President Tokayev Emphasizes Atyrau Region’s Special Role in Kazakh Economy
NUR-SULTAN – The Atyrau Region in western Kazakhstan has made a special contribution to the development of the economy of independent Kazakhstan, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the April 22 meeting reviewing the region’s development, reports the Akorda press service.
President Tokayev and senior officials during the virtual meeting. Photo credit: Akorda press service…
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NUR-SULTAN – The Atyrau Region in western Kazakhstan has made a special contribution to the development of the economy of independent Kazakhstan, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the April 22 meeting reviewing the region’s development, reports the Akorda press service.
President Tokayev and senior officials during the virtual meeting. Photo credit: Akorda press service…
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Kazakhstan Produces its First Batch of QazVac Vaccine, Delivers to the Regions
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Yeraly Tugzhanov took part in dispatching the first batch of Kazakh vaccine QazVac (QazCovid-in) against the COVID-19, reports the press office of the Prime Minister. The vaccine was developed on the basis of the Kazakh Biosafety Research Institute.
On April 23, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commented on the QazVac…
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NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Yeraly Tugzhanov took part in dispatching the first batch of Kazakh vaccine QazVac (QazCovid-in) against the COVID-19, reports the press office of the Prime Minister. The vaccine was developed on the basis of the Kazakh Biosafety Research Institute.
On April 23, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commented on the QazVac…
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Priority Areas of Specialization For Bolashak Scholarship Program Announced
NUR-SULTAN – The list of priority specializations were named for this academic year as part of the Bolashak International Scholarship Program, reports the Central Communications Service. The list comprises 80 academic fields of study and 137 internship specializations.
Vice Minister of Education and Science Miras Daulenov spoke about the Bolashak program on April 22 at…
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NUR-SULTAN – The list of priority specializations were named for this academic year as part of the Bolashak International Scholarship Program, reports the Central Communications Service. The list comprises 80 academic fields of study and 137 internship specializations.
Vice Minister of Education and Science Miras Daulenov spoke about the Bolashak program on April 22 at…
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Kazakhstan’s Way to Nuclear Disarmament
This year Kazakhstan celebrates the 30th anniversary of its independence. 2021 also marks the 30th anniversary of the closure of the Semei Nuclear Test Site. It is an important date not only in the history of our country, but for the entire global anti-nuclear movement. It is inextricably linked with the Independence era, and even…
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This year Kazakhstan celebrates the 30th anniversary of its independence. 2021 also marks the 30th anniversary of the closure of the Semei Nuclear Test Site. It is an important date not only in the history of our country, but for the entire global anti-nuclear movement. It is inextricably linked with the Independence era, and even…
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What Is a Yurt? This Instagram Project is Set to Find Out the Answer
NUR-SULTAN – Two architects, Aida Issakhankyzy and Altynay Imanbekova, launched an Instagram research project for the collection of data and information about yurts (a traditional portable nomadic house). In an interview for The Astana Times, the creators of Re:yurt share the way their project analyzes the yurt’s historical context and its meaning for modern times.…
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NUR-SULTAN – Two architects, Aida Issakhankyzy and Altynay Imanbekova, launched an Instagram research project for the collection of data and information about yurts (a traditional portable nomadic house). In an interview for The Astana Times, the creators of Re:yurt share the way their project analyzes the yurt’s historical context and its meaning for modern times.…
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Kulmenov Family Continue Traditions of Nomadic Craft of Blacksmithing
NUR-SULTAN – The blacksmithing art of the Kulmenov family who make armor of ancient Turkic warriors and traditional household items of nomads is known not only in Kazakhstan, but also in other countries.
Three brothers Tursynzhan, Aitbergen and Makhmut have been doing blacksmithing for over 40 years.
The Kulmenovs are members of the Union of…
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NUR-SULTAN – The blacksmithing art of the Kulmenov family who make armor of ancient Turkic warriors and traditional household items of nomads is known not only in Kazakhstan, but also in other countries.
Three brothers Tursynzhan, Aitbergen and Makhmut have been doing blacksmithing for over 40 years.
The Kulmenovs are members of the Union of…
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Rare Siberian Goat Caught on Camera Trap in Almaty Region (Video)
ALMATY – A rare Siberian mountain goat was caught by a camera trap in the Zhongar-Alatau National Park of the Almaty region, Kazinform reports.
“I present to you a video from a camera trap where you can see how a Siberian mountain goat looks at the camera with conscious eyes and a deep gaze as…
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ALMATY – A rare Siberian mountain goat was caught by a camera trap in the Zhongar-Alatau National Park of the Almaty region, Kazinform reports.
“I present to you a video from a camera trap where you can see how a Siberian mountain goat looks at the camera with conscious eyes and a deep gaze as…
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Kazakhstan and Norway: Discovering Each Other Twenty Years Since Nazarbayev’s First Visit to Oslo
Twenty years ago, in April 2001, the President of Kazakhstan paid his first official visit to Norway. Nursultan Nazarbayev’s visit to Oslo laid the foundation and set the central dynamics of cooperation with this Scandinavian country. Kazakh and Norwegian diplomats discuss the historical significance of the first visit and the prospects for Kazakh-Norwegian relations.
Kazakhstan’s…
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Twenty years ago, in April 2001, the President of Kazakhstan paid his first official visit to Norway. Nursultan Nazarbayev’s visit to Oslo laid the foundation and set the central dynamics of cooperation with this Scandinavian country. Kazakh and Norwegian diplomats discuss the historical significance of the first visit and the prospects for Kazakh-Norwegian relations.
Kazakhstan’s…
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Investors to Build New Tourist Center in Kazakh Capital
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin visited the construction site of the new multifunctional tourist center in Nur-Sultan, reports the Prime Minister’s press office. The area is a part of the Nur-Sultan – New City special economic zone.
The total area of the complex is 2.6 million square meters with a building area of…
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NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin visited the construction site of the new multifunctional tourist center in Nur-Sultan, reports the Prime Minister’s press office. The area is a part of the Nur-Sultan – New City special economic zone.
The total area of the complex is 2.6 million square meters with a building area of…
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Public-Private Partnership Projects Ongoing in Kazakhstan, Reach $3.3 Billion in Total Investments
NUR-SULTAN – Public-private partnership (PPP) projects have continued in Kazakhstan with 806 projects worth a total of 1.4 trillion tenge (US$3.26 billion) coming online as of April 1. The majority of projects fall into the education and healthcare sectors.
The development of PPP, a long-term cooperative arrangement between two or more public and private sectors,…
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NUR-SULTAN – Public-private partnership (PPP) projects have continued in Kazakhstan with 806 projects worth a total of 1.4 trillion tenge (US$3.26 billion) coming online as of April 1. The majority of projects fall into the education and healthcare sectors.
The development of PPP, a long-term cooperative arrangement between two or more public and private sectors,…
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Kazakh Actress Yeslyamova Wins Best Actress 2019 Prize at Russia’s Nika Awards
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh actress Samal Yeslyamova won the Best Actresses 2019 award for her role in “Ayka” directed by Sergey Dvortsevoy at Russia’s Nika National Film Awards, reported TASS news agency.
Samal Yeslyamova
Russian actress Viktoria Miroshnichenko also received this award for her role in “Dylda” (Beanpole) directed by Kantemir Balagov.
The awards ceremony was…
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NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh actress Samal Yeslyamova won the Best Actresses 2019 award for her role in “Ayka” directed by Sergey Dvortsevoy at Russia’s Nika National Film Awards, reported TASS news agency.
Samal Yeslyamova
Russian actress Viktoria Miroshnichenko also received this award for her role in “Dylda” (Beanpole) directed by Kantemir Balagov.
The awards ceremony was…
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Nationwide Environmental Campaign Kicks Off in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN – On April 24, Kazakh Minister of Information and Social Development Aida Balayeva launched a nationwide youth-oriented environmental campaign called Kieli Tabigat (Sacred Nature). The event was attended by the leaders of the youth organizations Zhas Ulan, the military boarding school and Zhasyl El, as well as eco-activists.
Minister of Information and Social Development…
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NUR-SULTAN – On April 24, Kazakh Minister of Information and Social Development Aida Balayeva launched a nationwide youth-oriented environmental campaign called Kieli Tabigat (Sacred Nature). The event was attended by the leaders of the youth organizations Zhas Ulan, the military boarding school and Zhasyl El, as well as eco-activists.
Minister of Information and Social Development…
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Priorities For Improving Carbon Regulation in Kazakhstan
The Global Climate Leaders’ Summit, held on 22 April 21 at the initiative of US President Joe Biden, clearly demonstrated the readiness of the countries of the world to cooperate in countering the climate threat. According to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates, simply reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will not be…
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The Global Climate Leaders’ Summit, held on 22 April 21 at the initiative of US President Joe Biden, clearly demonstrated the readiness of the countries of the world to cooperate in countering the climate threat. According to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates, simply reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will not be…
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The 77th Session of the UN ESCAP is Underway
NUR-SULTAN — On April 26, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific has launched its annual 77th session in Bangkok in a virtual format, the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi…
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NUR-SULTAN — On April 26, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific has launched its annual 77th session in Bangkok in a virtual format, the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi…
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SCO Qingdao Forum Shows Growth of Trade Ties Between China and SCO Member States
QINGDAO — The annual turnover between China and the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has reached $245 billion in 2020, reports Kazinform. This was announced at the SCO Qingdao Forum on Local Economic and Trade Cooperation, which opened on April 26 along with the 2021 SCO International Investment and Trade Expo in Qingdao.…
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QINGDAO — The annual turnover between China and the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has reached $245 billion in 2020, reports Kazinform. This was announced at the SCO Qingdao Forum on Local Economic and Trade Cooperation, which opened on April 26 along with the 2021 SCO International Investment and Trade Expo in Qingdao.…
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Number of Vaccinations Reaches Close to One Million in Kazakhstan
NUR-SULTAN — Kazakhstan is close to the one million vaccination milestone, as 949,451 people in the country of 19 million have received at least one dose of the vaccine, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Healthcare.
Citizens receive vaccine free of charge. Photo credit: astana.gov.kz
Though the mass vaccination campaign kicked off Feb. 1, the…
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NUR-SULTAN — Kazakhstan is close to the one million vaccination milestone, as 949,451 people in the country of 19 million have received at least one dose of the vaccine, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Healthcare.
Citizens receive vaccine free of charge. Photo credit: astana.gov.kz
Though the mass vaccination campaign kicked off Feb. 1, the…
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President Tokayev Meets with Members of National Council of Public Trust to Promote Social Harmony Measures
NUR-SULTAN — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with and discussed a number of pressing issues with members of the National Council of Public Trust on April 27, according to a statement by Akorda press service.
Photo credit: Akorda Press.
During the meeting with the head of state, political scientist Marat Shibutov shared his vision for…
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NUR-SULTAN — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with and discussed a number of pressing issues with members of the National Council of Public Trust on April 27, according to a statement by Akorda press service.
Photo credit: Akorda Press.
During the meeting with the head of state, political scientist Marat Shibutov shared his vision for…
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Every Child Has a Right to Education, Says Dara Foundation Project Director
NUR-SULTAN – There is hardly anyone who has not heard about the topic of providing inclusive education. The topic has been topping national agendas for many years now and education is indeed a fundamental right for every child. The Astana Times recently spoke to Maral Sheshembekova, director of the Equal, But Different project at the…
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NUR-SULTAN – There is hardly anyone who has not heard about the topic of providing inclusive education. The topic has been topping national agendas for many years now and education is indeed a fundamental right for every child. The Astana Times recently spoke to Maral Sheshembekova, director of the Equal, But Different project at the…
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Kazakh Prime Minister Pays Working Visit to Mangistau Region
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin visited the Mangistau region on April 27 where he was briefed on the progress of the region’s investment project implementation in the agri-industrial sector, transport, tourism and the vaccination campaign, the Prime Minister’s press service reported.
The Prime Minister visited the recently launched Aktau Agro poultry enterprise with…
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NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin visited the Mangistau region on April 27 where he was briefed on the progress of the region’s investment project implementation in the agri-industrial sector, transport, tourism and the vaccination campaign, the Prime Minister’s press service reported.
The Prime Minister visited the recently launched Aktau Agro poultry enterprise with…
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Ashyq App Allows Business to Continue Working Amid Coronavirus Restrictions
NUR-SULTAN — The Ashyq mobile application allows businesses to continue their work amid the coronavirus restrictions. As of April 27, the project includes 1,658 businesses and more than 378,000 citizens, said Kazakh Healthcare Minister Alexey Tsoy at an April 27 government meeting.
The app was initially designed to allow people to visit businesses that had…
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NUR-SULTAN — The Ashyq mobile application allows businesses to continue their work amid the coronavirus restrictions. As of April 27, the project includes 1,658 businesses and more than 378,000 citizens, said Kazakh Healthcare Minister Alexey Tsoy at an April 27 government meeting.
The app was initially designed to allow people to visit businesses that had…
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