Torgay Region

Torgay Region was an oblast of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic and of independent Kazakhstan from 1970 to 1988 and from 1990 to 1997. Its seat was in the city of Arkalyk. The region was located in the center of Kazakhstan, and its territory is currently divided between Kostanay and Akmola Regions.

History

Turgay Region was established on 23 November 1970 on the lands that previously belonged to Kostanay and Tselinograd Regions. It was abolished in 1988 with its area going back to Kostanay and Tselinograd Oblasts, but was restored in 1990 along its same boundaries. It was again abolished in 1997 with its territory once again being split between its two predecessor regions.