Kazakh Hyperrealist Sculptor Creates Silicone Rubber Dummy of Abai

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh self-taught hyperrealist sculptor Aidos Yesmagambetov created a realistic sculpture of Kazakh poet and philosopher Abai Kunanbayev to commemorate his 175th anniversary. The sculpture has...


Ethnic Kazakh Living in Istanbul Genius Behind Costumes of Historical Movies, Theaters

NUR-SULTAN – Ethnic Kazakh Turan Bahadur, who lives in Istanbul, has been making clothes for historical and period movies in Turkey. After the launch of the website,...


The Power of Context: Abai Kunanbayev’s Translations Made European Literature Accessible to the Kazakh People

This year is marked by the celebration of the 175th anniversary of Kazakh poet and writer Abai Kunanbayev. Kunanbayev went on to become the first Kazakh classic...


Six Parties to Compete in Parliamentary Elections in January 2021

NUR-SULTAN – Six political parties will participate in the upcoming elections to the Majilis scheduled for Jan. 10, 2021, Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) said on Thursday....


International Community Expresses Interest In Kazakhstan’s Experience With Jusan Operation

NUR-SULTAN – The international community has again expressed interest in Kazakhstan’s experience in the rehabilitation and adaptation of believers who have suffered from radical ideologies, according to...


Kazakhstan Finalizes Plan to Restore Native Turanian Tigers In Ile-Balkhash Region

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Ministry of Ecology, Geology, and Natural Resources finalized the restoration plan for Turanian tigers in Central Asia, the ministry’s press service reported. The...


Flights to Turkestan from Nur-Sultan, Almaty to Launch in December

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s low-cost carrier Fly Arystan will launch flights to Turkestan from the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan and Almaty, the Civil Aviation Committee reported.  The airline will...


Astana Ballet to Stage “The Legend of Turangy” to Raise Awareness about Human Impact on Nature

NUR-SULTAN – The Astana Ballet will stage the premiere of the one-act ballet “Zheltorangy turaly anyz” (The Legend of Turangy) directed by Kazakh choreographer Anvara Sadykova Nov....


Kazakhstan To Tap Into Vast Potential In Developing Organic Agriculture

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has ample opportunities to develop the country’s own organic agriculture, said Kazakh Minister of Agriculture Saparkhan Omarov at the Nov. 3 virtual meeting of...


International Webinar Focuses On Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Non-Proliferation Efforts 

NUR-SULTAN – The goal to achieve a nuclear weapon-free world by 2045 and the organizers believe this is achievable although the process requires the involvement of all...


Kazakhstan Introduces New Measures to Clamp Down on State Borders, Extends Suspension of Visa-Free Regime until May 2021

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan will strengthen measures regarding the crossing of the state border. This was announced at the Nov. 2 Interdepartmental Commission headed by Prime Minister Askar...


Development Bank of Kazakhstan Promotes Higher Level of Women’s Participation in Decision-Making

NUR-SULTAN – The Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK) demonstrates one of the best examples of a women empowerment policy in the entire country. The bank’s proportion of...


Space is Female! UniSat Girls Launch Nanosatellite Into Upper Atmosphere to Take High-Resolution Pictures of Earth

NUR-SULTAN – Twenty girls, all participants of the UniSat educational program, launched a cutting-edge nanosatellite using a helium balloon into the upper atmosphere  Oct. 30, reported the...


ATP 250 Astana Open Tennis Tournament Participants Bring Their Best With Intense Matches

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s first ATP 250 Astana Open Tennis tournament ended Nov. 1 at the National Tennis Center in Nur-Sultan. The pandemic cut down the tournament draw,...


Kyrgyzstan A Strategic Partner, Brotherly State to Kazakhstan, Says Tokayev

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Kyrgyz Minister of Foreign Affairs Ruslan Kazakbayev in Nur-Sultan Oct. 30, reported the Akorda press service.  Tokayev commended the...


Kazakhstan Leads in Post-Soviet Space in Security Rating, Strives For More Improvement

NUR-SULTAN – The Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP) placed Kazakhstan 70th in the Global Peace Index (GPI) ranking, the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness, inform.kz...


President Tokayev Sends Condolences to Turkey Over Izmir Earthquake

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended his condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over a powerful earthquake that hit Turkey’s Aegean coast Oct. 30, reported...


Over 40 Diplomats Plant Trees On Peace Alley in Almaty To Mark UN’s 75th Anniversary

NUR-SULTAN – More than 40 representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations planted pine trees in the Alleya Mira (Peace Alley) in Almaty’s Botanical Garden on...


Kasteyev Museum To Put On Fourth International Doll Expo Dedicated to Fairytale Heroes

NUR-SULTAN – The fourth international Vmeste Navsegda (Together Forever) exhibition of art dolls will showcase 100 art dolls depicting mystical creatures and heroes of Kazakh, Russian, and...


“Images from the Abai Opera” Exhibition To Open at Astana Opera House

NUR-SULTAN – The “Images from Abai Opera” exhibition dedicated to the 175th anniversary of Kazakh philosopher, poet and composer Abai Kunanbayev will be opened Nov. 8 at...


Two Kazakh Nature Parks Join UNESCO’S World Network of Biosphere Reserves

NUR-SULTAN — The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO’s) Man and the Biosphere (MAB) program added the Almaty and West Altai natural reserves to 25...


UN75: Stronger UN, Better World

Throughout its 75 years of existence, the United Nations has been at the forefront in addressing most burning development challenges of the day facing humanity and the...


Kazakh Officials Present Country’s Investment Opportunities at Kazakh-French Business Council Meeting

NUR-SULTAN – The meeting of the Kazakh-French Business Council with the participation of more than 100 companies, heads of state bodies of Kazakhstan and France was held...


Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister in Nur-Sultan

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi met Oct. 29 with Kyrgyz Minister of Foreign Affairs Ruslan Kazakbayev in Nur-Sultan, reported the ministry’s press service....


Kazakh President Takes Part in 7th Congress of Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs

NUR-SULTAN – The well-coordinated work of the government and Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs (NCE) contributes to the favorable business climate in the country, said Kazakh President...


Kazakh President Praises South Korea’s Northern Policy Progress

NUR-SULTAN — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev praised the South Korean government’s Northern Policy program during the Oct. 30 video address at the International Forum for Northern Economic...


Kazakh Scientists Continue Work on COVID-19 Vaccine Development

NUR-SULTAN – The Research Institute for Biological Safety Problems is continuing its work on five platforms for developing a COVID-19 candidate vaccine, said Director General of the...


ADB’s Operations in Kazakhstan Should Continue Focusing on Sustainable Development and Innovation

NUR-SULTAN – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) operations should continue focusing on the promotion of knowledge, sustainable development and innovation, said Giovanni Capannelli, former ADB Country Director...


Airlines to Face Fine for Boarding Foreign Citizens Heading to Kazakhstan Without COVID-19 Tests

NUR-SULTAN – Airlines are now prohibited from boarding foreign citizens heading to Kazakhstan without administering a COVID-19 PCR test result. Violating the regulation will entail a fine...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry Briefs Diplomatic Missions on Kazakhstan’s CICA Chairmanship

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Shakhrat Nuryshev briefed the diplomatic missions of member states and observers of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in...