Мұнайшылар қалашығы, Oil workers settlement in Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan.
Munajschylar-Kalaschigy is a planned settlement in Atyrau Region designed specifically for petroleum industry workers. It contains residential buildings, schools, medical facilities, and shops that serve the families living in this residential zone.
The settlement was founded in 1943 to house the growing number of workers in the oil industry as petroleum extraction expanded in the region. The project evolved into a permanent residential community that has accommodated multiple generations of skilled workers.
This residential zone serves as a hub for oil industry workers, where generations of professionals interact and pass down their occupational traditions. The community hosts regular gatherings and programs that connect the lives of its residents.
The settlement sits at a strategic location in Atyrau Region and is easily accessible by road for visitors. On-site, visitors will find clear layouts and central service points such as shops and facilities throughout the area.
Many families have lived here for decades and preserved their own craft traditions and local practices within the industry. This lived experience shows in daily routines and how neighbors pass down their technical knowledge to one another.
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