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35th anniversary of Buran flight: Time to find a home in a museum
We are calling to preserve the last two remaining flight models of Buran in a museum in Shymkent to protect them and make them more accessible.
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Kazakhstan, Nuclear Weapons, Atomic Steppe – Talking with Dr. Togzhan Kassenova
We talked to Kazakh author Dr. Togzhan Kassenova about her book “Atomic Steppe” – the story about Kazakhstan’s Polygon and how the country got rid of the Soviet atomic bombs.
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Dagmar Schreiber: Kazakhstan is really half of my life
Travel book writer & guide Dagmar Schreiber is celebrating 20 years of guiding tours through Central Asia. It was time to talk with her.
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Cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko – One year in space
We had the opportunity to talk with one of the most experienced Cosmonaut Kornienko about his 516 days in space, his life and his hobbies.
Exploring Shymkent Zoo
Nestled in the beautiful city of Shymkent, Kazakhstan, the Shymkent Zoo stands as one of the city’s prominent tourist attractions.
Shymkent Press Tour – Day 3
Discover with INFOSHYMKENT Beisbekov’s ‘Altyn Orda’ art gallery, savor Shymkentskoye Brewery, explore Qyrgy Bazaar during Press Tour – Day 3.
Shymkent Press Tour – Day 2
Discover with INFOSHYMKENT the culture, cuisine, and scenic wonders of Shymkent on the 2nd day of ‘Visit Shymkent’s press tour.
Shymkent Press Tour – Day 1
INFOSHYMKENT was invited to be part of a three-day press tour organized by the Tourism Center of the city of Shymkent ‘Visit Shymkent’ from September 25th to 27th this year.
Happy People’s Unity Day
Today, May 1st, Kazakhstan celebrates the People’s Unity Day. Info Shymkent tells what this holiday is all about.
Hakuto-R and Rashid rover – from GLXP to Moon
Hakuto-R lander will attempt today the 2nd attempt of a private company to land on the moon. Onboard is also UAE’s Rashid rover.
Cosmonautics Day: Kazakhstan’s cosmonauts
Kazakhstan is not only home of Baikonur, but also the birthplace of many cosmonauts. We will introduce them on today’s Cosmonautics Day.
Happy Amal meiramy holiday!
Amal Meiramy or Korisu is a public holiday in Kazakhstan. Info Shymkent tells you what this holiday is all about.
ITB Berlin 2023 – A walk through Central Asia’s booths
After a break of three years the ITB Berlin 2023 is back and we used this opportunity to visit the booths of the Central Asian countries.