The ancient city Otrar: Victim of Genghis Khan
Ancient city Otrar was one of the biggest & famous city on Silk Way. The battle between Otrar and the Mongol King Genghis Khan became legend. Recently we visited this … Read More
Interview with Kazakh painter Aisulu Almasbayeva
1st interview in 2021: Painter Aisulu Almasbayeva – a talented artist who is making beautiful illustrations for children books. Info Shymkent made a nice interview with her.
Best of 2020 – Our Short trips
The year 2020 was a hard year for travelling – but it’s not stopped us to do or to write about our short trips around Shymkent in South Kazakhstan and … Read More
Best of 2020 – Our Interviews
Info Shymkent made very much interviews with music stars, cosmonauts, adventurers, photographers, fashion models and directors. Read the Best of 2020.
Movies to watch during New Year celebration
In three days we will celebrate New Year. Many people have winter vacation in these days. How can we spend time at home? With Movies!
Spaceflight 2021 – What can we expect?
The year 2021 is coming closer and 2020 was already a year with very much highlights in world’s spaceflight. Let’s have a look what we can expect in 2021.
Touring Shymkent: Old citadel of Shymkent
Shymkent’s old citadel – one of the oldest buildings in Shymkent is coming alive again. We had a look on this incredible landmark in autumn.
Abai Qunanbaiuly – biography
Abai Qunanbaiuly is a Kazakh poet and philosopher. Here you can read about his biography and works. Abai Qunanbaiuly – Kazakh poet, composer and philosopher. He was born in Semei/Semey … Read More
16th of December: Independence Day in Kazakhstan
The 16th of December is Kazakhstan’s Independence Day. Time to have a look on Kazakhstan’s Heroes who fought for the freedom of the country.
Rocks from Moon – Chinese Chang’e 5 is flying back to Earth
44 years after Luna 24 another space mission tries to bring moon samples from our cosmic neighbor back to Earth. Read about China’s Chang’e 5 mission.