Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revealed the reason behind his icy swim in Lake Kolsai, located in southeastern Kazakhstan, during his journey around the country’s landmarks. The businessman posted a video in his Stories on his Russian-language Telegram channel, where he is seen walking into the water to remove a…
Utility workers in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, have begun spreading poison to kill rats near residential areas and public spaces, prompting concern about visible red granules in easily accessible locations. Residents are concerned that stray animals, birds, and children could be exposed to the poison, which has also been found…
Jade Henderson, a 32-year-old bodybuilder from Australia, broke the Guinness World Record by doing 733 pull-ups in one hour. She beat the previous record of 725, which Eva Clarke set in 2016, according to the United Press International. During her record attempt, Henderson averaged over 12 pull-ups each minute. She…
The mountains around Almaty in Kazakhstan have seen the installation of the country’s first ascent counter. The automated ascent counter was installed on the summit of Big Almaty Peak at an altitude of 3,680 meters. Its purpose is to collect data on tourism activity by tracking how many people climb…
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi for the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), noting that they have developed a new form of molecular architecture. The unique materials discovered by the scientists are capable of…
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province, China, is the world’s highest bridge, with its deck rising 625 meters. In addition to its impressive height, the bridge spans nearly 3 kilometers, with a main span of 1,420 meters, according to the Guardian. The bridge links the Liuzhi Special District…
More people are trying cold-water swimming and ice baths to improve their health and mood naturally. Many enthusiasts report feeling mental and physical benefits, but experts caution that these activities pose real risks if not done safely, according to the Associated Press. Dr. Mark Harper, an anesthesiologist who researches cold-water…
American rapper and producer Sean Combs, known as Diddy (also referred to as Puff Daddy and P. Diddy), seems to have decided to waste no time and immediately reached for the top in seeking a presidential pardon. According to TMZ, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the artist had asked…
Spotify, a Swedish audio streaming service, has announced a new partnership with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. According to the New Musical Express, this collaboration provides users with access to AI-powered recommendations for music and podcasts. Now, both Premium and Free subscribers will be able to connect their Spotify accounts to ChatGPT, allowing…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé brought up his recent trip to Kazakhstan, reacting to a post by his clubmate Arda Güler on Instagram. The Turkish midfielder posted a photo from the jet after the match against Kairat in Almaty, showing Güler himself and a sleeping Mbappé. In the Sept. 30…
Kairat head coach Rafael Urazbakhtin shared his thoughts on the luxurious gifts presented to the club’s goalkeepers following recent high-profile matches. Urazbakhtin said that football is a team sport, and any support should be directed to the club as a whole, not to individual players. «In my opinion, if they…
Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” exploded onto the scene, smashing multiple music industry records within just 24 hours of its release, according to Euronews. According to data from Luminate, the pop star’s 12th studio album soared to 2.7 million copies sold in the U.S. on its…
The project that action legend Jackie Chan has been working on in Kazakhstan has been revealed. Kursiv LifeStyle reports what is known about the upcoming film. The Hong Kong actor and director is taking part in the filming of the concluding part of the “Armour of God” saga, subtitled “Ultimatum”,…
The team at an Italian shoe company joyfully celebrated their beloved longtime colleague, Letizia Galli, who reached the remarkable milestone of her 105th birthday at work. The joyous occasion was captured in a video shared on the brand’s social media. Laughter and cheers filled the room as employees entered Galli’s…
Taylor Swift has revealed her 12th studio album, «The Life of a Showgirl,» marking another shift in her career. While touring Europe, she collaborated with producers Max Martin and Shellback. According to The Guardian, the album pays tribute to her energetic career and offers a look behind the scenes of…
Kazakhstan marks a milestone this week as its first all-female crew embarks on a historic mission — not into space, but into a ground-based module meticulously engineered to replicate the conditions of real spaceflight. The 10-day experiment, called SANA-1, places four female researchers in a confined habitat that simulates a…
A video featuring Kazakhstani star singer Dimash Qudaibergen, opera legends Plácido Domingo and José Carreras and cellist HAUSER has reached the finals of the prestigious European Lovie Awards. According to Dimashnews.com, the artists’ collaborative performance of “My Way,” presented at the anniversary edition of the Virtuosos Talent Show, is competing…
A social media marketing specialist for Real Madrid’s official Instagram account made an amusing mistake. Instead of tagging Central Stadium (Ortalyq Stadıony in Kazakh), they accidentally tagged a pawnshop named Ortalyq in one of the posts. A business from Almaty was on vivid display in the football club’s tags for…
Social media is discussing a video showing Almaty’s Kairat players returning to their hotel late in the evening. The footballers arrived quietly and almost unnoticed — with only a few fans there to greet them. Earlier, Spain’s Real Madrid arrived in Almaty overnight on Sept. 29, with hundreds of fans…
Real Madrid’s rising prospect Kylian Mbappé immediately drew the attention of football fans upon his arrival in Almaty. Long before the Spanish team landed at the city’s airport, hundreds of fans had already gathered there overnight, and a similar scene unfolded near the InterContinental Hotel. Admirers of the La Liga…
Following Real Madrid CF’s arrival in Almaty, football fans are watching the players’ every step. Kursiv LifeStyle reports on the craze around the InterContinental Almaty. Despite the working day being in full swing, several dozen fans surrounded the venue’s gates. The crowd mostly consisted of students, young school-age fans, and…
A historic match for Kazakhstan kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 30, 2025, as Almaty’s Kairat faces Real Madrid. Kursiv LifeStyle reports on the creative and desperate ways fans without tickets try to watch. Some supporters have attempted to get into Central Stadium «from the inside.» The stadium’s official website recently listed…
Kazakhstan’s biggest city, Almaty, has recently hosted several international events, including concerts by Jennifer Lopez and the Backstreet Boys, and it is preparing to host the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid and Kairat on Sept. 30. Although international tourists may come specifically for such events, Almaty also offers…
On the night of Sept. 29, a charter flight carrying Real Madrid players landed in Almaty. Among the arriving athletes were stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham. The team was accommodated at the five-star InterContinental Almaty, which is closed to other guests until the team leaves…
