Articles by Ruslan Eskendir

Traditional Kazakh Wrestling Grows in Leaps and Bounds, Promoter Says

Kazak kuresi, or Kazakh wrestling, is an old sport with roots stretching deep into history. Since ancient times, nomads of the Great Steppe have mastered martial arts, which helped them to survive in an environment of constant conflict and warfare. The 2015 celebration of the 550th anniversary of the Kazakh Khanate serves to highlight the…