Category: Culture

  •   Dec. 3, 2020

Goal by goat carcass: ‘Polo’ with a Kazakh twist

We are all familiar with polo, the team sport played on horseback. But have you heard of kokpar? When it comes to devising a game with horses, no one does ...

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  •   Dec. 1, 2020

This Kazakh teen remixed a song… and became a star

Debuting on the Billboard Hot 100 chart is no easy feat, let alone stay on it for 17 weeks. But that was exactly what Imanbek Zeikenov did – with a self-confessed ...

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  •   Nov. 24, 2020

Sink your jaws in: The beauty of ancient shark teeth

In Kazakhstan, ancient shark teeth are more than just fossils — they’re a way of life.

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  •   Nov. 16, 2020

How Alexander Vinokourov won Kazakhstan’s gold cycling medal

London, 24th July 2012. With just eight kilometres of a gruelling 250km Olympic road race left, Kazakh cyclist Alexander Vinokourov switched on the afterburners. ...

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  •   Nov. 16, 2020

Why Kazakhstan boxers are knocking everyone out at the Olympics

In a world of hard hits and lightning quick reflexes, Kazakh boxers are one of the best. Their Olympic track record is impressive: Since first participating ...

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  •   Nov. 11, 2020

Learn about Kazakhstan’s prehistoric life through Aktolagay

If you’ve ever wondered what life on Mars would look like, head to the Aktolagay Plateau in West Kazakhstan.

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