Young Pianist Wins International Competition

ASTANA – In Loniga, Italy, 7-year-old Alua Nogaibayeva recently won second place at the International Pianists Competition held under the auspices of the International Association “Art and...


Gala Concert Marks Day of First President

ASTANA –The gala concert “Halkynyn Uly Perzenty” (Kazakh for “great son of the nation”) dedicated to the Day of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan...


Music of Nomads Goes Global

ASTANA – The music of Kazakhstan’s band Magic of Nomads is a unique combination of various instruments and the incredible sounds of Kazakh folk culture mixed with...


Youth Politics Gain Momentum in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan places great importance on the development of youth policy with a number of state programmes launched in order to support the young over the...


Astana Arlans Sweep USA Knockouts in Boxing Bouts

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Astana Arlans won a sweeping 5-0 victory against the USA Knockouts at Daulet Sports Complex in Astana on November 23 in the World Series...


International Festival of Contemporary Music Opens in Astana

ASTANA – On November 20, the Camerata Tempo First International Festival of Contemporary Composers of the Commonwealth of Independent States and Turkic countries opened here in the...


Kazakhstan Continues to Mark the 300th Anniversary of Abylai Khan

ASTANA – Next year, the Akmola region plans to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Abylai Khan, one of the greatest and most famous khans in the history...


Beket-ata: Spiritual Giant of Mangistau

The name of Beket-ata, spiritual enlightener and humanist of the 18th century, shines brightly in the halo of saints of the Mangistau land. Next year will mark...


Kazakhstan Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Teams Win Silver at Asian Championship

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s men’s water polo team won second place at the Asian Championships in Dubai on November 25. In the dramatic final, the team lost to...


Kazakh Movies Make Global Impact

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s movie-makers have come to America: From November 14 to November 18, the Kazakh film festival was held with great success in the U.S. capital...


Quality Cinema Opens in Almaty

ASTANA – On November 15, the new Bekmambetov Cinema opened in the centre of Almaty. The Bekmambetov Cinema was originally due to open in the summer, and...


Contemporary Art Center Hosts Forum Dedicated to Day of First President

ASTANA – The International Art Forum 2012 was held in Astana on November 15. The initiator and organizer of the forum, the Kulanshi Contemporary Art Center, dedicated...


Ambassadors Club is New ‘Must’ Venue for Movers and Shakers

ASTANA – Established in 2009, the Ambassadors Club, a small, elite group of people, is planning to take on a new form to accommodate the rising interests...


Youth Demonstrates Interest in Idea in Society of General Labour

RUDNYI, QOSTANAI REGION – My family was not surprised when I decided to enroll in Karaganda State Technical University, since I’d been fond of metallurgy since I...


Treasures of Ancient Altai Nomads Revealed

ASTANA – Altai is called the golden cradle of the Turkic World. Recent research in the excavation mounds at Berel has revealed some of the most ancient...


Akzhayik Reserve Will Join UNESCO Biosphere List

ASTANA, November 12 – Since mid-October, scientists and researchers from the University of Bologna in Italy have been working on a project in the Akzhayik National Park...


Drama Portrays Country’s Transition to Independence

ASTANA – The play “Teren Tamyrlar” (“Deep Roots” in Kazakh) by Yerkin Zhuasbek will be performed in the Palace of Peace and Accord in Astana to celebrate...


Kazakhstan’s speed skaters show good results at World Cup

Stage three of the World Speed Skating Cup has come to an end in Astana. Day 2 of the competition started with a women’s 1500 metre contest....


Country Upholds Tolerance for Diversity, Pursues Social Modernization

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is known internationally due in greater part to the global initiatives of President Nursultan Nazarbayev, especially in the area of inter-ethnic dialogue, politicians and...


Hours to Go: Fate of Astana’s EXPO 2017 Bid to Be Decided Tonight

ASTANA, Nov. 22 – Later today, representatives from the 161 member states of the International Expositions Bureau (BIE) will meet in Paris to decide which city will...


Astana’s EXPO 2017 Campaign Peaks as Crucial Vote Draws Near

ASTANA – On November 22, the International Bureau of Expositions (BIE) in Paris will decide whether or not to award EXPO 2017 to Astana. A vote by...


East Kazakhstan Opens Tourist Info Centre

EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION, November 12 – On September 27, World Tourism Day, East Kazakhstan opened its first regional tourism centre. The region is at a global crossroads...


Kazakh Champs Triumph in Hand-to-Hand Combat World Cup

ASTANA – On November 10-11, the third World Cup in hand-to-hand fighting took place in Almaty at the Baluan Sholak sports complex. Masters of hand-to-hand combat from...


Kokshetau Fair Boosts Tourism Sector

ASTANA, November 12 – In mid-October, the sixth national tourism fair and exhibition was held in Kokshetau as part of the three-day national 2012 Sarkylmas Sayakhat (Kazakh...


Gulder Ensemble Triumphs in Turkish Tour

ALMATY – The Days of Kazakhstan Culture Festival in Turkey was another triumph for the Gulder (Flowers) Popular Dance Ensemble. “I am very pleased that our troupe...