This castle, which is not ancient at all, has nevertheless already acquired its «ghosts», and very tangible they are indeed. Once in the dark of night, or at the twilight of the day - it is not known for certain - the most famous otherworldly character of this or any other century, became manifest in an inconspicuous corner of the palace. This was Count Dracula, as if descended from this film. How is this castle related to the legendary vampire and why was it called Dracula? Who was the prototype of the bloodthirsty count, how similar was he to the story? and what does the history of Kazakhstan have to do with it?
