St George's Church, Kokshetau

St George's Church is a wooden Orthodox church built in the classical style that once stood on the northeastern slope of Bukpa Hill in this northern city. The structure featured symmetrical forms and decorative details characteristic of religious buildings from that era.

Construction took place between 1846 and 1847, with the building receiving its consecration in 1851. It was later moved to the public square in 1875 before falling into disuse during Soviet times.

The church functioned as the primary religious center for the Orthodox community in Kokshetau until its transformation into a museum in January 1940.

The building once stood at coordinates 53.282139 latitude and 69.364556 longitude, marking its position in the religious landscape of the region. The site remains accessible today, allowing visitors to understand where this place of worship once stood.

After serving as a warehouse during the Soviet anti-religious campaigns, the structure met its end through demolition in 1940.

Location: Kokshetau

Architectural style: classicism

GPS coordinates: 53.28214,69.36456

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01