Museum of the History of Rice Farming Industry
The Museum of the History of Rice Farming Industry is one of the most unique museums in Kazakhstan. Located in the Zhakaev village of the Kyzylorda region, the museum's placement highlights the area's significance in rice production. The museum is named after the renowned rice farmer Ibrai Zhakaev, a two-time recipient of the "Hero of Socialist Labor" title. Zhakaev's greatest achievement was his innovative method of growing rice, which earned him a place among the world's top rice farmers. He set a world record by harvesting 171 quintals of rice from just one hectare of land. Zhakaev's dedication and passion for his work enabled Kazakhstan to achieve significant success in rice cultivation.
The museum, originally opened in 1982 in Zhakaev's house, moved to a new, larger building in 2016 to accommodate its growing collection. Visitors to the museum can explore unique exhibits and various materials related to the history of rice cultivation. The museum also showcases different mechanisms used by rice farmers, and rice fields are cultivated around the museum premises.
How to get there?
From Kyzylorda, you can reach the village where the museum is located in almost 2 hours along the E38 highway, covering a distance of 128 km (80 mi). Alternatively, you can travel from Turkistan along the same route, with the distance being approximately 170 km (106 mi).
Opening hours:
Tue-Sun from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mon – closed
Other tourist attractions near the museum:
- Mausoleum of Sunak Ata
- Ancient City of Sighnaq
- Syrdarya River
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