Kazakhstan’s DJ Imanbek Performs in New Web Series
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh producer and DJ Imanbek Zeikenov joined the main cast of the “Zavod” (“Factory”) web series, Pavlodarnews.kz. agency reported. Zeikenov, known as Imanbek, became world-famous after releasing his remix of Saint Jhn’s 2016 song “Roses” in 2019 and received the Best Remixed Recording award at the 63rd Grammy Awards in 2021 for his…
ACBK Shares Rare Footage of Baby Eagle Feeding On Prey (Video)
NUR-SULTAN – The Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) recently published a video on its Instagram, where a baby eagle feeds on prey brought to it by its parents, reported the Kazinform agency. The video was shot this summer in the Alty-Sai eco-park in the southern part of the Kostanai Region, where…
Increased Number of Hamsters in Kazakh Capital Demonstrates Favorable Environmental Situation, Says Expert
NUR-SULTAN – The increasing number of hamsters in the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan speaks to the favorable environmental situation in the city, a research scientist at the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) Alena Koshkina told Zakon.kz agency. People have recently been frequently posting on social media about the increased number of hamsters…
Must See Archaeological Sites in Kazakhstan Reveal Rich History of the Country
NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh landscape is famous not only for its picturesque nature and rich natural resources but also for its diverse archaeological monuments, which help us understand the history of the country and its place in the world. At present, 15 archaeological teams are working at different locations across the country, said Talgat Mamirov,…
Reviving Kazakh Capital’s History: How Small Initiative Turned Into Unique Urban Research Platform
NUR-SULTAN – “The connection between architecture, history and the visual identity of the city is not always obvious, especially in Nur-Sultan, but it is always interesting,” said Temirtas Iskakov in an interview with The Astana Times. In three years, Iskakov’s Fading.TSE. project has evolved from a personal blog to an urban research platform. “After moving…
Kazakhstan: Tourists Flock to Atyrau Region to Experience Brief Lotus Blossom Season
NUR-SULTAN – The lotus flowering season started on the Kigash-Shora River in the Kurmangazy district in the Atyrau Region, the only area in the country where the lotus blooms abundantly, according to the local Regional Communications Service. The flowering period runs from mid-July to the last week of August. The lotus valley covers up to…
Unique Sgraffito Panel Made By Renowned Kazakh Artists of Past Century Uncovered in Almaty
NUR-SULTAN – Passing through the streets of the city one may not even notice various works of art or, on the contrary, stop for a moment to carefully observe the details of these works left on the facades by the creators of the past century. The monumental decorative panel called “Kazakh Folk Crafts,” which was…
Echo of Asia International Circus Festival Kicks Off in Kazakhstan’s Capital
NUR-SULTAN – The Echo of Asia, an international annual circus festival returned to the stage of the capital’s circus after a two-year suspension caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, reported the city’s akimat (city administration). The festival started on Aug. 10 and will last through Aug. 14. The festival was first organized in…
Cosmonaut Shares Video of Stunning Issyk-Kul Lake Shot From Space (Video)
NUR-SULTAN – Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev posted a video showcasing Issyk-Kul Lake located in Kyrgyzstan from space on his Telegram on Aug. 9, reported Zakon.kz news agency. “Finally managed to capture on video Lake Issyk-Kul in all its glory! Isn’t it an incredible sight, is it?” wrote Artemyev under his post, wowing his 23,467 subscribers.…
Frontier. Atyrau Chronicles Art Residence Opens Up New Opportunities For Emerging Kazakh Artists in Region
NUR-SULTAN – This week’s opening of the Frontier. Atyrau Chronicles art residence in Atyrau has become one of the unique events in the country’s creative industry for young talents. The program for the art residence consists of theoretical and practical stages. Five participants, who were chosen after passing the qualifying round in June, have started…
Astana Opera House to Open Souvenir Shops in Capital
NUR-SULTAN – The Astana Opera House announced plans to open its souvenir shops at the theater, Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and Keruen mall in Nur-Sultan. Sport suits, caps, T-shirts, shopping bags, handkerchiefs, notebooks, pens, mugs, and other items decorated with the theater’s emblems will be made available for purchase. The range of goods will be…
Kazakh Blogger Shows Fascinating Aerial Views of Lake Kaindy in Almaty Region (Video)
NUR-SULTAN – Blogger from Aktau Nurken Tazhibay presented a video of Lake Kaindy’s beautiful view using a drone on his Instagram account on Aug. 3. The lake is a popular tourist destination located in one of the gorges of the Kungei Alatau mountain range in the Almaty Region. Its main feature is spruce trees that…
Glamping Instead of Camping: Tourists Discover New Recreation Activities in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – Outdoor recreation is often associated with many inconveniences, such as a large amount of luggage, poor internet connection, and poor hygienic conditions. However, a new type of vacation called glamping has become popular and favored among locals for its comfort and uniqueness over the last two years. The term glamping comes from the…
Aviation Is in My Heart, Says Female Aircraft Commander in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – “I can’t imagine my life without aviation, it is in my heart,” said Kazakhstan’s only female aircraft commander Diana Ibrayeva, 28, in a recent interview with Tengrinews.kz. According to the International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21), only three percent or approximately 130,000 civil aviation pilots around the globe are women. India has…
Kazakhstan’s National Museum Unveils Famous Hungarian Painter’s “The Drawn Time” Exhibition
NUR-SULTAN – The capital-based National Museum of Kazakhstan has been hosting The Drawn Time exhibition that unveils complicated optical illusions created by Hungarian painter István Orosz since mid-July, reported the museum’s press service. The exposition presents a series of works, including “Hidden Faces,” “Mirrors and Reflections,” and “Absence,” as well as the artist’s famous anamorphoses.…
Altyn Emel and Sairam-Ugam National Park Capture Snow Leopards on Video
NUR-SULTAN – Snow leopards were caught on camera in the Altyn Emel National Park in the Almaty Region and the Sairam-Ugam National Park in the Turkistan Region, reported the press service of Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources on July 28. At present, nearly 140-180 leopards inhabit nine…
Nur-Sultan Hosts Presentation of “28 Petel” Book About Charitable Club’s Efforts to Help Premature Children
NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh capital hosted a July 28 presentation of the “28 Petel” (“28 Loops”) book, which describes the volunteer activity of the club that, this year, marks 10 years since its establishment. The book author and club participant Elmira Kurmanbayeva said that the book tells the story of volunteers who help premature babies…
Kazakhstan Increases Trade Turnover Outside EAEU
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s trade turnover with countries outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) increased by 51.6 percent, according to preliminary data over six months this year, the State Revenue Committee reports on July 19. Exports grew by 65.4 percent, imports – by 20.8 percent in the reporting period. Prices for the main export items have…
Farmers From Almaty Region Adopt Renewable Energy Systems in Their Businesses
NUR-SULTAN – The family of Oleg and Natalia Veretilnyi might seem like ordinary farmers living in Bolek village in the Almaty Region, but they intend to fully cease using the electrical grid in favor of solar energy, which makes their homestead special. About the family’s business In an interview with the Forbes.kz agency, the Veretelnyis…
Kolsai Lakes National Park Reviews Snow Leopard’s Appearance on Camera Over Past Two Years (Video)
NUR-SULTAN – Such a powerful and graceful wild animal as the snow leopard, which is listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan as an endangered species, always causes a wave of joy when it appears on the camera. In late June, the employees of Kolsai Lakes National Park located in the Almaty Region published a…
US Anthropologist Explores Specifics of Kazakh Language and Culture
NUR-SULTAN – How many foreigners can speak the Kazakh language? There is no accurate data on this, but Alex Warburton, a linguistic and sociocultural anthropologist in contemporary Kazakhstan and Turkic Central Asia from the United States, has studied Kazakh well enough to understand local humor and engage in conversations in the libraries and outdoor markets.…
Shipping Along Irtysh River Expected to Be Resumed in Abai Region
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh civil servants, experts, and boat masters discussed the prospects for the revival of shipping along the Irtysh River in the Abai Region, reported the Khabar TV channel. The Irtysh River is the main navigable river of the North Kazakhstan Region. Its length is 4,248 kilometers, but only a part of the river,…
Kazakhstan Launches New Flights to Russia
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Russia have launched new regular flights to foster bilateral cooperation, reports the Civil Aviation Committee. The Rossiya air carrier launched new Almaty-Krasnoyarsk flights with a frequency of four times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on July 16 on SU-95 aircraft. Nur-Sultan-Krasnoyarsk flights, which will operate on Thursdays, Saturdays,…
Kazakh Violinist Wins World Vision International Competition
NUR-SULTAN – The young Kazakh musician Ruslan Talas was recognized as the best violinist at the prestigious World Vision international online music contest on June 1. He told his story in more detail in a recent interview with the Kazinform agency. Talas won the competition, which was held from Nov. 1, 2020, till April 25,…
New Recreation Area in East Kazakhstan Region Offers Innovative Hippotherapy to People with Disabilities
NUR-SULTAN – A new recreation area built in the national style offers hippotherapy for people with disabilities as rehabilitation in the town of Ridder in the East Kazakhstan Region, reported the Khabar TV channel on July 7. The service is available both for adults and kids. The term hippotherapy comes from the Ancient Greek words…
