Happy People’s Unity Day
Today, May 1st, Kazakhstan celebrates the People’s Unity Day. Info Shymkent tells what this holiday is all about.
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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.
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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.
Snow Leopards – the ghosts of the mountains
Snow leopards are the silent hunters of the mountains. Learn about these big cats, of which only around 120 individuals remain in Kazakhstan.
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Dagmar Schreiber: Kazakhstan is really half 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.
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.
Adele Energy – ePower for Central Asia
Info Shymkent talked with Kazakh entrepreneur Ruslan Dyussenov about his e-charger company Adele Energy and the transformation from petrol to green mobility in Kazakhstan.
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.