Semey

The Irtysh River defines the setting of Semipalatinsk — its broad banks and bridges connect a city whose life has long unfolded on both sides of this major Central Asian waterway. Officially renamed Semey in 2007, it is an important urban centre in eastern Kazakhstan. Fyodor Dostoevsky lived here from 1854 to 1859 during compulsory military service after imprisonment, and a house associated with his stay is now a museum. Semey is also closely linked to Abai Qunanbaiuly, the foundational Kazakh poet, whose legacy is represented by local cultural institutions. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across East Kazakhstan Region.

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