Birdwatchers Encourage Ethical Practice in Kazakh Capital
ASTANA — A small community of bird enthusiasts in Astana have been setting ecological trends, advocating for ethical observation practices and environmental responsibility, and fostering camaraderie through shared sightings and insights. Ruslan Urazaliev, researcher and photographer, Kulyanda Tulebaeva, birdwatcher and photographer, and Vera Voronova, the executive director of the Association for Biodiversity Conservation of Kazakhstan…
Kazakh Cultural Center in Argentina Bridges Two Cultures
ASTANA – Irina Vagner, the founder of Centro Kazajo, a Kazakh cultural center in Rosario, Argentina, shared the inspiring story behind its creation and discussed successful past and future projects in a recent interview with the Astana Times. Vagner also commented on the establishment of a twin cities agreement with Almaty, the tradition of raising…
Elections to Mazhilis and Maslikhats in Kazakhstan: How Voters Can Find Their Polling Stations
ASTANA — As Kazakhstan prepares for parliamentary and local elections on March 19, the Central Election Commission (CEC) representatives explained how voters can find their polling station and what to do if they are not on the list. Voters can find their polling station by contacting their akimat (local governments) or by their individual identification…
Election in Kazakhstan: Self-Nominated Candidates Seek Seats in Parliament and Local Assemblies
ASTANA – On March 19, Kazakhstan will elect members of the Mazhilis, the lower house of Parliament, and maslikhats, local representative bodies. New names will surely appear in the legislative branch, while up to 50 percent of the country’s local representative offices are expected to have new members. Thirty-nine percent of the self-nominated candidates are…
