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Zharman (Kazakh: Жарман) is a salt lake in Naurzum District, Kostanay Region, Kazakhstan. Zharman is part of the main lake group of the Naurzum Nature Reserve, a 191,381 hectares (472,910 acres) protected area established in 2009. The village of Karamendy, former Dokuchayevka, is located 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) to the west, and Shili village 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) to the east of the lake. Now abandoned village is located near the southern lakeshore.