Kazakhstan
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Sport
Kazakhstan’s Yurts: From tradition to modern design
In this episode of Modern Nomads, we travel to Kazakhstan’s Almaty region to discover the rich history and innovative transformations…
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Parts of Kazakhstan and Russia declare state of emergency after ‘worst floods in 80 years’
Sudden and early warm weather conditions triggered the flooding, leading to a massive snowmelt that overflowed numerous rivers in parts…
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Asia
Horse riding, snowboarding, hiking: Why you should make Kazakhstan your next holiday destination
Almaty, located in southeastern Kazakhstan, is not the current capital (that’ll be Astana) but this city was the apple of…
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Sport
Kazakhstan welcomes the 5th edition of the World Nomad Games in Astana
In this episode of Focus, we go behind the scenes at the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan. ADVERTISEMENT…
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News
Floods swamp swathes of Russia and Kazakhstan but worst still to come
The flood situation was acute in parts of Western Siberia, the largest hydrocarbon basin in the world, where the peak…
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Travel
Kazakhstan: A rising star on Central Asia’s culinary map
Kazakhstan’s foodie scene is enjoying a moment with ‘Neo Nomad cuisine’ taking the spotlight. ADVERTISEMENT Traditionally an under-explored destination for…
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Sport
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan’s leaders talk economics, regional tensions
Is peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan achievable? How does Kazakhstan view relations with Russia? The presidents of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan…
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News
Kazakhstan mourns for 42 dead in ArcelorMittal mine disaster
KARAGANDA: Kazakhstan held nationwide mourning on Sunday (Oct 29) after 42 people died in a blaze at an ArcelorMittal mine,…
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Asia
A decade on, has China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative benefitted Central Asia?
However, growth has been slow in recent years, hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has also forced…
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Asia
‘I consider myself Korean’: Koryo Saram, ethnic Koreans in Central Asia, keep their roots alive
Two of her shops are in Incheon, a city northeast of Seoul, where she lives. The city houses a large…
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