Newborn Figures in Astana History

ASTANA – A capital couple recently welcomed more than just a daughter into their lives. Saida Mukhamedyarova, born 1 am, July 4 in the city’s perinatal centre...


Almaty Dombra Player Speaks About Historic Ties with Kazakhs, Interest in Instrument

ASTANA – Creative dombra player Andrey Fendrikov’s ties with Kazakh culture and people have been emerging for generations, as he traces his interest in the instrument to...


Kazakhstan Continues Multi-Vector Foreign Policy in Conflict Resolution around the World

We have all experienced how uncomfortable it can be when mutual friends are in conflict.  No matter how trivial the dispute, life becomes more difficult as you...


Kazakhstan to Begin Exporting Cars to Russia, Central Asia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to begin exporting cars to Russia and Central Asian countries over the next several years. Car production in the country will be localised...


Chevron Approves $36.8 billion Tengiz Field Expansion Project in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – A group of oil companies led by Chevron have approved a $36.8 billion plan to boost production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oil field, the largest oil...


Barys Hockey Club Shifts Emphasis Towards Recruiting Younger Players

Manager General of the Barys hockey club Alexander Koreshkov spoke recently on the new policy of the club and the team’s objectives for the KHL coming season...


New Local Plant Produces Pipes to Last Forever

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has established a large-scale production of plastic pipes used for water supply, as pressure pipes for hydroelectric power plants, and in pumping stations, aqueducts...


CSTO Foreign Ministers Discuss International Security

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov participated July 4 in the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) Foreign Ministers Council held in Yerevan, Armenia. The main objective...


Fitch Ratings Affirms KazMunayGas at ‘BBB’ with Stable Outlook

ASTANA – International rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed National Company KazMunayGas’s (NC KMG) Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’ with a Stable Outlook, according...


Peaceful Foreign, Domestic Policy Led to Kazakhstan’s Election to UN Security Council, Minister Says

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov answered questions at the Central Communication Service (CCS) briefing July 5 devoted to Kazakhstan’s non-permanent membership in the UN Security...


Kazakhstan Celebrates Historic Moment as UNSC Seat Secured

It is no understatement to say that the news that Kazakhstan had been successful in its bid to attain a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security...


Nazarbayev Visits Numerous Astana Facilities, Launched New Projects

ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited June 30 and was introduced to the work at the capital’s transport and logistics hub, GLB home construction factory, Tulpar  Talgo...


Horseback Riding in Astana Expands

ASTANA – Summer weekends are perfect for spending time with family and savouring great outdoor activities like horseback riding. Contact with the horse has a calming effect...


FM Idrissov Says Attracting Investment, Promoting Nuclear Disarmament Key Priorities

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov talked about foreign policy economisation, the country’s role in nuclear non-proliferation, election to the UN Security Council and the new...


President Visits Major Enterprises in Astana

President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited socially and economically important enterprises in Astana on June 30. The head of state inspected Astana Transport and Logistics Centre, where he toured...


Kazakh Director’s Film to Be Shown at International Film Festival in Peru

ASTANA – “The Plague at the Karatas Village,” a Kazakh film directed by Adilkhan Yerzhanov, will be shown at the Lima Independiente International Film Festival in Peru....


Almaty Bike System to be Launched in September

ASTANA – The Almaty Bike automated system is scheduled to launch Sept.12, said Velocity.kz Public Fund President Almagul Kassymova. The rental price is expected to be the...


Kazakh Radio Host Receives Prestigious Award

ASTANA – Kazakh radio host Mukhamedali Bukharbayev was awarded the “Oscar for the Radio Hosts” at the international competition in Moscow. The event, known as “We Speak...


Kazakh FM Outlines Priorities Following Historic Election to UN Security Council for 2017-2018

ASTANA – Following Kazakhstan’s election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term starting Jan. 1, 2017, Kazakh Foreign Minister...


President Nazarbayev Congratulates Nation as Kazakhstan Secures Seat on UN Security Council

ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev called Kazakhstan’s election as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2017-2018 a “historic achievement.” “Kazakhstan’s election as a non-permanent member...


Kazakh and Foreign Experts Say Industrial Digitalisation Key for Continued Diversified Growth

ASTANA – The challenges and implementation of the industrial Internet were the main topics of discussion June 28 during a conference at the Nazarbayev Centre. The conference,...


Kazakh Teachers Begin Language Training in Move Toward Trilingual Education

ASTANA – More teachers in Kazakhstan will be getting second degrees in English as part of the country’s effort announced in the spring by Minister of Education...


FC Astana Starts UEFA Champions League Qualification in Vilnius

ASTANA – Four Kazakh clubs have entered another qualification campaign to reach the Union of European Football Associations Champions League and the Europa League. Last week, the...


In Historic Win, Kazakhstan Elected to UN Security Council for 2017-2018

NEW YORK – After a gruelling six-year campaign which took Kazakh leaders and diplomats and introduced Kazakhstan to far flung corners of the world, from Europe to...


Kazakh Boxer Ivan Dychko Trains with Wladimir Klitschko’s Team

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s boxer, bronze medalist of the 2012 London Olympics Ivan Dychko has returned from Austria, where he spent two weeks training at the invitation of...


Kazakhstan Narrowly Misses Promotion in Women’s Volleyball World Grand Prix

ASTANA – Kazakhstan just missed in its effort to move up to Group 2 of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Grand Prix, losing the crucial match to...


Kazakh Language Classes Launched in Maryland

ASTANA – Weekend courses on the Kazakh language have begun in a primary school in Maryland with the support of the Kazakh-American Association and the Kazakh diaspora...


EXPO 2017 to Host Tourism Ministerial Forum

ASTANA – The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and EXPO 2017 plan to hold a joint conference on “Tourism and the Energy of the Future” in...


Slovakia and Kazakhstan Defended Own Development Models, Says Ambassador Juza

ASTANA – Divided by almost 4,000 kilometres, Kazakhstan and Slovakia are each located in the heart of their regions. Both young, former members of big unions, the...


North Kazakhstan Encourages More Diverse Investment, Seeks to Boost Tourism

ASTANA – North Kazakhstan region is seeking to maximise its unique potential to develop the areas of agriculture and tourism, the region’s deputy akim (governor) Mukhtar Mankeyev...