UNESCO chief slams 'barbaric' destruction of Iraq heritage
UNESCO chief Irina Bokova slammed the "barbaric" destruction of Iraq's cultural heritage.
Sabina Altynbekova represents Kazakhstan at cultural exchange event in Vietnam
Kazakhstan’s volleyball player Sabina Altynbekova has taken part in a cultural exchange event in Vietnam.
Kazakh scientist finds unique Al-Farabi treatises in Europe
A scientist from Kazakhstan has found a dozen of unique treatises attributed to the great thinker Abu Nasr al-Farabi.
Pierre Richard to star in film about Kazakhstan
The French are going to shoot a movie in Kazakhstan starring Pierre Richard in lead role.
Japan PM vows to work against 'war culture'
Japanese Prime Minister pledged to eliminate "war culture" from the world as he highlighted Tokyo's aid in crises from the Middle East to Ukraine.
First World Nomad Games draw crowds
World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan gave thousands of visitors a taste of real nomadic spirit of competition.
18-y.o. girl marries dog in India
18-year-old Indian girl has married a dog to break an evil spell that was supposed to bring misfortune to her first husband.
Golden Princess found 2 years ago finally shown to public
The most significant archaeological find in Kazakhstan has finally been presented to the anxiously waiting public.
Silk Road explorers from Kazakhstan: Minarets of Xinjiang
The expedition group from Kazakhstan has immersed itself into the spiritual life of the ancient and enigmatic city of Kashgar.
Yurt may be recognized as Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan's cultural heritage: UNESCO
Yurt, a portable dwelling of Central Asian nomads, may be recognized as a cultural heritage of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan by the end of 2014.
Nazarbayev wants to boost Ulytau tourist potential
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev spoke about the significance of Ulytau, a cultural heritage of the Kazakh nation.
Star-studded super Saturday at Salzburg Festival
The Salzburg Festival is set for its cultural highlight of the year with an eagerly awaited new production of Verdi's opera "Il Trovatore".
Astana Opera soloists to perform in Italy
Director of La Scala ballet company Makhar Vaziev has invited to soloists of Astana Opera to perform in Italy.
11 y.o. Kazakh pianist wins competition in Cannes
11-y.o. pianist from Kokshetau, Kazakhstan, Alina Galiyeva has won a prestigious international competition in
France.
19-y.o. Kazakhstani wins at Piter Street Games
Abay Kozhakhmetov from Almaty has won the first place in Tricking Pro nomination at Piter Street Games.
Silk Road included into World Heritage: Kazakhstan to ensure protection of cultural site
Kazakh representative to the UNESCO Executive Council Asel Utegenova said that Kazakhstan would ensure necessary protection of monuments included into the World Heritage.
Kazakh breakthrough movie wins First Feature Award at Washington Filmfest
Kazakh-German drama film Harmony Lessons by Kazakh director Emir Baigazin won the Busboys and Poets First Feature Award at the 28th Filmfest DC.
Kazakhstan's Marat Bisengaliev records album with London Symphony Orchestra
World-famous Kazakh violinist Marat Bisengaliev has recorded an album of neoclassical music of a Kazakh composer with the renowned London Symphony Orchestra.
Nazarbayev and Abdullah II discuss cooperation between Kazakhstan and Jordan
President Nazarbayev has discussed prospects and development of bilateral cooperation with the King of Jordan Abdullah II.
Hungary opens monument to Kazakh poet
A monument to the great Kazakh poet Abai was erected in Hungary’s capital Budapest.