Few things capture the spirit of the times as vividly as the words, memes, and trends circulating across dominant social platforms. Following a tradition long observed by international media outlets and publishers, the editorial team at Kursiv.media set out to identify Kazakhstan’s Word of the Year for 2025. A year…
Instagram is developing a dedicated television app that will let users watch Reels directly on their TVs. The service is expected to debut in the U.S. on Amazon Fire TV devices. How the TV experience will work According to Instagram, users can log in with up to five existing accounts…
China plans to launch its first domestically produced passenger airship, the Xiangyun AS700, in 2026. The aircraft — unofficially nicknamed the «sky beluga» for its streamlined shape and pale exterior — has become a milestone in China’s airship development, according to the Global Times. The AS700 is 50 meters long…
AI-created adult content has flooded the internet. But typically, only users themselves know which photos they feed into face-swap tools that insert a person’s likeness into explicit material. That secrecy vanished when Secret Desires — an erotic roleplay chatbot and AI image generator — left portions of its cloud storage…
Demand for Louis Vuitton and Gucci products remained strong in 2025, with more than 13 Louis Vuitton items added to the eBay marketplace every minute, according to analysts at the online platform. Prada, Burberry, Armani, and Dior followed, underscoring continued interest in iconic fashion houses. New names and growing popularity…
A video has gone viral on social media showing a woman visiting a beauty salon in Seoul — not for makeup or a haircut, but to have stylists determine her color type. The clip was posted by blogger Rykipo, who lives in Korea and shares stories about local customs, traditions…
A majority of South Koreans avoid conversations about death or end-of-life decisions with their families, according to a recent study by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, The Straits Times reported. The think tank surveyed adults across the country on their perceptions of death and dying. About 54%…
Construction is underway in Bishkek on what will be the largest sports facility in Central Asia — an international-class stadium built to FIFA standards. Designed to hold 51,000 spectators, the arena is expected to become the flagship of Kyrgyzstan’s sports infrastructure. Bishkek ArenaPlans for the stadium were first announced in…
A four-day workweek benefits both businesses and employees, according to a study published on July 21 in the Nature Human Behavior journal. Yet even with no legal obstacles, employers in Kazakhstan remain hesitant to embrace the trend. Boosting work efficiency In recent years, over 140 companies across five countries —…
Using Vladimir Lenin’s image and name in business branding is a high-risk strategy with polarizing appeal, one that can either attract a niche market or provoke significant backlash. Whether Lenin serves as an effective brand for businesses tapping into «communist nostalgia» or «communist chic,» trends seen in some post-communist countries…
Kazakhstan has ended up near the bottom of the international Quality of Life Index. Kursiv LifeStyle has reviewed how the country got there. The rating is prepared by Numbeo, a large analytical platform and is calculated based on the Quality of Life Index, which includes eight indicators: Purchasing power Security…
Alexey Kuzmichev, a Belarusian artist, tried to dig up Vincent van Gogh’s grave in France in a performance called «Renaissance.» Kursiv LifeStyle has watched the video of this «act of art.» The legend of postimpressionism is buried at the municipal graveyard in French Auvers-sur-Oise. Kuzmichev arrived there in a white…
The American dream factory – Hollywood – is set to convert Skibidi Toilet, a popular cartoon series on YouTube, into a full-fledged movie and create a new franchise. Michael Bay and Adam Goodman, the former head of Paramount Pictures, have confirmed their engagement in the project, according to Variety. Skibidi…
