Kazakh National Geography Society Unveils Charyn Canyon and Altyn Emel National Parks Development Plans
NUR-SULTAN – Chair of Kazakh National Geographic Society’s (Qazaq Geography) Orman Nurbayev and project manager Zhanibek Alkeev presented the small architectural installations on the territory of Charyn Canyon and introduced the development plan concept for two National Parks to Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin, reported the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology, Geology,…
Kolsai Lakes National Park Joins UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves
NUR-SULTAN – UNESCO has included the Kolsai Lakes National Park in its World Network of Biosphere Reserves at the 33rd session of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and Biosphere Program on Sept. 15, reports the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources. The Kolsai Lakes, which translates as ‘lake in the gorge’…
Seventeenth Eurasian Media Forum: In Search of New Meanings
NUR-SULTAN – The 17th Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) gathered experts from 25 countries, who are competent in economics, politics, ecology, education and media to discuss the most relevant issues facing journalism today. The first and the second sessions held on Sept. 16 were dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence and how the pandemic…
Kazakhstan to Host 17th Eurasian Media Forum in Nur-Sultan
NUR-SULTAN – This year, the seventeenth Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) will take place in the Nazarbayev Center in Nur-Sultan starting Sept. 15 and continuing through Sept. 17. The forum will proceed in a hybrid mode, both online and offline, due to the pandemic. The forum includes panel discussions, masterclasses and roundtable discussions on the most…
Global Teacher Prize: Teacher from Kazakhstan’s Semey Competes for $1 Million Award
NUR-SULTAN – Physics teacher Askhat Zhumabekov from the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics entered the list of finalists of the Global Teacher Prize organized by the Varkey Foundation, reports the Foundation of Public Interest Initiatives Development. “Askhat Zhumabekov, from Nazarbayev Intellectual school of Physics and Mathematics, Semey, Kazakhstan, is a progressive educator who…
Kazakhstan Introduces Teaching Assistant Position to Foster Inclusivity in Schools
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan introduced a new position called “teaching assistant in schools,” said the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan. Among other things, the specialists are expected to foster inclusive education and help schoolchildren with special needs to adapt to school. Approximately 700 teaching assistants have started to work throughout the country. “This is…
Kazakhstan’s “Tomiris” Premieres in Turkey
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s “Tomiris” directed by Akan Satayev premiered on Sept. 3 in Turkey, reported the Kazakhfilm press service. The Kazakh movie, which was produced by Kazakhfilm with a $6.5 million budget and first premiered in September 2019, is to be shown in over 200 theaters across the country. The film is distributed by Turkey’s…
7 out of 10 People in Kazakhstan Are Expected to Live in Cities By 2050, According to UN
NUR-SULTAN – The level of urbanization in Kazakhstan will reach 69.1 percent by 2050, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The current level is 58.7 percent, reports ekonomist.kz. To compare, the global average indicator is 68.4 percent, for Asia – 66.2 percent, and for Central Asia – only 60.5…
Kazakhstan Wins Full Set of Medals at 2021 Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo
NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree to award prizewinners of Paralympics-2020 in Tokyo with state awards, reports the Akorda press service. David Degtyarev is awarded Barys order 3rd class (Order of the Leopard), Zarina Baibatina, Anuar Sariyev and Temirzhan Daulet are awarded Parasat order (Order of Nobility) and Nurdaulet Zhumagali is awarded Kurmet…
Kazakhstan to Host WTA 250 Tennis Tournament For First Time
By Saniya Bulatkulova NUR-SULTAN – The world’s best women tennis stars are coming to Nur-Sultan to participate in the extensive international tennis tournament WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) 250 Astana Open starting on Sept. 26 and continuing through Oct. 2. Participants will compete for the trophy and the prize of $235,000 and 250 world ranking points.…
Kazakh Adventure Movie Wins Ravenheart International Film Festival Prize
NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh adventure comedy “Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It!” won the Festival Director’s Choice Award at the Ravenheart International Film Festival taking place in Oslo on Aug. 26-29, reports Kazakhstan’s Embassy in Norway. More than 100 international films were presented during the four-day festival. The movie was directed by Ernar Nurgaliyev, Kazakh film…
2021 Summer Paralympic Games Kicks Off in Tokyo
The 16th Summer Paralympic Games started on Aug. 24 and will continue through Sept. 5. Twenty-five Kazakh athletes from seven sporting events will take part in the games. This is a record number of participants in the history of independent Kazakhstan. Overall, the participants of the Paralympic Games will compete for 539 medal sets in…
