Cooking the famous Kazakh Pilaf at home
Kazakh Pilaf is a famous and delicious dish in Kazakhstan. Today we want to cook this traditional rice meal with you. Here we go!
Category: Arts & Culture
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
Happy International Children’s Day
Kazakhstan is celebrating International Children’s Day on the 1st of June. Info Shymkent has a look on the history of this day.
The Great Kazakhstan Famine
Today is “Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repressions” in Kazakhstan. One of the events we remembering is the “Great Kazakhstan Famine”.
Happy Nauryz holidays 2022!
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.
1st Kazakh super star: 100th birthday of Roza Baglanova
On this day, the famous Kazakh singer Roza Baglanova would have been 100 years old. Time to take a look at her eventful life.
30 Years of Independence: Tour through Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is not just Baikonur & Semipalatinsk. The country has more to offer. We take you on tour to the tourist jewels of this young nation.
Gold of the Great Steppe – a talk with Curator Dr. Rebecca Roberts
The exhibition Gold of the Great Steppe invites the public to dive into the world of the Saka who was magnificent goldsmiths at their time.
Photographer Aigerim Begimbet – from Work to Passion
Aigerim Begimbet from Shymkent is a Kazakh photographer, former journalist and works on a project that draw attention to violence against women in Kazakhstan.