ALZHIR
A Stalinist prison camp for the wives and children of men accused of betraying the Soviet state is now a memorial museum.

šŸ“œ Former Stalinist prison camp, now a memorial complex and museum.
šŸ” Commemorates wives and children of men accused of betraying the Soviet state.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore a candid memorial complex and museum
šŸ“š Learn about a dark period of Soviet history
šŸ’Ŗ Witness testament to human spirit and survival
šŸŒŸ Commemorates victims of ALZHIR, showcasing relics and painful stories.
šŸ–¼ļø See historic rail transport, guard tower, sculptures.

Why Avoid

šŸ˜” Deals with a dark and tragic history.
šŸŒ”ļø Extreme temperatures in summer (up to 100Ā°F) and winter (below -40Ā°F).

Tips

šŸ“ Located about 20 miles southwest of Astana, in Malinovka.
šŸ—£ļø Largely accommodating for English speakers.

Last updated 1 day ago

We strive for accuracy, but errors may occur. Please verify key info.