Say hello to the Tian Shan Ground Squirrel
A cute Tian Shan Ground Squirrel is looking curious to the tourists at the shoreline of the Irtysh River in East Kazakhstan.
Month: September 2022
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.
Three Kazakh wise men
The three Kazakh wise men Kazybek Biy, Tole Biy and Aiteke Biy sitting in front of the courthouse in Shymkent.
Paralympian – an extraordinary Kazakh sport movie
Info Shymkent took part at the German premiere of the Kazakh sport movie Paralympian at Sony Center Berlin – a review.
Kenesary Qasymuly: The Kazakh Braveheart
Around 220 years ago the last Kazakh Khan Kenesary Qasymuly was born. Like the Scottish Braveheart William Wallace, he fought for the freedom of his people. So it’s time to … Read More
Swans at Ken-Baba park
Two white mighty swans swimming in a pond at Ken-Baba ethno park.
Crossing the mighty Irtysh River
A ferry boat is crossing the river Irtysh at the Bukhtarma Reservoir in Kazakhstan.