Overview
Alzhir - Akmola camp for the wives of traitors of Motherland - one of the largest camps of the Soviet Union and one of the three "islands" of the "Gulag Archipelago". The camp was opened at the beginning of 1938, when it received the first stages of the prisoners - mostly members of the families of traitors. According to incomplete data, the number of repressed exceeded 18,000 convicts. It is located 40km west of Nur-Sultan, so you will have an opportunity to drive through the endless Kazakh steppe. Today, the museum-memorial complex includes the following objects: A train carriage from Stalinās time for transportation of prisoners. The museum building The Wall of memory with names of more than 7,000 women spends their term in Alzhir camp. The barrack ā the building, where women prisoners lived. and other courtyard exhibits Drive through the village Malinovka - stops can be arranged by request. Transfer to the hotel.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
ALZHIR is a colloquial name that comes from the abbreviation ŠŠŠŠŠ , which stands for āAkmola camp for the wives of traitors to the Motherlandā (in Russian). The camp, which was the largest womenās camp in the Soviet Union, operated between 1938 and 1953 and was a place of human tragedy during the period of Stalinist repression. It is estimated that more than 18,000 prisoners passed through the camp, some of whom died there. Today, the site of the camp hosts a museum and memorial to these victims of political repression and totalitarianism. It is located 40km west of Nur-Sultan. Travel time will be approximately 1 hour each way.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels