Cooking the famous Kazakh Pilaf at home
Kazakh Pilaf is a famous and delicious dish in Kazakhstan. Today we want to cook this traditional rice meal with you. Here we go!
Dagmar Schreiber: Kazakhstan is really half of my life
Travel book writer & guide Dagmar Schreiber is celebrating 20 years of guiding tours through Central Asia. It was time to talk with her.
Paralympian – an extraordinary Kazakh sport movie
Info Shymkent took part at the German premiere of the Kazakh sport movie Paralympian at Sony Center Berlin – a review.
Kenesary Qasymuly: The Kazakh Braveheart
Around 220 years ago the last Kazakh Khan Kenesary Qasymuly was born. Like the Scottish Braveheart William Wallace, he fought for the freedom of his people. So it’s time to … Read More
Around Issyk-Kul: A Perfect Kyrgyz Adventure
Info Shymkent made a unforgettable adventure around Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul this summer. Read about our journey around Central Asia’s largest and beautiful mountain lake.
Adele Energy – ePower for Central Asia
Info Shymkent talked with Kazakh entrepreneur Ruslan Dyussenov about his e-charger company Adele Energy and the transformation from petrol to green mobility in Kazakhstan.
Happy International Children’s Day
Kazakhstan is celebrating International Children’s Day on the 1st of June. Info Shymkent has a look on the history of this day.
The Great Kazakhstan Famine
Today is “Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repressions” in Kazakhstan. One of the events we remembering is the “Great Kazakhstan Famine”.
Happy Nauryz holidays 2022!
Nauryz holidays are coming to Central Asia. But what means Nauryz? And what’s going on in these days? Info Shymkent will have a look.
1st Kazakh super star: 100th birthday of Roza Baglanova
On this day, the famous Kazakh singer Roza Baglanova would have been 100 years old. Time to take a look at her eventful life.