Work on launching the long-anticipated light rail transit (LRT) line in Astana continue to attract attention from both capital residents and social media users. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at how a video of rolling stock turned into a source of jokes about barge haulers and Ancient Egypt. A video…
On March 20, Air Astana officially announced a collaboration with Sandyk, a restaurant serving authentic Kazakh cuisine, unveiling a new in-flight menu dedicated to the Nauryz holiday. Among the guests at the event, hosted by actor Sanjar Madi in Almaty, were prominent Kazakh journalists Aigul Mukei and Dina Tolepbergen; popular…
According to the latest World Happiness Report, Kazakhstan placed 33rd among 147 surveyed countries, climbing 10 notches from last year and marking its best result to date. The report was conducted by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development…
Kazakhstani travel content creator Dastan Mukhamedrakhim came into the spotlight of the global film industry, as Tom Holland, star of the «Spider-Man» film series, noticed and liked his post. Mukhamedrakhim became an official partner of Sony Pictures and Marvel in a global promotional campaign for the new film «Spider-Man: Brand…
On March 20, BTS, the globally recognized K-pop band, returned with the long-anticipated album «Arirang,» announced on Jan. 4, marking the group’s first full-length album since «Be» was released in 2020. The album’s 14 tracks, led by the single «SWIM,» are already available on major streaming services, including Apple Music…
An individual was arrested after entering the enclosure of well-known pygmy hippo Moo Deng, which went viral on social media in 2024, at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, the Bangkok Post reported. The incident occurred on March 17. The man, later identified as a Thai national, entered the enclosure of Moo…
Starting July 11, a new international flight connecting Vietnam, the Czech Republic and Kazakhstan will be launched, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport press service reported. Vietnamese carrier VietJet Air is set to launch the service on the Hanoi -Almaty-Prague route, to be operated twice a week using Airbus A330 aircraft. This…
A famous story of human kindness from a decade ago has been cast in metal, with a new art installation built over the riverbed of the Big Almaty River, which flows into the Sayran reservoir. The sculptural composition recreates the moment of a dog rescue that touched millions of social…
Visitors to the Eiffel Tower can now experience a new perspective of the landmark through a recently opened suspension bridge installed between its east and west pillars, as reported by Euronews. The attraction, known as «The Vertigo of the Tower,» spans 40 meters and is located nearly 60 meters above…
The World Cup cross-country event in Oslo featured what seemed to be one of the strangest races in the history of ski sports. British athlete Gabriel Gledhill, 23, turned the challenging 50-kilometer course into a «party.» Around the third lap, Gledhill decided that competing was boring and began accepting «gifts»…
The 2000s star Ricky Martin is set to perform for the first time in Almaty. The Puerto Rican singer’s concert is scheduled for July 18 and will feature the biggest hits of his career. The event will take place at Spartak Stadium in Almaty’s Central Park. Organizers promise a spectacular…
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have identified a striking link between major music releases and fatal traffic crashes in the U.S., according to a recent study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Titled «Smartphones, Online Music Streaming, and Traffic Fatalities,» the study suggests that the release of highly…
Yaks, an unusual sight, have started appearing in the foothills in Almaty more often. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at recent encounters with the animals and explains how to behave correctly around them. A post on Threads by an Almaty resident recently went viral, showing a photo of the bovines walking down…
After winter, some people complain of fatigue, dry skin, brittle hair and general weakness. Certain vitamin deficiencies may indeed be more common at the end of winter. Vitamin D Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common worldwide. The vitamin is produced in the skin when it is exposed…
A remarkable incident in China resembled news reporting from the future. Police had to intervene in a conflict between a human and a robot. The incident took place in Macau, near a residential complex in the Patane district, according to the South China Morning Post. Authorities said an elderly woman…
“Scream 7” has set a franchise record at the box office. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at how much the new installment of the iconic slasher has grossed. According to Paramount, the global box office has reached $176.9 million, allowing the latest movie to surpass the franchise’s previous record holders.…
It appears that Kyrgyz rap is being taken seriously not only by listeners but also at the state level. Kyrgyz Minister of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev met with artists from the local hip-hop scene to discuss the genre’s future in the country. Well-known local performers, including…
Female infertility is discussed more often than male infertility. However, in about 50% of cases, difficulties with conception are linked to men’s health. What causes male infertility? Male infertility is most often associated with changes in sperm quality, including a low sperm count, reduced motility (movement), or abnormal sperm structure.…
Aircraft are becoming a safer means of travel, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Kursiv LifeStyle explains how air accident statistics are changing. According to the latest report, 51 air accidents occurred in 38.7 million flights in 2025, down from 54 incidents in 2024. On average, such accidents…
Seven days before the release of the long-anticipated album “Arirang” by the globally recognized K-pop band BTS, the group released an animated trailer, building even more excitement among waiting fans. The animation opens with seven young men winding up a phonograph, and the melody of the Korean folk song “Arirang”…
Anatoliy Visselskiy, PE teacher from Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan, made it into the Guinness World Records after breaking the record previously held by an Italian athlete. He managed to achieve the longest duration in the dead hang position using only two fingers — two minutes and seven seconds — surpassing the previous…
On Feb. 4, a cargo ship carrying automobiles from Southampton, England, to New York, U.S., picked up an unexpected passenger: a 2-year-old male red fox, the Associated Press reported. The day after the ship’s arrival at the Port of New York and New Jersey on Feb. 18, the fox was…
Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta has acquired Moltbook — an unusual social media platform where AI agents communicate instead of people, according to Axios. The project was launched in late January. Its concept differs from traditional social media platforms. Moltbook resembles Reddit, but posts and comments are created by AI agents, while…
An unusual blog has unexpectedly gained popularity on Russian-speaking Instagram. The account @spoon_vs_the_wall posts short daily videos of a man trying to drill a hole in a concrete wall with a spoon. The videos are extremely simple: a gloved hand, a spoon and a round indentation in the wall that…
