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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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.
Happy Women’s Day 2023!
8th of March 2023 is Women’s Day in Kazakhstan. Time to have a look how this holiday came to Kazakhstan.
Happy World Wildlife Day 2023
Today is World Wildlife Day 2023. We want to use the moment to have a look on Kazakhstan’s wildlife in danger.
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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.
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!
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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.