Section: Kazakhstan
Family holiday park to open in Aktobe on Children’s Day
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – A new outdoor family park, the largest in the western Kazakhstan with more than 50 types of entertainment, is under construction in Aktobe. The opening ceremony will be held June 1 in conjunction with Children’s Day. Photo credit: kapital.kz. For...
Hungarians, Kazakhs are almost relatives, says Hungarian cultural centre head
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The people of Hungary and Kazakhstan, who share a nomadic past, are almost like relatives, said Hungarian Cultural Centre Head Aleksandr Papp. In a recent interview with The Astana Times, he marked common roots and historical circumstances among the key...
Kazakh and Ukrainian producers are building export capacities
In the first quarter of 2018, Kazakhstan’s fuel exports grew 30-fold. …read more Source: Kazakh...
Hiring US forensic experts in Tokmadi case was Yerkin Tatishev’s idea
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Yerkin Tatishev, the brother of late BTA Bank chair Yerzhan Tatishev, who was killed during a winter hunt in 2004, told Forbes.kz he was the one who pushed to hire U.S. forensic and firearms experts to examine his brother’s death. Yerkin Tatishev....
Tatishev’s family publishes statement praising justice in Tokmadi case
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The family of Yerzhan Tatishev, the chair of BTA Bank killed in 2004 by Muratkhan Tokmadi, published a statement in Forbes.kz April 5 thanking all those involved in the case for finally bringing it to justice. Yerzhan Tatishev. Photo credit: forbes.kz....
Local architects focus on solutions for more indoor comfort, create innovative design ideas
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Architects are paying greater attention to sustainability in construction and design. INK Architects & Kamitov Project is following this global trend, bringing maximum comfort to its occupants, and The Astana Times spoke with company founder Nurlan...
Kazakh boxers win four gold medals at international tournament in Warsaw
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh boxers recorded impressive results at the recent 25th Feliks Stamm International Tournament in Poland. Ilyas Suleimenov. Photo credit: Kazakhstan Box Federation. Ilyas Suleimenov won the gold medal in the up to 56 kg category, defeating Mohammad...
Virtuoso violinist Yerzhan Kulibayev performs at Astana Opera
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – World famous Kazakh violinist Yerzhan Kulibayev was featured March 21 in the Astana Opera Chamber Orchestra’s “Masterpieces of violin music” concert under the direction of Abzal Mukhitdinov. The programme included works by eminent German composers...
Kazakh traditional dance ‘Kara Zhorga’ has earned the love of the local people in Kiev
Diplomats, students and members of the Kazakh diaspora organized a flash mob at the famous Golden Gate metro station in Diplomats. …read more Source: Kazakh...
Kazakh stunt people take part in internationally acclaimed films, launch training courses
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh stunt performers are known for their top-level skills and spectacular horse scenes. They are experts in fight choreography using swords and weapons, waterfall jumps, fires and epic battle scenes. Photo credit: Nomad Stunts. The Astana Times...
