New Generation Orchestra: How a Kazakh Project is Turning Instrumental and Classical Music into a Cultural Trend
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New Generation Orchestra: How a Kazakh Project is Turning Instrumental and Classical Music into a Cultural Trend

In an interview with STEPPE, Aidos and Aigerim Mendaliev, founders of Tynda Music, shared stories of their early careers, how they singlehandedly organized their first concerts, why it’s important...

Nargis Dustmatova: Women are not just users of fintech — they are building it
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Nargis Dustmatova: Women are not just users of fintech — they are building it

Nargis Dustmatova, a prominent CAMCA Network member from Uzbekistan, is a key voice in Central Asia’s fintech landscape. As Chairwoman of the Fintech Association of Uzbekistan and Managing Director...

The digital path of KTZ: how technology is transforming transportation management
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The digital path of KTZ: how technology is transforming transportation management

Railways have long been considered a symbol of stability and tradition, with systems that have operated unchanged for decades. However, the digital revolution is reshaping even the most...

"People Don’t Fall in Love in a Traffic Jam": An Interview with Architect Riccardo Marini
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"People Don’t Fall in Love in a Traffic Jam": An Interview with Architect Riccardo Marini

In our latest piece, our editor Aidanа Kurmangaliyeva spoke with Italian architect and speaker of ARCHICA Riccardo Marini, who has been working in Almaty for five years. He is one of the key...

Oraclus: Search Engine Developed in Kazakhstan Uses GPT Algorithms to Answer Any Question About Web3.
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Oraclus: Search Engine Developed in Kazakhstan Uses GPT Algorithms to Answer Any Question About Web3. 

Oraclus is an innovative AI search engine that generates answers to any user request related to Web3. The service's co-founder, Alibek Polatov, says, “To put it briefly, it’s a GPT for Web3.”...

Why there are so few women artists in the art world?
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Why there are so few women artists in the art world?

We tell you how the WAAW World movement appeared.

Connectivity between Europe and Central Asia: from the interview with European Commission Vice President
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Connectivity between Europe and Central Asia: from the interview with European Commission Vice President

European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis discussed the importance of the connection between Europe and Central Asia.

Ancient traditions and modern interpretations: Kazakh wedding rituals
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Ancient traditions and modern interpretations: Kazakh wedding rituals

How people made proposals in the past, how brides said good-bye to their relatives, and why their faces were covered before the wedding.

The impact of COVID-19 on children's mental health
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The impact of COVID-19 on children's mental health

Haileybury Astana Director John Coles talks about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected children's well-being and mental health, and what to do if the distance learning scenario happens again.

Maria Rybakova: «Life is very mysterious, and writing elucidates those mysteries, so you start to think about them more»
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Maria Rybakova: «Life is very mysterious, and writing elucidates those mysteries, so you start to think about them more»

Assistant professor and famous writer Maria told us why writing is transformative, what inspires her to write, how she feels about travelling and living in Astana.