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Tianhe – Successful launch of 1st module of China’s space station
The first module “Tianhe” of China’s space station was launched successfully on a Long March 5B rocket into orbit. Learn more about it.
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An eye on the nature – Wildlife photographer Qudaibergen Amirkulov
The amateur photographer Qudaibergen Amirkulov from Shymkent has a good eye for the wild nature of southern Kazakhstan.
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Architect Murat Yilmaz: Kazakhstan & Turkestan – The Future
Dome+Partners Architect Murat Yilmaz told us more about the newest projects in Turkestan: The Ahmet Yasawi Museum & The Caravanserai.
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Kazakhstan’s Monsieur Tussauds: Aidos Esmagambetov
Makeup artist Aidos Esmagambetov is creating hyper-realist silicon sculptures of famous Kazakh people. Info Shymkent phoned with him.
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Mathematical solutions for composition & light: Photographer Farhat Kabdykairov
Farhat Kabdykairov talked with us about his life journey from a well skilled mathematician to a professional photographer and and his greatest experiences.
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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.
Covid-19 pandemic in Shymkent
The numbers of Covid-19 is rising in Shymkent again. We will provide you with visualizations and numbers.
Sayram – Mekka of South Kazakhstan
3000 years old Sayram is one of the oldest city of Kazakhstan and has a high dense of beautiful mausoleums. Join us on a city tour.
International Dance Day – Kazakh folk dances
Today is the International Dance Day. It’s a good moment to have a look on the beautiful Kazakh folk dances and their history.
Kazhymukan Munaitpasov – a Kazakh hero
150 years ago Kazhymukan Munaitpasov was born. But who was this man? He was not only a successful wrestler. Read the story about a Kazakh hero.
Happy Nauryz holidays 2021!
Nauryz holidays are coming to Central Asia. But what means Nauryz? And what’s going on in these days? Info Shymkent will have a look.
Endless landscapes: Interview with Photographer Mikhail Vershkov
Photographer Mikhail Vershkov from Shymkent inspires people with his beautiful photos of the wide and endless landscapes of Kazakhstan.
From Peaks to the Sea: Adventurer Alexandr Kuznetsov
Photographer Alexandr Kuznetsov is searching for remote and wild places to find the ultimate adventure. We had a luck to talk with him.