Presidential Youth Personnel Reserve Forum Summarizes First Achievements
NUR-SULTAN – The Presidential Youth Personnel Reserve Forum was held in Nur-Sultan on June 12, reported the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Information and Social Development. The forum served as a platform for highlighting the results of the Presidential Youth Personnel Reserve initiative for the past year and a half, to exchange knowledge…
Kazakh Tennis Players Alexander Bublik and Andrey Golubev Reach Men’s Doubles Final at French Open
NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh tennis duo of Alexander Bublik and Andrey Golubev move on to the final of the French Open that will be held on June 12 in Paris, reported the press service of the tournament. Bublik and Golubev topple Spaniards Pablo Andujar and Pedro Martinez with a 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 final score. The…
New Human Rights Reforms to Make Kazakhstan a Safer and More Equal Society
NUR-SULTAN – On June 9, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree “On further human rights measures in Kazakhstan” as part of his political modernization agenda. The decree warrants the launch of a human rights priority action plan that protects the rights of vulnerable people and minority groups, including women, people with disabilities and victims…
Gold and Foreign Exchange Reserves of Kazakh National Bank Grow by $2.2 Billion
NUR-SULTAN – The gold and foreign exchange reserves of the Kazakh National Bank increased by $2.2 billion in May amounting to $36.5 billion by the end of the month, shared Deputy Chairman of the bank Aliya Moldabekova on June 6 in an interview with Kapital. “The growth was stimulated by an increase in the gold…
New Decree on Human Rights Helps Establish Effective Protective Mechanisms, Experts Say
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree “On further human rights measures in Kazakhstan” into law on June 9, reported the Akorda press service. “An important stage of political modernization is a further implementation of concrete measures in the field of human rights. A corresponding decree was signed today. The government has been…
EU Special Representative Commends Central Asian Regional Development, Outlines Avenues for Future Cooperation
NUR-SULTAN – Peter Burian, European Union (EU) Special Representative for Central Asia, highlighted the progress of regional development in Central Asia and expressed a resolution to expand the potential of economic cooperation during a press briefing on June 8 in the Kazakh capital. Burian noted a positive dynamic of regional development during the last six…
Former Penal Institution Turned Into Art and Creativity Center in Almaty
NUR-SULTAN – A new art residence opened in a building with a rich history in Almaty. Aimed at developing the domestic creative economy, the new residence transformed a former penal building into a cultural space for young creators, reported Kazinform on June 6. The building was previously known as a penitentiary insulator on Seifullin street.…
International Youth Forum in Kazakh Capital Highlights Achievements of New Generation
NUR-SULTAN – The “We Are the Patriots” International Youth Forum dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Kazakh Independence was hosted in the capital June 4, reported the Akorda press service. The forum focused on the new generation of competitive young people that has formed in Kazakhstan over the past 30 years and its contribution…
Kazakh Tennis Player Elena Rybakina Upsets Serena Williams, Reaches Roland Garros Quarterfinals
NUR-SULTAN – 21-year-old Kazakh tennis player Elena Rybakina stunted three-time winner of Roland Garros Serena Williams with a 6-3, 7-5 victory in the fourth round of the 2021 French Open on June 6, reported the press service of the tournament. Rybakina was coming in as an underdog to the match, as she was playing in…
Kasteev Museum of Arts Introduces Audio Description For People with Visual Impairments
NUR-SULTAN – Audio descriptions of more than 50 art and history exhibits for visitors with visual impairments were introduced at the Abilkhan Kasteev State Museum of Arts in Almaty on June 1, reported Kazinform. The innovation helps to improve the accessibility of the museum for visitors with special needs, particularly children. An audio description in…
ECOJER International Congress Foregrounds Areas for Sustainable Economic Development
NUR-SULTAN – The first ECOJER International climate congress titled “Shape a Sustainable Future” was held in the Kazakh capital on June 3-4, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources. The event took place on the eve of World Environment Day and was a part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of…
Tourist Huts to Be Built in Almaty Mountains to Improve Hiking Safety
NUR-SULTAN – Some 15 huts for tourist shelter equipped with Wi-Fi, charging stations, first-aid kits are planned to be constructed in the Almaty mountain area, the tourist department of the city reported on June 1. Tourists hiking in the area will be able to spend the night and warm themselves in the case of bad…
Zhansaya Abdumalik Becomes First Central Asian Female Chess Player to Receive Man Grandmaster Title
NUR-SULTAN – Young Kazakh chess prodigy Zhansaya Abdumalik became the first ever female player from both Kazakhstan and Central Asia to receive the Man Grandmaster title on June 1, reports International Chess Federation (FIDE). The 21-years-old player met the qualification standards for the title during her stellar performance at the 2021 Gibraltar FIDE Women’s Grand…
Center for Studying Golden Horde Era to Open in Karaganda Region
NUR-SULTAN – The Jochi Khan historical and cultural center will open its doors in the Karaganda region in the near future, the press service of the regional administration reported on May 28. The center will serve as a tourist destination into the ancient Kazakh past and aims to become a scientific center for studying the…
Zhambyl Region Continues Reconstruction of Tekturmas Historical Complex
NUR-SULTAN – The Zhambyl region tourism development map has hit another milestone with the continued reconstruction of the Tekturmas historical complex since its launch in 2018, reports the regional press service. The Tekturmas complex, which is located on the eastern outskirts of the city, is aimed at preserving the historical cultural heritage and attracting tourists…
Kazakh Female Boxers Make a Splash at 2021 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championship
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s national team won eight gold medals across 10 weight categories in the Asian Boxing Confederation’s (ASBC) Asian Elite Women’s Boxing Championships held in Dubai, reports the ASBC press service. The team also won silver and bronze medals. Among the athletes who won the gold for Kazakhstan at the women’s championship are Alua…
One Million People Fully Vaccinated from Coronavirus in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – As of May 28, 1 million people in Kazakhstan have completed the full course of vaccination against COVID-19 by receiving two components of the vaccine, according to the data updated daily by the Kazakh Ministry of Healthcare. A little over 2 million people have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Almaty…
Kazakh Women Returning From Syria Given Special Rehabilitation For PTSD and Survivor’s Guilt
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh women who have been returned from Syria are in the process of reverse integration into the Kazakh society with the goal of developing a sense of civic and national identity via gender-oriented rehabilitation. The insights of the process were shared by the Head of the rehabilitation center and Founder of the ZOOM-Jusan…
Youth Development Index to Be Introduced By the End of 2021
NUR-SULTAN – The Youth Development Index aimed at unifying various approaches to implementing and monitoring youth-related policies will be developed and introduced to the Parliamentary legislation by the end of the year, reports the Akorda press service. The announcement was made during the 24th meeting of the Youth Policy Council chaired by First Deputy Chief…
Bokeyorda Nature Reserve to Be Built In West Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev confirmed a decision to create the Bokeyorda and Ashiozek nature reserves with a total area of 657,000 hectares after a meeting with the Kazakh Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources Magzum Mirzagaliev, reports the Akorda press service. The reserves are expected to facilitate the migration of a part…
Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources to Focus on Landfill Solutions
NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources presented its plan to create an energy waste utilization plant, according to a May 25 report by the ministry’s press service. The first stage of the plan to be completed by the end of the year includes the installation of 7,230 containers for the…
Kazakh Music Star Dimash Kudaibergen Celebrates 27th Birthday
NUR-SULTAN – Popular Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen, also known as Dimash, celebrated his 27th birthday on May 24. Kudaibergen received heartfelt congratulations from all over the world, including his fans in China and Bolivia, as well as from Kazakh President Kassym Jomart Tokayev. On his official Instagram, the singer shared a video of his fans’…
Imanbek Wins Billboard Music Award for Top Dance Song
NUR-SULTAN – In another milestone for the Kazakh music industry, Imanbek Zeikenov, known as Imanbek, won the 2021 Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Song for his remix of Saint Jhn’s 2016 song “Roses.” Imanbek shared the news on his Instagram page after the show aired on May 23. Imanbek accepted his award virtually while…
Kazakhstan Beats Defending Champion Finland at Ice Hockey World Championship
NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh national ice hockey team stunned defending champion Finland with an unprecedented success and 2-1 final score at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Men’s World Championship in the Latvian capital Riga, reports IIHF press service. Despite the intense first half, the score was only opened in the middle of the second…
Swiss Photographer Captures His Pre-Pandemic Train Journey Across Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – Berlin-based Swiss photographer Mario Heller has always loved trains and their liminal space. It almost seems like a frivolous yet strong enough reason for an artist to travel to a far-away country for the first time, find a translator and spend almost a month meeting and observing people on trains with a studious…
