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Lake Shaitankol is located 5 kilometers from the city of Karkaralinsk, Karaganda region. It is surrounded by dilapidated granite rocks. The lake is full of many legends and riddlesға толы. Local residents say that there are no animals or birds within a radius of several hundred meters from the reservoir. For a long time, people do not swim in the lake and do not drive cattle to drink. Locals say they regularly see devils and mermaids here.
First legend
During the war with the Dzungars, the forces are not equal, and a situation arises when the Dzungars win. Then the Kazakh children ask for help from their gods, their gods turn them into stone statues that firmly protect the settlements of the Kazakhs. And the tears of the mothers of these guys who filled the lake with water.
Second legend
Karatai Bai's daughter Altynshash and кson K. eating Altai fell in love with each otherа. Bai opposes their joining and tries to persuade his daughter to go to another guy- Arystanka, a descendant of the Kazakh khans. g. richgroom asyryn sees a man with a large kalym ask, designate the date of the weddingof yny.
Meanwhile, Altynshash and Altai were enjoying the sunset on one of the rocks nearthe lake. Suddenly, a mermaid devoid of water flakes appeared in front of their eyes.
"Don't worry, Iе won't do anything wrong in XIE. I own this lake, and have been watching you for a while. You are a very beautifulcouple, but you are in danger, "п youngtar tells p about Karatai's dishonest thoughts.
Leaving, the owner of the lake said:
- In case of trouble, come to the lake and safely jump into the water.You won't drown, you'll enter my world. I will be happy, you will behappy!.
The next night, the lovers ranедaway. Bai knew this and ordered his men to bring the fugitivesаback. But Altynshash and Altay saw horsemen from afar and jumped into the water, holdingеhands.
For three days, their bodies are waiting on the bank of the Karataifor them to swim. On the fourth day, the girl:
"Don't worry, Father, I'm happy with Altay! "I heard her voice.
Third legend
It is connected with modernity.
In 1905, on the Western Bank of the Russian Shaitankol, Bishop Michael was shot down by a Kipchak cross, which meant: "now this lake is called Auliekol." It will disappear soon. The lake will still be named Shaitankol.
And the same cross still lies at the bottom of the lake.
