Kazakhstan’s nuclear disarmament efforts advance, as ICAN wins Nobel Peace Prize
By Assel Satubaldina
If you think of a country with a vast experience in nuclear non-proliferation, Kazakhstan will certainly be on the list. The Central Asian nation, with a territory nearly the size of Western Europe and a population of 18 million, voluntarily dismantled its nuclear arsenal that it had inherited following the collapse of the Soviet Union. …
Read More »Kazakhstan Welcomes Guests to Its Biggest Event Since Independence – EXPO 2017
By Dana Omirgazy
This summer, the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, will be sharing space with hundreds of other countries and organizations, all in the service of science, technology, dialogue – and fun. EXPO 2017, the international specialized exhibition, has finally opened. Representatives of 115 countries and 22 international organizations, participating in the fair, were invited to the June …
Read More »Samruk – Big Kazakh Winter Auto Rally
By Yerbolat Uatkhanov
This year saw the eighth installment of the “Fast and Furious” movie series. The first part of this legendary series became a blockbuster in 2001 and created a new movement with millions of street racing fans around the world. Today, professional rally racers are those children and young people who watched the first film 16 …
Read More »Kazakhstan Offers a Wealth of Largely Undiscovered Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
By Dmitry Lee
The world’s ninth largest country has, of course, a range of climates supporting a variety of animal life, making it an ideal destination for hunting enthusiasts. Kazakhstan offers almost any kind of hunting out there at any time of year. The peak season for hunting in general is from August until January, which is why …
Read More »Kazakhstan Secures Place on World Stage After Quarter-Century of Independence
By Tom Michael
In the 25 years since Kazakhstan declared its independence, the Central Asian nation has transformed itself from a fledgling nation unsure of its place in the world to a modern player on the global stage. The transformation wasn’t easy and the future is always uncertain, but Kazakhstan’s leaders and outside geopolitical experts are confident that …
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