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May 16, 2025

Threads is buzzing in Kazakhstan: A look at its unexpected popularity

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent
Фото: коллаж kursiv.media, бильд-редактор: Милош Муратовский

Recently, Threads, the social network created by Instagram’s parent company Meta, has been gaining remarkable popularity in Kazakhstan. Kursiv LifeStyle explores the phenomenon behind this Twitter alternative, now known as X, created by Mark Zuckerberg. Officially launched in July 2023, Threads quickly became a global sensation. Debuting in 100 countries,…

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May 15, 2025

Park Live Almaty music festival announces second wave of artists

Tatyana Kondratyeva

Tatyana Kondratyeva

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent t.kondratyeva@kursiv.media

The Park Live Almaty international music festival, set to take place in Almaty for the second time, has announced its second wave of performers. Belgian artist Apashe, performing with Brass Orchestra, and Elderbrook, a prominent voice in new-school electronic music, have joined the event’s lineup. They will share the stage…

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May 8, 2025

Nazarbayev’s nephew brings the Gstaad Guy — a favorite of billionaires — to Almaty

Maksim Skopin

Maksim Skopin

Editor Kursiv LifeStyle m.skopin@kursiv.media
коллаж kursiv.media, бильд-редактор: Милош Муратовский

The Gstaad Guy, a British blogger with 1.2 million subscribers, including movie and music stars, and even Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark, visited Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan. The videos he posted on his Instagram account immediately went viral. Kursiv LifeStyle decided to check out what the Gstaad…

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April 30, 2025

Kazakh dogs accompany President Macron during his meetings with kings

Renata Gimatdinova

Renata Gimatdinova

LifeStyle Correspondent

Sometimes, French President Emmanuel Macron meets with high-profile guests in the company of his Tazy dogs. Pictures of him and the king of Denmark with the dogs prove this. Kazakh Tazy dogs were presented to Macron by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan in a gesture of respect and friendship in…

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April 29, 2025

Japanese company to prepare master plan for Bishkek

Renata Gimatdinova

Renata Gimatdinova

LifeStyle Correspondent

Nikken Sekkei Ltd., a Japanese architectural, planning and engineering firm, will be the key contractor responsible for preparing a new general plan for Bishkek. Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev has already officially approved the decision. Rumors about the Japanese company working on the master plan had been circulating since 2023.…

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April 24, 2025

Kazakh horror movie generates buzz at international festival

Olga Cherkassova

Olga Cherkassova

Travel Editor o.cherkassova@kursiv.media

“Zheztyrnak,” a movie based on Kazakh ethnic folklore and made by Kazakhstani studio Clover Street Production, has made it to the semifinal of the prestigious Bloody Horror International Film Festival in Canada. This is the most renowned international platform for the best independent horror movies from all over the world.…

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April 10, 2025

Kyrgyz president reveals why his country needs casinos

Olga Cherkassova

Olga Cherkassova

Travel Editor o.cherkassova@kursiv.media

In an interview with the Kabar news agency, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov explained that his government had legalized casinos to attract foreign investment and promote tourism, as reported by Kaktus.media. However, the president emphasized that Kyrgyz nationals are prohibited from going to casinos. «There are three casinos in Bishkek.…

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April 2, 2025

Freedom Insurance unveils car accident data: Which models top the list?

Camilla Aznabakiyeva

Camilla Aznabakiyeva

Cars section correspondent k.aznabakieva@kursiv.media

As the number of registered vehicles in Kazakhstan continues to grow, so does the number of traffic accidents. Freedom Insurance has shared data with Kursiv.media, revealing that city buses, China’s Changan and Chery crossovers and budget-friendly Chevrolet sedans are among the most accident-prone vehicles. Experts attribute this trend to high…

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March 19, 2025

Central Asia Fashion findings: Kazakhstani fashion brands capture 3.5% of domestic market

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent
Фото: Central Asia Fashion Spring-2025

The Central Asia Fashion Spring 2025 international exhibition has concluded at the Atakent International Exhibition Centre in Almaty. Kursiv LifeStyle shares experts’ insights on the industry’s current state and future prospects. The future of shopping centers Considerable attention has been paid to the development of shopping centers. According to Dmitry…

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March 5, 2025

Dimash teams up with Grammy winner Afanasieff for new song

Rauan Mutair

Rauan Mutair

General News Correspondent rauan.mutairov01@gmail.com

The renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen will release his new song «Love’s Not Over Yet» in collaboration with two-time Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Walter Afanasieff. The song is scheduled to premiere on March 7, 2025. Afanasieff is an acclaimed composer who has worked with some of the biggest names in…

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March 4, 2025

Opera legend José Carreras to perform farewell concerts in Kazakhstan

Renata Gimatdinova

Renata Gimatdinova

LifeStyle Correspondent

Legendary Spanish tenor José Carreras will perform in Astana and Almaty in June 2025 as part of his farewell world tour. Carreras made his first public performance at the age of eight and launched his professional career in 1970 at Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona at the age of…

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February 10, 2025

Sales of brand-new cars are booming in Kazakhstan, while used car market reports stagnation

Anastasia Markova

Anastasia Markova

Consumer market section editor a.markova@kursiv.media
Фото: Shutterstock

In 2024, Kazakhstan’s used car market reported near-zero sales growth amid a decline in used car prices. This resulted from a quantitative and qualitative expansion in the availability of brand-new vehicles. Official dealers set a historic record in passenger car sales, surpassing 200,000 units sold last year. The booming sales…

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January 20, 2025

Kazakhstan reports improvements in mobile internet connections

Tatyana Kondratyeva

Tatyana Kondratyeva

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent t.kondratyeva@kursiv.media

According to the Speedtest Global Index, Kazakhstan climbed one position, reaching 57th place in the global internet speed ranking. The ranking analyzed aggregated data on download and upload speeds, as well as data transfer via mobile and broadband internet. In terms of mobile internet connection speed, Kazakhstan was ranked 57th…

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January 8, 2025

Wanted to join UN but became blogger instead. How Japanese blogger emerged as Kazakhstan’s unofficial ambassador

Ruslan Kazymbetov

Ruslan Kazymbetov

Kursiv LifeStyle Author

Yuji Beleza, a popular Japanese blogger and polyglot has once again arrived in Kazakhstan to meet his followers, enjoy the nature of the Almaty region and enhance his Kazakh language skills. The 26-year-old blogger has gained popularity in Kazakhstan thanks to his resemblance to Kazakhs and his love for Kazakhstani…

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December 2, 2024

Prayer of a Thousand Horse Riders: Almaty hosts Said Atabekov’s exhibition devoted to kokpar

Ruslan Kazymbetov

Ruslan Kazymbetov

Kursiv LifeStyle Author

Aspan Gallery in Almaty is hosting “Prayer of a Thousand Horse Riders,” an exhibition by renowned Kazakhstani artist Said Atabekov. The artist has been documenting the ancient horse-riding sports game kokpar. A Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent attended the exhibition and reports about the artist’s work. Said Atabekov, widely recognized by art…

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November 25, 2024

Uzbekistan to relocate seat of government to new city

Ruslan Kazymbetov

Ruslan Kazymbetov

Kursiv LifeStyle Author

Uzbekistan’s cabinet will relocate to a new city, New Tashkent, which is expected to be completed by 2050, according to a statement from Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reports Gazeta.uz. On Nov. 23, President Mirziyoyev planted a tree as part of a project to create a green belt around the capital.…

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November 13, 2024

George Washington University launches Kazakh and Uzbek language classes

Renata Gimatdinova

Renata Gimatdinova

LifeStyle Correspondent

Kazakh and Uzbek language courses have been launched at the George Washington University (GW) in the U.S. The educational program is held within the Central Asia Program (CAP). The Youth Information Service of Kazakhstan, citing GW, reported on the new course. Anyone interested in learning the languages can attend either class…

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November 8, 2024

No more caged lions: Uzbekistan bans wild animals in circuses

Tatyana Kondratyeva

Tatyana Kondratyeva

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent t.kondratyeva@kursiv.media

Uzbekistan has implemented a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses, applying to both state-run and traveling performances. Under the new regulation, certain species of wild animals can no longer be kept in domestic settings, semi-free environments or artificial habitats. This regulation will take effect on Jan. 1,…

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October 22, 2024

Taliban’s first expo in Almaty showcases ‘antique’ weapons and carpets

Ruslan Kazymbetov

Ruslan Kazymbetov

Kursiv LifeStyle Author

Almaty is hosting its first large exhibition of Afghan goods from Oct. 20 to 22, featuring over 80 companies. This is the second event aimed at strengthening economic ties between Kazakhstan and the Taliban government, which regained power in Afghanistan in August 2021. A Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent attended the exhibition,…

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September 18, 2024

Top five sources of tourism for Kazakhstan

Ruslan Kazymbetov

Ruslan Kazymbetov

Kursiv LifeStyle Author

In the first six months of 2024, nearly 600,000 tourists visited Kazakhstan. Most of them came from Russia, China and India, according to the Bureau of National Statistics. The diversity of international tourists is growing each year, with more travelers from distant countries choosing to visit Kazakhstan. «The growing number…

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September 9, 2024

TEDx is returning to Almaty after a four-year break

Renata Gimatdinova

Renata Gimatdinova

LifeStyle Correspondent

The TEDx project is set to be re-launched in Almaty. The upcoming conference, the first since 2020, will center on the history of Almaty and Kazakhstan’s independence. Founded in 2009 as a branch of the global TED Foundation, the TEDx project aims to share unique ideas, experiences and knowledge through…

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September 6, 2024

Kazakhstan features on the Star Wine List for the first time

Renata Gimatdinova

Renata Gimatdinova

LifeStyle Correspondent

Kursiv.LifeSyle has found out that the Star Wine List map is now featuring locations in Almaty and Astana. Star Wine List is a guide for wine bars and restaurants that marks the best places from all over the world. Sommeliers and oenophiles have noticed that Kazakhstan is also on the…

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