The mystic stone column of Sayram
A mystic sandstone column in Sayram took the attention of historians and might be a seldom relic of the Early Islam in Central Asia.
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German Karakul Sheep – A endangered breed from Central Asia
Discover the journey of the German Karakul sheep from Central Asia, its historical significance and the ongoing efforts to preserve this breed.
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Celebrating 5 Years of Info Shymkent
We are celebrating our 5 years anniversary and we invite you to have a look back on our road we went so far with Info Shymkent.
5th World Nomad Games have started in Astana
Today the 5th World Nomad Games started with a colorful and artistic Grand Opening Ceremony in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Retro Garage – the car museum of Shymkent
The Retro Garage in Shymkent is a museum with a collection of cars from the USSR era that will make the hearts of young & old car lovers beat faster.
Manul – the grumpy cat
Today, at the 23rd April, the world celebrates the International Manul Day. Time to have a closer look on this wild cat which calls Kazakhstan its home.
Przewalski’s horses return to Kazakhstan
Przewalski’s horses will have a comeback in the Kazakh steppe in June 2024. The last documents were signed today to mark this historic step.
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.
Exploring Shymkent Zoo
Nestled in the beautiful city of Shymkent, Kazakhstan, the Shymkent Zoo stands as one of the city’s prominent tourist attractions.
Happy People’s Unity Day
Today, May 1st, Kazakhstan celebrates the People’s Unity Day. Info Shymkent tells what this holiday is all about.