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January 13, 2026

Evening time-lapse of mountain resort captivates social media users in Kazakhstan

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

Фото: shutterstock, бильд-редактор: Милош Муратовский

A video of Shymbulak by popular Almaty photographer Dmitry Dotsenko is gaining popularity on social media. The footage features a time-lapse of the ski resort at sunset. Daylight fades into evening and the slopes are illuminated by bright, warm lights. The video has garnered nearly 10,000 likes, with Kaznet users…

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January 13, 2026

Mike Tyson: unforgettable experience with a restroom stop in Kazakhstan

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

Фото: facebook.com/maira.karsakbayeva, бильд-редактор: Дастан Шанай.

Kazakhstani producer Maira Karsakbayeva shared a funny and heartwarming story about actor and former professional boxer Mike Tyson’s visit to Astana. Kursiv LifeStyle explains why the star had to stop a police convoy during his journey. In 2010, the legendary athlete was invited to the Astana Action Film Festival. At…

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January 12, 2026

A new French travel show introduces Kazakhstan to local viewers

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent d.devyatkin@kursiv.media
Фото: instagram.com/pekinexpressofficiel, бильд-редактор: Адэлина Мамедова

According to Zere, a Kazakh blogger living in France for 15 years, the new season of the French TV show «Pékin Express» has led to a surge in positive comments about Kazakhstan. She says she has never seen such interest in the country before. «In France, many people simply don’t…

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January 12, 2026

A hungry fox is no longer cunning — it’s bold as brass

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

Фото: instagram.com/novosti.karaganda/

A funny video from a winter fishing trip near Astana is going viral on Kaznet. The footage shows a steppe fox approaching a sled loaded with fish and trying to steal the catch. Even though the fisherman was standing nearby, the wild animal clearly didn’t seem to care. The fisherman…

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January 12, 2026

Will Smith appears in Kazakh style in Dubai

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

Фото: instagram.com

Kazakh videographer Dastan Mukhamedrakhim met with renowned American actor Will Smith at an international event in Dubai and gifted him a Kazakh shapan — a traditional national coat featuring distinctive patterns. The uploaded video shows Mukhamedrakhim going on stage, putting the garment on the Hollywood star, and taking a photo…

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January 10, 2026

South Korea hosts annual ice fishing festival

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

n.marchenko@kursiv.media

The famous Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival 2026, an annual ice fishing event held in Hwacheon County, a mountainous region about 90 kilometers from Seoul, South Korea, is welcoming visitors on Jan. 10, Yonhap reported. The fishing event is centered on the sancheoneo, a Korea-native salmonid fish species caught on the…

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January 9, 2026

A remote corner of Kazakhstan where American tourists are still rare

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media
Фото: washingtonpost.com, бильд-редактор: Дастан Шанай

Traveling across the Mangystau region of western Kazakhstan can feel more like a lunar expedition than a road trip. Driving off-road in four-wheel-drive vehicles, travelers pass bleached rock formations, broad plateaus and vast empty plains that show little sign of human presence, the Washington Post reported. The dramatic landscape, shaped…

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January 9, 2026

BTS fans brace for upcoming album and world tour

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent d.devyatkin@kursiv.media
Фото: ibighit.com, бильд-редактор: Адэлина Мамедова

The world-renowned K-pop band BTS is set to return to the stage following a lengthy pause. Kursiv LifeStyle shares what is known about the upcoming album and world tour. The first news of the group’s reunion appeared in summer 2025. At that time, all seven members announced during a live…

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January 8, 2026

British documentary explores football hooligans in Aktobe

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent d.devyatkin@kursiv.media
Фото: youtube.com/@AwayDaysTV, бильд-редактор: Милош Муратовский

«Away Days with Jake Hanrahan,» a YouTube project that describes itself as an underground journalism outlet, has released a new documentary focusing on football hooligan culture in Kazakhstan’s Aktobe, a city largely unknown to many Western viewers. Jake Hanrahan and Jonny Pickup visited Aktobe ahead of the city’s match against…

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January 8, 2026

Kazakh inspirational content creator turns out to be AI

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

Фото: instagram.com/aileen_blog/бильд-редактор: Серикжан Ковланбаев

A young woman named Ailin, known for her distinctive appearance, recently gained attention in Kazakhstan’s online community. In her videos, she told viewers about being bullied at school for vitiligo — a condition that causes areas of skin to lose color — and about how she learned to accept herself.…

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January 8, 2026

Sanrio set to launch museum in April

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

n.marchenko@kursiv.media

Japan-based entertainment company Sanrio — famous worldwide for its Hello Kitty and other character brands — is set to establish a permanent museum dedicated to its history and to its founder, Shintaro Tsuji, in Yamanashi Prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, in April, NHK World reported. The exhibition will focus on Sanrio’s…

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January 6, 2026

Three men say ‘thank you’ to a good Samaritan nearly 20 years later

Aidana Seisembek

Aidana Seisembek

A touching story about a good deed done nearly two decades ago and unexpectedly returned has gone viral in Kazakhstan. According to Innabat Yakubova, the events date back to 2006, when she was 22 and working as a waitress at a bar. At the time, three students would come in…

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January 5, 2026

Egypt to streamline airport arrivals and departures

Aidana Seisembek

Aidana Seisembek

Egypt is set to eliminate paper arrival cards for passengers arriving at and departing from the country’s airports, Al Raya reported, citing Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny. According to him, the move aims to streamline travel procedures and allow passengers to save time. The new system is expected to…

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January 5, 2026

Maduro’s Nike tracksuit goes viral

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent d.devyatkin@kursiv.media
Kоллаж kursiv.media, бильд-редактор: Дастан Шанай

Reports of the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stirred not only the world’s media but also the shelves of a popular brand. Kursiv LifeStyle explains how the tracksuit became the first fashion trend of 2026. According to media reports, mentions of the «Nike Tech Fleece» garnered tens of millions…

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January 5, 2026

Tuna sells for millions of dollars at Tokyo market

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

n.marchenko@kursiv.media

On Jan. 5, the Toyosu Market in Tokyo, Japan — renowned for its large-scale fish trade and regular auctions — sold a 243-kilogram bluefin tuna for roughly $3.2 million at the first auction of the year, setting a new record at the annual New Year’s auction, The Associated Press reported.…

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December 31, 2025

Almaty region house goes viral for its New Year decorations

Aidana Seisembek

Aidana Seisembek

An elaborately decorated house in Shelek, a town in the Almaty region, is going viral on social media. Videos showcasing the bright New Year lights have gathered thousands of likes and enthusiastic comments. The façade and surrounding area are adorned with numerous string lights and illuminated figures. In the courtyard,…

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December 31, 2025

Festive Almaty prepares to welcome the New Year

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

n.marchenko@kursiv.media

New Year, one of the most anticipated holidays in many countries, is just around the corner. Kazakhstan’s largest city, Almaty, is preparing for traditional public celebrations with open-air concerts and festive activities. The main location for tourists and residents to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere and welcome the New…

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December 31, 2025

Netherlands outlaws firecrackers and fireworks

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent d.devyatkin@kursiv.media
Фото: shutterstock, бильд-редактор: Серикжан Ковланбаев

This New Year’s celebration will be the last time Dutch citizens are allowed to set off firecrackers. The country’s parliament has approved a complete ban on the use of pyrotechnics by private individuals. Starting next year, only professional fireworks show organizers will be permitted to use them, Bild reported. Because…

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December 30, 2025

Denmark ends traditional letter delivery

Tanat Kozhmanov

Tanat Kozhmanov

t.kozhmanov@kursiv.media
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - OCTOBER 2019: Classical post box. Kastellet fortress, located in Copenhagen

PostNord, Denmark’s state-run postal service, will deliver its last letter this week, ending traditional letter delivery after more than 400 years, according to CNN. Denmark is the first country to end letter delivery, as almost everyone now communicates digitally for both personal and official messages. As part of this change,…

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December 30, 2025

K-drama star Son Suk-ku visits Kazakhstan amid viral photos

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent d.devyatkin@kursiv.media
Фото: instagram.com/sonsukku/ бильд-редактор: Серикжан Ковланбаев

Popular South Korean actor Son Suk-ku has been spotted in photos taken in Kazakhstan. Kursiv LifeStyle covers Kazakhstani users’ reactions to the star’s arrival. A fan account on Instagram posted photos of the actor in Kazakhstan. Son can be seen in a car bearing Kazakh license plates, leaning out of…

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December 29, 2025

The star of the ‘Young Sheldon’ series turns out to be a Kazakh music fan

Aset Smagulov

Aset Smagulov

коллаж kursiv.media, бильд-редактор: Дастан Шанай

American actor Iain Armitage, best known for his role as young Sheldon Cooper in the series «Young Sheldon,» has revealed himself to be a big fan of Kazakh music. His top songs for 2025 on Apple Music include Kazakh rapper Skryptonite and his mixtape «Fantasy Mixtape, Vol. 1,” singer Ayau…

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December 29, 2025

A possible ‘Pretty Woman’ sequel sparks online discussion

Aidana Seisembek

Aidana Seisembek

Rumors about a «Pretty Woman» sequel have surfaced online after fake posters supposedly promoting the film’s second part on Netflix appeared on the internet, the Daily Mail reported. It later turned out to be fake, as there was no official announcement. «Pretty Woman” depicts a romance between the financial tycoon…

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December 29, 2025

Dimash fan in Mexico to receive dombra as a gift

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent d.devyatkin@kursiv.media
Фото: instagram.com/culture_qostanai/ бильд-редактор: Серикжан Ковланбаев

Residents of the Kostanay region, in northern Kazakhstan, helped make the dream of a young fan of Dimash Qudaibergen from Mexico come true. Kursiv LifeStyle covers how a Kazakh dombra — a two-stringed plucked musical instrument central to Kazakhstan’s folk music — set off on a 11,000-kilometer journey. Writer Abylai…

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December 29, 2025

Dog lovers gather for a parade in Ust-Kamenogorsk

Aidana Seisembek

Aidana Seisembek

To celebrate the New Year — a major holiday in Kazakhstan — residents and local authorities usually decorate homes and public spaces with festive lights and evergreen trees. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, in eastern Kazakhstan, they went a step further by organizing a dog parade. On Dec. 27, the Pet Dog New…

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