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Stories about Kazakhstan

President Zelenskyy’s first interview with Central Asian journalists warns of dangers of being in Russia’s orbit

The war has created a gap between once close partners

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

3 June 2024

Symbolic, but distant in the future: A dam on Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn river

The construction is financed by Kyrgyzstan and its downsteam neighbors

Written by Vlast.kz

15 May 2024

What stands behind Central Asia’s ugly problem with domestic violence

The authorities' reluctance and indifference cost women lives and wellbeing

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

29 April 2024

Central Asia’s unique tradition of singing during Ramadan keeps evolving

From pre-Islamic ritual to Ramadan-themed song and national tradition

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

8 April 2024

Under threat: The life of Karakalpak activists in Kazakhstan

Year-long detentions, asylum rejections, and pressure from all sides

Written by Vlast.kz

26 March 2024

Kazakhstan’s oil fund is one of the most opaque in the world

The whole nation's financial wellbeing is decided by one person

Written by Vlast.kz

6 March 2024

In Kazakhstan, ‘Bloody January’ is still a taboo topic

Attempts to uncover the truth behind deadly protests are censored

Written by Ramil Niyazov-Adyljan

2 February 2024

Kazakhstan’s national identity is deeply connected to its food culture

Ethno-demographic changes and colonial legacy affect food culture

Written by Vlast.kz

11 January 2024

What did Central Asian presidents talk about in their New Year's addresses?

Demographic milestones, constitutional referendums, new cities, and more

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

5 January 2024

Will organized crime survive the government onslaught in Central Asia?

The biggest crimes bosses are either dead or behind bars

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

28 December 2023

Kazakhstan’s ‘foreign agent’ list threatens NGOs

Kremlin's similar initiative has annihilated civil society in Russia

Written by Vlast.kz

25 December 2023

Kazakhstan’s ex-president releases a controversial memoir

It is by far his most popular book

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

18 December 2023

Uzbekistan celebrates reformist Jadid movement in the new documentary

Their avant garde ideas from the past remain relevant today

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

14 December 2023

Tatar language activist who identifies as queer: ‘Under the influence of the modern Russian state, Central Asian politicians are trying to implement similar anti-gay policies’

Tatar queer language activist talks about Kazakhstan and Russia challenges

Written by Elmira Lyapina

17 November 2023

Anti-war activist punk musician from Yakutia detained in Kazakhstan

He waited four months for a humanitarian visa to go to Germany

Written by Holod Media, Daria Dergacheva

18 October 2023

Meet Central Asia’s giant and wildly expensive Arashan sheep

They cost more than apartments and expensive cars

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

18 October 2023

Why does Sinophobia remain strong in Kazakhstan?

Government errors fuel fears about China

Written by Vlast.kz

27 September 2023

In Central Asia, the concerts of pro-war Russian celebrities are canceled in solidarity with Ukraine

When music, war, and politics become one

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

25 September 2023

Central Asian people's path to the American dream is full of dangers

They either climb over the wall or enter as refugees

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

21 September 2023

Shifting tides: Do Kazakhs still like Russia?

Latest research shows fewer people in Kazakhstan view Russia “favorably”

Written by Vlast.kz

15 September 2023

Central Asian presidents cannot stop appointing their relatives to high-level posts

Blood ties trump merit and professional qualifications

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

31 August 2023

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