Stories about Kazakhstan from July, 2008
Soviet History: Russian-Korean Migration in Central Asia
Otto's Random Thoughts addresses the migration of Russian-Koreans from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan 1937-1959.
Soviet History: Nuclear Disaster Areas
The Turkish Invasion posts a link to a documentary photo site on nuclear disaster areas in the former Soviet Union.
Kazakhstan: U.S. Urges Astana to Foster Reforms
Zhanna Zhukova reports on what was said Tuesday at the U.S. Helsinki Commission hearing on Kazakhstan’s OSCE chairmanship bid. Washington urged Kazakhstan to show clear signs of democratic progress before...
Kazakhstan: Astana Anniversary
Bloggers discuss how the celebrations of the anniversary of Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, went. They were so widely advertised and loads of public finance was spent on the tenth anniversary of the capital, that most of the citizens - and bloggers - sighed with relieve when the whole fuss was over.
Kazakhstan: Olympics Blogwatch
On the eve of the Beijing Olympiad, the Kazakhstani bloggers discuss what chances their country has to performs decently in summer sports.
Kazakhstan: Mega Media Holding
Adam reports on creation of a new Kazakhstan media holding company, made up of state-owned and – of course – pro-government outlets.
Kazakhstan: Mittal’s Business Still at Risk
Adam Kesher reflects on the recent developments around Arcelor Mittal’s enterprise in Kazakhstan against the background of evolving resource nationalism trends in Kazakhstan and consolidation of major industries in hands...
Kazakhstan: The Rise of Kazakh Military
Adam tells that new types of ammunition, designed in Israel, but made in Kazakhstan, comply with the world trends in the sphere of design of high-precision weaponry.
Kazakhstan: New Scandal, Bribes and Politics
The Roberts Report reviews the new scandal evolving around Kazakhstan following the Sunday Times article, alleging that KazmunaiGas paid $2 million for vice-president Cheney’s visit to Astana in 2005.
Kazkahstan: Pipeline Blast
Patrick Frost reprots that a 20-mile section of a natural gas pipeline, which travels from western Kazakhstan into Russian territory, was shut down late yesterday after an explosion damaged the...
Kazakhstan: Any Chance for Democratization?
Adam reflects on the political developments in Kazakhstan in light of its future OSCE chairmanship.
Kazakhstan: No commitments
Adam reports that General Secretary of the Parliamentary Assembly of OSCE R. Oliver Spencer has said in Astana that Kazakhstan will chair the OSCE in 2010 even if the commitments,...
Kazakhstan: Opposition wants reforms
Adam says that opposition in Kazakhstan offers its own draft legislation to be adopted in order to enhance democratization of the political system and “earn” a grounded OSCE chairmanship of...
Kazakhstan: Nobel for Nazarbayev
Joshua Foust reflects on a letter from U.S. Congressmen Darrel Issa and Charlie Melancon in which they nominated Nursultan Nazarbayev, president of Kazakhstan, for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Kazakhstan: Movie Tickets Wanted
KZBlog reviews the Hollywood's opening this week, the “Wanted” movie, directed by Timur Bekmambetov – a native son of Kazakhstan, born in Atyrau.
