transportation routes. This central location makes it straightforward to travel through different parts of the district.

During Soviet decades, thousands of people relocated to the region to help develop the steppes as part of a national campaign. This settlement pattern left behind a mixed population drawn from different parts of the country.

Location: Akmola Region

Inception: 1936

Capital city: Akmol

GPS coordinates: 51.16670,71.43330

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26