Kanye West, now known as Ye, drew 31,000 spectators to his concert in Almaty, including around 7,700 tourists from more than 50 countries and territories. Organizers estimated the economic impact of the tourist influx at approximately 5 billion tenge ($11 million). Kursiv LifeStyle looks at how one of the year’s…
For over 60 years, a museum has been operating in the very center of Almaty, yet it is easy to pass by without even noticing it. Most people hear about it only from cultural heritage experts and those living nearby. Kursiv LifeStyle visited the museum to show you where to…
On Sept. 8, the Almaty Museum of Arts will open a new exhibition, «Musinder: Sculpture of Kazakhstan from the 1950s to the Present.» The show is expected to be a highlight of the new season and will mark the museum’s first anniversary. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at what visitors…
Almaty will host a new event, the SPOT Film Festival, which will screen films from major international festivals. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at which films are on the program. The SPOT Film Festival will run from Sept. 16 to 20 at the Forum cinema and the Tselinny Center of…
Starting Jan. 9, 2027, direct flights will connect Almaty and Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific, the territory’s flag carrier, is set to operate three flights weekly. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details of the new route. Flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The flight from…
A pair of «golden shoes» dating back approximately 1,500 years has been discovered in the grave of a noblewoman on the shores of the Caspian Sea. The find was made at the Karakabak necropolis on the Mangyshlak Peninsula, near Aktau. Kursiv LifeStyle reports on what archaeologists have learned about this…
A laser-based mosquito killer from Chinese startup Photon Matrix Lab has entered mass production. The company plans to ship the first batch of its Photon Matrix devices to customers by the end of August. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at how this futuristic device works. Photon Matrix monitors flying insects…
A Kanye West fan in Almaty created joke merchandise after the rapper’s concert was postponed. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at how a design conceived in a bar in just five minutes helped him recoup the cost of his concert ticket. Oleg, an advertising professional from Almaty, saw an opportunity after the…
According to a new ranking of the world’s best cities for digital nomads — people who work remotely while traveling and living abroad — the top 10 includes cities in Asia, Europe and South America. Kursiv LifeStyle reveals the best places for remote workers to combine work, daily life and…
Kazakhstan is classified as generally a safe travel destination by the U.S. State Department. American tourists are advised to exercise normal precautions when traveling to the country. For travel guidance, U.S. authorities divide countries into four advisory levels: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions;Level 2: Exercise increased caution;Level 3: Reconsider travel;Level…
The editorial team of renowned gastronomic travel magazine Food and Travel has arrived in Almaty to explore the local food scene. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at the locations and venues on the team’s itinerary. The team has already visited several restaurants, markets and local concept-driven venues. They are sampling…
Many foreign travelers visiting the Golden Horde centuries ago later wrote about being stunned by the appearance of steppe horsewomen. From a distance, they looked like stern warriors wearing helmets and carrying spears above their heads. In reality, this was how noble women looked in their traditional tall headdresses, which…
Poorly made animated film «Niu Lai» (English: «Here Comes the Cow») has unexpectedly emerged as one of the main phenomena in Chinese cinema distribution. Following its failed debut, viewers began actively discussing the movie on social media, boosting its box office from several thousand yuan to millions within a few…
Johnny Depp could return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the sixth installment of «Pirates of the Caribbean.» Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed that the filmmakers are in talks with the actor. At the same time, the project is still at the script stage. Kursiv LifeStyle explores why the sixth «Pirates of…
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in the TV series «Heroes» and «Nashville,» has died at the age of 36. Kursiv LifeStyle explores what is known about the actress’s death and her career. The actress’s father, Skip Panettiere, was the first to announce her death. The family has…
The fourth installment in the Spider-Man saga starring Tom Holland continues to smash records, crossing the $2 billion mark at the global box office in less than three weeks. According to Variety, the film has grossed $785.8 million in North America and another $1.236 billion internationally, bringing its worldwide total…
British company And Vinyly offers customers a way to turn a portion of their cremated remains into a playable vinyl record. The company has been in business since 2009 and was founded by musician and vinyl collector Jason Leach. He said the idea began as a joke among a small…
World-renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen will headline a Miner’s Day concert in Karaganda. The performance will be a pleasant gift for residents and visitors to Karaganda, the mining region. It will mark the artist’s final concert in Kazakhstan ahead of a world tour set to begin in the fall. The…
During summer, exposure to sunlight, heat and dry air can cause men’s skin to behave differently. By midday, the face may become oily, irritation can develop after shaving, and pores may become clogged more easily. Many people try to address these problems by washing their faces more often or using…
A family road trip organized by a father of many children from Atyrau has touched Kazakhstanis on social media. He traveled with his children to Aktau, covering approximately 900 kilometers. To make the journey as comfortable as possible, the father transformed the car into a veritable «home on wheels.» Inside,…
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower was expected in the Northern Hemisphere. For people in Kazakhstan, the best time to view it was from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at where the idea of stargazing took Almaty residents. It turned out that many people…
Thai scientists have discovered a new species of lizard and named it after one of the most famous dragons in George R. R. Martin’s universe. The new species has been named Acanthosaura syrax, after Syrax, the dragon ridden by Rhaenyra Targaryen in the television series «House of the Dragon.» Kursiv…
Tickets for Air Astana flights are now available on Ctrip, China’s largest travel and tourism platform. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the results of the move. Almaty’s Department of Tourism said that a campaign to promote the city to Chinese tourists reached more than 75.3 million users. Over two months, ticket…
One of the most anticipated WhatsApp features is finally becoming available to users. The messenger is gradually rolling out usernames that allow users to communicate with new people without revealing their phone numbers. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at what has changed. Some users have already received notifications that their…
