KarLag Museum

The “Museum of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression” in the town of Dolinka was established in accordance with the order of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the decree of the regional governor dated February 24, 2001, and the decision of the mayor of Shakhtinsk dated November 30, 2001.

The total area of the museum is 166.9 sq.m., exhibition space – 78, collection – 10 sq.m.

Lectures

“The National Composition of KarLag Prisoners”

“KarLag Agriculture”

“Famous People of KarLag”

“KarLag during the Great Patriotic War”

“Women – KarLag Prisoners”

“Spassk”

“Poets and Writers of KarLag”

“Culture and Education on the Other Side of the Iron Fence”

“Terror Victims – Children”

Round‑table topics: “Renewal: Step after Step”, “Astana Metropolis”, “Red Army in the Years of Repression”, “Interethnic and Spiritual Relations”.

Story Evenings

“Women – Terror Victims”

“Kazakhstan’s Independence: Historical Lessons and the Modern Era”

Marathon of Memorial Sites in the town of Dolinka

A rally commemorating the victims of political repression was held at the “Mamochkino” cemetery

The “Young Seekers” club is conducted for school students.

Scientific‑research and compilation work

Scientific‑research work was carried out on the topic “KarLag during the Great Patriotic War”. Several pages from the 19th‑century “Inzhil” were submitted to the museum collection. Throughout the year, Orthodox religious books and icons were donated to the museum collection. Ethnographic items: sewing machines “Zinger”, “Kochler”, a buffet, a sofa, wooden spindles were submitted.

The museum collection totals 1,726 items, the main collection – 914. The scientific‑supplementary collection – 812.

Information about the museum

Working schedule: Visitors to the museum 9:00–18:00, closed – Sunday

Excursion and admission ticket: for adults – 50 tenge

for students – 30 tenge

for high‑school students – 20 tenge

Video recording – 500 tenge

Discounts offered to visitors: discounts for Great Patriotic War and rear veterans, retirees, disabled persons.

Services provided to visitors: collection, preservation of ancient heritage, objects, data, history, and promotion to the public

Address:

postal code 101604

Karaganda region, Dolinka settlement, Shkolnaya, 15

Tel/fax 8 72156 58222

Director: Klyshnikova Marina Ivanovna