Articles by Nagima Abuova

ASTANA — The costumes made by Kazakh designer were showcased at the Fashioning Power, Fashioning Peace exhibition at the historic House Museum of American President Woodrow Wilson in Washington on May 6, reported Kazinform news agency. Kazakhstan presented a women’s costume by designer and founder of the Kazakh brand Bakonya Bagdat Mailybayeva.  Mailybayeva presented a…

ASTANA — The final week of the Taza (Clean) Kazakhstan environmental campaign, which focused on clearing debris from the surroundings of water bodies such as river lakes, concluded with over 100 events clearing nearly 140 territories across all regions of Kazakhstan. The campaign, involving 1.13 million people, featured over 6,500 events since its commencement on…

ASTANA — On May 11, Kazakhstan celebrates the 120th anniversary of Alkey Margulan, a pioneer in Kazakh archaeology, scientist, and historian.  The academician dedicated a significant part of his life to the exploration of ancient nomadic monuments. In the 1960s, drawing upon his research, he hypothesized the existence of cultural and political centers within the…

ASTANA — The fourth week of the Taza (Clean) Kazakhstan environmental campaign, which focused on cleaning and landscaping the yards of elderly individuals, veterans, areas of orphanage houses, and nursing homes, concluded with nearly 800 events, helping 2,308 elderly people across all regions of Kazakhstan, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information.  In Astana,…

ASTANA — Astana Opera Theater has launched the nationwide Bala (Child) Music Fest, celebrating music and creativity for children across regions of Kazakhstan, from May 9-19, reported Astana Opera’s press service.  Bala Music Fest aims to provide a platform for young talents to explore the world of professional art, fostering creativity and supporting their musical…

ASTANA — According to the Bureau of National Statistics, the number of outbound tourists in Kazakhstan reached 10.5 million people in 2023. The tourism industry experts shed light on the evolving landscape of travel preferences among Kazakh tourists, at the recent international exhibition KITF 2024 in Almaty, reported Kazinform news agency.  According to Inna Ray,…

ASTANA — The Kazakh short film “Strawberry Princess” by Iliyas Antar Akhmet won two awards for Best Short Film and Best Actor at the Pápa International Historical Film Festival in Hungary on April 28, said Andrey Manuilov, promotion producer at Alternativa Film Project in Central Asia, reported Forbes.kz. “This is Kazakhstan’s first participation in our…

ASTANA — Turkish Cargo announced the launch of cargo flights between Istanbul and Turkistan, reported the Turkistan Region akimat (administration) on May 4. The first Airbus 330-200 departed from Rome and arrived in Turkistan via Türkiye. It brought 37 tons of cargo, mainly containing clothes.  The cargo flight is scheduled twice weekly, on Wednesdays and…

ASTANA — Kazakh creator Nikita Yermolayev has been included in the line-up of global experts across the creative industries who will shortlist world-class creative work during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity from June 17-21, reported Cannes Lions press. Nikita Yermolaev is the Creative Director of RA Kombinat Creative Agency in Almaty. He will…

ASTANA — The fifth World Nomad Games was presented at the 86th Congress of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) in Spain on May 2, reported Khabar 24 news agency. The annual Congress was attended by media representatives from 96 countries. Many delegates recognized Kazakhstan’s contribution to global sports journalism. “Attendees highly appreciated our government’s…

ASTANA — Kazakhstan maintained its robust global market position in 2023, producing nearly 90 million tons of oil and nearly 60 billion cubic meters of gas. This year, gas production is expected to increase to just a little over 60 billion cubic meters, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Energy on April 26.  In 2023, 70.5…

ASTANA — The third week of the Taza (Clean) Kazakhstan environmental campaign, which focused on planting tree seedlings and whitewashing greenery, concluded with more than 330,000 planted seedlings and improvements made to 500 landscaped parks and squares. The campaign, engaging nearly one million people nationwide, including President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, government officials, and foreign diplomats, featured…

ASTANA — Learning the Kazakh language is a rewarding journey paved with challenges. For those interested in embarking on this journey or just improving their proficiency, The Astana Times compiled a selection of Kazakh language-speaking clubs, offering readers an opportunity to connect with fellow learners.  Kazakh language is a state language in Kazakhstan. People have…

ASTANA – Petroglyphs dating back to the Bronze Age were discovered by volunteers of the nationwide Taza (Clean) Kazakhstan environmental campaign in the Zhambyl region, reported Tengrinews. During the campaign’s second week,  dedicated to landscaping efforts around historical and cultural monuments, the rock carvings were spotted at the base of the towering ridges, approximately 3.5…

ASTANA—Kazakh Minister of Science and Higher Education, Sayasat Nurbek, announced at an April 25 international conference in Turkistan, dedicated to the legacy of the Golden Horde, that Kazakh scientists have recently secured access to archived materials from European countries and the Vatican Library. This access paves the way for a deeper enrichment of the country’s…

ASTANA—The Taza (clean) Kazakhstan environmental campaign, which is devoted to landscaping efforts around historical and cultural monuments, has attracted nearly 770,000 people across the country, including diplomats, to 3,700 events in its second week on April 15-20, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information.  By the end of the campaign’s first week, devoted to…

Editor’s Note: The Astana Times introduces a new series, Exploring Kazakhstan, City by City. We are setting out to unveil the rich diversity of Kazakhstan’s cities. Starting with Zhezkazgan, we continue our journey in the wonderful city of Shymkent. By exploring each city’s unique history and culture, we aim to bring you closer to the…

ASTANA—Following extensive floods in several regions of Kazakhstan that affected more than 117,000 people, the state, volunteers, businesses, and international organizations continue to unite to address the aftermath of massive floods. The children of the Kazakh diaspora of the Bayan Olke district in Mongolia railed to support the hardships of the Kazakh people by collecting…

ASTANA — Kazakhstan is continuing its efforts to financially support families from flood-affected regions. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the allocation of a Special State Fund worth 2.2 billion tenge ($4.9 million) replenished by the Committee for Asset Recovery to eliminate the aftermath of the massive floods, reported the Kazakh Prosecutor General’s Office press…

ASTANA—The Astana Opera hosted a jazz concert on April 16 featuring rising French talent Gabi Hartmann, accompanied by an ensemble of French musicians.  The event was part of the Francophonie Spring Festival, organized with support from the French Embassy in Kazakhstan. Gabi Hartmann, a Parisian singer, songwriter, composer and guitarist, has been topping the French…

ASTANA – Delegations from 75 countries confirmed their participation in the World Nomad Games, said Minister of Tourism and Sports Yermek Marzhikpayev during a meeting with Mazhilis deputies, reported Kazinform agency.  The world’s largest national sports competitions will be held in Astana from September 8-14. Some 3,000 participants from more than 100 countries will participate,…

ASTANA – Unity Dance Event, an international dance festival, brought together dancers from around the world from April 12 to 14 in Astana. The local dance studio, DomDanceKz, organized the festival with the support of the United States Embassy in Kazakhstan. The festival featured dancers from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Russia, China and the…

ASTANA—The documentary film “Gorgon,” directed by Kazakh filmmaker Rinat Balgabayev, which focuses on the issue of sexual violence and supported by UN Women, has garnered nearly a million views since its premiere in early March, reported the Kazinform agency. A widespread social media trend in 2022 inspired the film’s concept. Thousands of girls globally shared…

ASTANA – Astana will host the three-day Technowomen Central Asia: AI Future Forum from April 17 to 19 at the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC). TechnoWomen is a non-governmental organization that brings together women working in tech industries to support the women’s community in tech, promote entrepreneurship among women, and empower women and girls to…

ASTANA—Kazakh Ambassador to China, Shakhrat Nuryshev and Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Secretary of Administration and Justice, Cheong Weng Chon, signed a 14-day mutual visa exemption agreement on April 9, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs press service.  The document will come into force after the completion of domestic procedures. According to the Kazakh…