Event Celebrating Kazakh Mythology Introduces Yurt to Young People

ALMATY – The Central State Museum of Kazakhstan here recently held an event celebrating Kazakh mythology, history and folklore. At the event, the fantasy novel, “In Search...


Thousands Still Flock to Korkyt Ata Mausoleum

In talking about Kazakhstan’s riches, many forget about all but oil and natural gas, completely disregarding the country’s culture. One of these overlooked treasures is a monument...


Shakarim Kudaiberdiyev’s Manuscripts Returned to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – After 80 years, the manuscripts of poet and thinker Shakarim Kudaiberdiyev were returned to Kazakhstan, according to channel 24.kz. Despite the fact that his name...


Competition Reviews Innovations in East Kazakhstan

UST-KAMENOGORSK – A group of professionals organised under the auspices of a project initiated by the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies and the National Agency for...


Conserving, Increasing Kazakhstan’s Forests are Priorities

One of the important government tasks in Kazakhstan is improving the environmental situation, including increasing the percentage of forestland. The main ecological function of forests is sanitary,...


Kazakhstan Takes 8th Place in International Physics Olympiad

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s team has come in eighth out of 85 countries in the unofficial results of the 45th International Physics Olympiad (IPHO), held at Astana’s Nazarbayev...


Kazakhstan’s ‘Best Family’ to be Announced in September

ASTANA – The “best family of Kazakhstan” within the competition Mereilі Otbasywill be determined Sept. 12, announced Makhabbat Bekbossynova, chairwoman of the National Commission for Women, Family...


Kazakhstan Improves Position in Global Innovation Index

In comparison to 2013, Kazakhstan improved its position by five points in the Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking, reported the press service of the Economic Research Institute...


Knowledge-Based Economy Key Component of Kazakhstan 2050

The sixth technological revolution is the main trend of development for the nation designated by the President Nursultan Nazarbayev in Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy 2050. In the next...


Industrial Production of Coalbed Methane Discussed at International Forum

KARAGANDA — The technology of industrial development of coalbed methane in coalmining field was the main topic of a June 20 international forum. Representatives of large companies...


Mangistau Sturgeon Farm to Produce 60 Tonnes of Fish per Year

AKTAU – A new sturgeon farm in Akshukur Village in the Mangistau region will produce up to 60 tonnes of sturgeon per year, its executives say. There...


East Kazakhstan Rallies Youth to Green Cause

UST-KAMENOGORSK – To promote its City of Youth project, a multifunctional youth complex that is to become a centre of energy-saving technologies in East Kazakhstan’s Natural Landscape...


Soft Power Can Unite Nations, Ambassador to Hungary Says

ASTANA – Kazakh Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Hungary Nurbakh Rustemov recently discussed Kazakhstan’s relationship with that nation, focusing on reviving cultural and promoting economic ties. Hungary...


US Ambassador-Designate Tells Senate Committee He Will Lead Growing Engagement in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – “As Kazakhstan increases its role and voice in regional and international affairs, the United States wishes to be Kazakhstan’s trusted strategic partner,” George Krol, U.S....


Visit Increases Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Cooperation

BISHKEK – Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov paid an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, July 15-16, where he was received by President Almazbek Atambayev...


Kazakh FM Participates in Central Asia+Japan Dialogue, Meets with Counterparts

BISHKEK – Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov joined his counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Japan, July 16, to review 10 years of cooperation within the...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry Expresses Condolences over Flight #MH17, Calls for “Most Thorough Investigation”

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued its first comments on the loss of the Malaysian jet and the perishing of around 300 people on board...


Almaty Hosts Retreat for Landlocked Nations’ UN Representatives

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s largest city located in the picturesque foothills of the Tien Shan mountains hosted a retreat July 14-16 for the permanent representatives to the United...


Young Violinist Brings Victory from Moscow

MOSCOW – Kazakh musician Ruslan Turuntayev was the winner in the category “Violin” at the recent VIII International Tchaikovsky Youth Competition. He opened the gala concert in...


UNESCO Tackles Earthquake Mitigation, Makes Recommendations for Kazakhstan

ALMATY – For the first time in the history of Central Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, UNESCO held an international conference on the problem of...


Kazakhstan Works to Balance Public-Private Partnerships

A lack of understanding is fueling skepticism concerning cooperation between the public and private sectors in provincial Kazakhstan. For example, few businessmen know that such cooperation allows...


Japanese Embassy in Kazakhstan Strongly Supports KazAID Initiative, Sees No Limit to Future Cooperation

ASTANA – Building on their long history of international cooperation, including in nuclear weapons nonproliferation, Japan is voicing strong support for Kazakhstan’s new Agency for International Development,...


Kazakhstan Plans to Remain World Uranium Leader, Says Official

KYZYLORDA REGION – Kazakhstan’s share in world uranium production over the past year reached 38 percent, landing the country in first place. A recent meeting in the...


Pharmacy Company, Government Seek to Increase Domestically Produced Pharmaceuticals

PAVLODAR – One Kazakhstan-based pharmaceutical company has partnered with 120 companies around the world in manufacturing medicine. President of the Pavlodar-based pharmaceutical holding Romat, Turarbek Rakish, academician...


Mining and Metallurgy Seen As Actively Growing

The mining metallurgical complex (MMC) is one of the key sectors of the economy, the development of which directly affects the level of GDP growth. First Vice-Minister...


Visa-Free Travel as Way to Stimulate Investment, Tourism

Citizens of 10 countries that have either invested the most or have the potential to invest the most in Kazakhstan have been granted visa-free travel to the...


Rare and Endangered Birds Are Bred in Almaty Nursery

ALMATY – The Sunkar nursery in Almaty, that has bred more than 1,000 birds, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. This falcon house breeds rare and endangered birds...


Kazakhstan Approves General Gasification Scheme

ASTANA – “The Kazakh government has approved a general scheme for the gasification of the country. This policy document defines economically sound strategic directions to ensure reliable...


Sixteen Grants to be Awarded to Innovative Entrepreneurs through Technology Commercialisation Centre

ASTANA – Sixteen projects have been approved for funding through the Innovation Grant Programme run by Astana’s Technology Commercialisation Centre (TCC), the TCC announced on July 9....


Government Boosts Medical Tourism Efforts in North Kazakhstan

The industry of pantotheraphy, the use of an extract from the horns of the maral, will develop in northern Kazakhstan and the Aiyrtau area will see a...