Digital Artists Believe in World without Walls

ALMATY – Invisible Wall, an installation created by the Kazakh duo The 2vvo, was presented at Kuona Trust Gallery in Nairobi last year as part of the...


Kazakh Reforms Well Received at World Economic Forum

A Kazakh delegation headed by Prime Minister Karim Massimov has traveled to Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the World Economic Forum and attend the 46th annual session....


Development Bank of Kazakhstan Finishes Year in Black, Plans Changes for 2016, Says Chairman

The Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK), a subsidiary of JSC “Baiterek National Holding, closed the year in the black and with an increased rate in the industrial...


Kazakh Must-See Films

There are different types of films: the ones that you watch one time and then forget about. Then there are films that give you hope or teach...


Arslanbek Sultanbekov: Unique Musician with a Unique History

ASTANA – Arslanbek Sultanbekov is a renowned dombra player, performer and composer in the Turkic world. His song “Dombra” became so popular it was even used as...


Graffiti Makes People Smile, Street Artist Says

“Personage,” Almaty artist Darion Shabbash’s newest works, will be on display March 18-20 at the Art Who Art exhibition in Moscow. The plastic portrait series and antique...


Danish Architect Jan Gehl Seeks to Make Almaty More Bicycle, Pedestrian Friendly

ASTANA – Copenhagen-based architect and urban design consultant Jan Gehl examined peculiarities of Almaty and has developed key recommendations on how to make the metropolis comfortable for...


Construction of Universiade Sports Facilities Ahead of Schedule

ALMATY – Akim (Mayor) of Almaty Baurzhan Baibek recently inspected the process of construction of sports facilities that will be used during the international student competition Universiade...


Kazakh Student with Disability Brings Her Inspiring Story to Norway

OSLO – The Norsk Kazakh Kultur Centre in Norway started 2016 with a very interesting acquaintance. We met Madina Karsakpayeva in her student dormitory room over steaming...


70,000 Brave Souls Nationwide Dive into Freezing Water to Celebrate Epiphany Day

ASTANA – In total, more than 70,000 people took part in the traditional Epiphany Day swim across Kazakhstan on Jan. 18-19, Tengrinews reported. The residents of the...


Air Astana Increases 2015 Net Profits by 144 Percent

ASTANA – Air Astana increased net, unaudited profits by 144 percent in 2015 over 2014 and posted its 13th profitable year in a row. Total net, unaudited...


Kazakh Delegation Participates in World Energy Summits

A Kazakh delegation took part in the sixth Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the ninth World Future Energy Summit, which ended on January...


VTB Bank (Kazakhstan) Completes Capitalisation Process

ASTANA – The capitalisation of the VTB Bank (Kazakhstan) has been completed, Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper reported Jan. 12 with reference to the bank’s press service. “We have...


Almaty Approves 51-Point Action Plan to Reduce Pollution

ASTANA – The Almaty akimat (city administration) approved comprehensive action plan to improve the state of the air basin on Jan. 18, reported city’s official website. The...


Kazakhstan’s CEC Approves Election Schedule

ASTANA – The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Kazakhstan has approved a schedule of major activities for preparing and holding early parliamentary elections. According to the schedule,...


Almaty Gallery Displays Artist-Organised Exhibition of Works from Kazakhstan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan

An exhibition featuring paintings, installations, sculptures, graphics and other art objects related to food was held from Dec. 29 to Jan. 9 at the Tengri Umai Contemporary...


Violin Sound Comes from the Heart, Says Ordabek Duissen

Well-known Kazakh musicians Ordabek and Dina Duissen have announced plans to present a concert as the Duissen Duo during the 2016-2017 season in London. An honoured worker...


Leader of Kazakhstan’s Turkish Community: Day of Gratitude Will Reinforce Unity among Ethnic Groups

ASTANA – Kazakhstan recently added another important celebration to its calendar. The Day of Gratitude will mark the unity of the people of different ethnic groups living...


Home-Cooked Korean Salads Still in Vogue on Kazakh Dinner Tables

ASTANA – Would it be completely out of line to include fresh, homemade salads as a grocery item on your shopping list? No, not in a 130-nation...


Over $600 Million Allocated for Crisis Management Measures in 2016

ASTANA – As a backup for implementing crisis management measures for 2016, 225.5 billion tenge (US$624 million) has been allocated by the government, First Deputy Prime Minister...


Some Thoughts from China’s EXPO Experience

Unlike many horror stories “expo-sceptics” in Kazakhstan post online, the EXPO 2010 in Shanghai was extremely successful, making $12 billion in direct profit. It had powerful multiple...


China Invites Kazakhstan to G20 Summit in September

ASTANA – During a recent China-Kazakhstan conference in Astana, Ambassador of China to Kazakhstan Zhang Hanhuey reiterated his nation’s invitation for Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev to participate...


Silk Road Renewed With Launch of New Commercial Transit Route

ASTANA – The first trial run of a container train following the Ukraine – Georgia – Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – China route left the Odessa region in...


Kazakh Filmmakers to Showcase Works at 2016 Int’l Film Festivals

Young Kazakh director Medet Shayakhmetov will take part in the Sedona International Film Festival, presenting “Escape,” his first short documentary. The festival will be held in the...


Kazakh President Sets March 20 as Date of Parliamentary Election

ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev set March 20 as the date for an early parliamentary election after meeting with top officials and appealing to the people of...


Kazakh Alpinist Plans to Climb South America’s Highest Peak

ASTANA – Maksut Zhumayev, Kazakhstan’s most prominent alpinist who has conquered the world’s 14 eight-thousanders without oxygen equipment, wants to continue his streak of victories this year....


WBC Names Gennady Golovkin, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez Best Boxers of 2015

ASTANA – World Boxing Council (WBC) President Mauricio Sulaiman announced Jan. 12 Kazakh middleweight WBC interim champion, unified World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and...


Almaty, East Kazakhstan Ski Resorts among Best in Region

ASTANA – Even though it is already January, the snow in Kazakhstan does not usually disappear until late March. During the long winter, many people think about...


Almaty Designer Reveals Women’s Clothing Line Made of Paper

An Almaty resident is reviving a short-lived 1960s fashion item. Stylist, makeup designer and artist Larisa Starodubtseva recently presented Four Seasons, a women’s clothing collection made entirely...


President Consults with Mazhilis, Senate Speakers, and Prime Minister regarding Proposed Election

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev consulted on Jan. 18 with the chairmen of both chambers of Parliament, as well as the prime minister and other...