Shamshi Kaldayakov – the father of Kazakh waltz
Today marks the 91st birthday of Composer Shamshi Kaldayakov – a music genius from southern Kazakhstan. Time to have a look on his life.
Covid-19 pandemic in Shymkent
The numbers of Covid-19 is rising in Shymkent again. We will provide you with visualizations and numbers.
Sayram – Ancient city of South Kazakhstan
3000 years old Sayram is one of the oldest city of Kazakhstan and has a high dense of beautiful mausoleums. Join us on a city tour.
International Dance Day – Kazakh folk dances
Today is the International Dance Day. It’s a good moment to have a look on the beautiful Kazakh folk dances and their history.
115th Birthday: Kazakh composer Akhmet Zhubanov
Composer Akhmet Zhubanov came from a small Aul in Western Kazakhstan to became the first big Kazakh composer and guardian of Kazakh folk music.
Tianhe – Successful launch of 1st module of China’s space station
The first module “Tianhe” of China’s space station was launched successfully on a Long March 5B rocket into orbit. Learn more about it.
An eye on the nature – Wildlife photographer Qudaibergen Amirkulov
The amateur photographer Qudaibergen Amirkulov from Shymkent has a good eye for the wild nature of southern Kazakhstan.
Kazhymukan Munaitpasov – a Kazakh hero
150 years ago Kazhymukan Munaitpasov was born. But who was this man? He was not only a successful wrestler. Read the story about a Kazakh hero.
Architect Murat Yilmaz: Kazakhstan & Turkestan – The Future
Dome+Partners Architect Murat Yilmaz told us more about the newest projects in Turkestan: The Ahmet Yasawi Museum & The Caravanserai.
Endless landscapes: Interview with Photographer Mikhail Vershkov
Photographer Mikhail Vershkov from Shymkent inspires people with his beautiful photos of the wide and endless landscapes of Kazakhstan.