St George's Church, Kokshetau

The wooden St George's Church displayed classical architectural design with symmetrical shapes and decorative elements on the northeastern slope of Bukpa Hill.

Construction of St George's Church occurred between 1846 and 1847, followed by its consecration in 1851 and relocation to the public square in 1875.

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

The church stood at coordinates 53.282139 latitude and 69.364556 longitude, marking an important position in the religious geography of northern Kazakhstan.

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: March 20, 2025 11:27