British Scientist Discusses Recent Earthquake Research in Kazakhstan, Tien Shan Mountains
ASTANA – In 1716, a city in modern China and areas of Balkhash and Zaisan lakes were destroyed as a result of a devastating earthquake that supposedly occurred in Kazakhstan. This was announced by Oxford professor and famous seismologist Richard Walker at the Science of Earthquakes and Their Risks in Central Asia conference. Initiated by…
Annual Almaty Book Festival Attracts Huge Audience, Distributes 3,000 Free Books
ASTANA – Almaty hosted KitapFest Sept. 4, the third annual book festival initiated by the Bauyrzhan Charitable Foundation, city administration (akimat) and Eurasian Franchising Association. Three thousand free books were distributed, confirming Almaty’s status as a reading city. The open air festival was held on the square in front of the Academy of Sciences at…
Three Terrorist Groups Neutralised, 21 Detained in Kazakhstan’s West
ASTANA – The National Security Committee announced the suppression of three radical groups in the West Kazakhstan and Aktobe regions as part of the special operation conducted Aug. 12-30. Ten people were arrested in the West Kazakhstan region and 11 in the Aktobe region with court approval, reported the committee’s press office. According to authorities,…
Challenges and Prospects of International Transport Routes Discussed in Aktau
ASTANA – The Caspian and Black seas regions international conference, designed to address efficient logistics in the countries with the participation of Caspian and Black sea regions representatives, took place Aug. 24-25 in Aktau. Initiated by KAZLOGISTICS, the Union of Transport of Kazakhstan, the event gathered delegates from the Ministry for Investment and Development, Ministry…
Kazakh Student Wins Multilingual Essay Contest, Takes Part in UN General Assembly
ASTANA – Kazakh student Moldir Arapova is among the winners of an essay contest organised by the United Nations. A jury selected sixty finalists out of the 3,600 participants who applied over three rounds. The finalists presented their reports to the UN General Assembly in New York. They were also able to communicate with guest…
International Ballet Competition Opens New Horizons for Performers
ASTANA – The third International Ballet Competition will be held Sept. 10-17 in the capital. The audition initiated by the fund to develop and support the national ballet and dance aims to draw attention to the young capital and its young theatre. The jury will include Hungarian National Ballet director, dancer and choreographer Tamas Solymosi;…
Gifted Soloists from Three Countries Perform Bach Concert
ASTANA – Famous French, Russian and Swiss musicians presented “The Tone of Bach,” a vivid and exciting concert highlighting the work of one of the most brilliant composers in musical history, Johann Sebastian Bach. The performance was given Aug. 12 at the Astana Opera Chamber Hall. The event featured violinist Rachelle Kisakanin, violist Pavel Romanenko…
Pavlodar Plant Signs 300 Million Euro Deal for Aluminium Supply
ASTANA – The Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a leading diversified natural resources company, and VTB Group have entered into a strategically important deal in the amount of 300 million euros to finance a six-year aluminium supply. According to the ERG Communications Department, VTB Capital has issued an advance payment for aluminium supply totalling 660,000 tonnes…
Kazakh Filmmakers to Produce Movie Dedicated to WWII Soldiers’ Courage
ASTANA – The creators of the British – Kazakh feature film with the working title “Flags over Berlin” announced a teaser will be released in September. The three-minute trailer, entirely shot in London, will feature scenes from the upcoming film. The Astana Times interviewed screenplay originator, producer and head of scriptwriting team Dauren Toleukhanov…
Online Resource for Farmers Launches in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken held a presentation of the Fermers.kz website with options available for the convenience of farmers July 29-31 in the capital. The centre also held a seminar to educate lecturers in accordance with the developed training programmes on establishing close cooperation between the experts and lecturers in 25…
Discover Astana with Panoramic Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tours
ASTANA – Astana Sightseeing Tours Co. has introduced double-decker buses equipped with sound systems in four languages – Kazakh, Russian, English and Chinese. A special closed route measuring more than 20 kilometers has been developed along the left bank of the Yessil River. “Our project was launched on June 27 with the support of the…
Jaxaliyeva: Never Too Late to Find Your Passion
ASTANA – Twenty-six-year-old Kazakh golfer Jamila Jaxaliyeva was quickly named “truly one a kind” after her successful tournament performance at the 2015 Ladies European Tour. Yet she sees her mission as promoting the game of golf and becoming a sports ambassador in her own country. The Almaty-born Jaxaliyeva was introduced to golf later than most…
Spacecraft Assembly and Testing Complex to be Built in Astana
ASTANA – Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Bakhytzhan Sagintayev paid a visit July 26 to the capital’s National Space Centre. Minister for Investment and Development Zhenis Kassymbek reported about the main development projects of Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary, the national space agency, as part the trip. “All the major projects launched by Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary will…
Meloman Adapts to New Realities, Promotes Customer-Focused Culture
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s home-grown Meloman company is succeeding despite today’s economic woes because of its core policy of constantly improving its services and treating clients well. Meloman, established in 1987 in Ust-Kamenogorsk, is a leading Kazakh retailing and distribution company specialising in selling audio, video, books, household goods and repair items, goods for children, art…
Shymkent Activists Bring Healing Power of Art to Children’s Hospitals
ASTANA – The KazAlliance community in Shymkent recently painted the walls of the children’s neurosurgery and oncology departments of its regional children’s hospital with bright colours and vivid images. Instead of grey walls, there are now pictures of butterflies, flowers and cartoon characters. All this is not only for beauty, but also for therapeutic purposes.…
Kazakhstan’s GDP Grows Slightly in First Half of 2016
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy is still growing due to timely anti-crisis measures taken by the government and the National Bank, according to Minister of National Economy Kuandyk Bishimbayev. From January to June 2016, gross domestic product grew by 0.1 percent compared with the corresponding period in 2015, he announced during a governmental meeting dedicated to…
KazGeo Devotees Support Responsible Tourism, Urge Citizens to Discover New Routes
ASTANA – Expedition 25, a unique project initiated by the Kazakh Geographic Society (KazGeo) and dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence Day, started July 6 in the capital. The automobile safari plans to travel a thousand kilometres and pass through all the country’s regions in 108 days. This number is very symbolic for…
Kostanai Region to Boost Car Industry
ASTANA – The Allur Group of automotive companies recently announced plans to increase vehicle production and collaborate with the Chinese CMC Corporation to organise co-production to export its vehicles abroad. This was stated by Allur Group Board Chairperson Andrei Lavrentiyev during Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Massimov’s visit to the SaryarkaAvtoProm enterprise in the Kostanai region.…
Photographer Karla Nur: Theatre Positively Changing Way We Think
ASTANA – An appearance at the Astana Opera House has both national and international significance. Its productions amaze theatre goers of all ages and its marvellous building astonishes guests of the city. There is only one person who chronicles the artists’ daily routine and offers insight into a theatre environment. Theatre photographer Karla Nur, a…
“Broadway Bound” Leaves Audience Fascinated
ASTANA – Audiences were dazzled by two shows presented in conjunction with Capital Day. The Dance Summit, featuring more than 50 Kazakh dancers and choreographers under the supervision of the Company E ballet troupe masters, was held June 20-July 1. “Broadway Bound,” a musical dedicated to the 25th anniversary of relations between the United States…
Holiday Inn Express to Open in Astana
ASTANA – A Holiday Inn Express will open in Astana in 2018, the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced. The hotel will be the sixth object under the IHG brand in Kazakhstan and the first Holiday Inn Express in the Central Asian region. It will operate under a franchise agreement with Fido Estate, IHG reported in…
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 and serves as an antidote to chronic stress. Local sports centres with their facilities and infrastructures offer pleasurable riding for all visitors. The Tulpar Sport Club has outdoor…
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 same as Astana Bike started two years ago, according to Kapital.kz. The bike is free for the first half hour. The fee from 31 minutes-one hour is 100…
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, titled “At the crossroads – the role of digitalisation in the energy sector and its importance for the economic transformation of Kazakhstan”, allowed participants to learn about current…
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 in the U.S. Kazakh classes for children and adults are offered on Saturdays and pay close attention to the correct use of grammar and style, reported 24.kz. Most…
