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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...

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17 минут EN
Kazakhstan Has What the World Needs: Jonathan Elkind on Central Asia’s Climate Future
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Kazakhstan Has What the World Needs: Jonathan Elkind on Central Asia’s Climate Future

Jonathan Elkind has spent his career at the crossroads of global energy and climate policy — from serving as the U.S. Assistant...

7 минут EN
7 минут EN
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...

10 минут EN
10 минут EN
"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...

31 минута EN
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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,...

6 минут EN
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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.

15 минут EN
15 минут EN
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.

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"Soviet-style education is about specialization": an interview with the President of Cintana Education about higher education in Central Asia
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"Soviet-style education is about specialization": an interview with the President of Cintana Education about higher education in Central Asia

How to open a university today, the differences between the Soviet and American styles of education and effective grant systems.

8 минут EN
8 минут EN
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.

9 минут EN
9 минут EN
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.

9 минут EN
9 минут EN
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.

12 минут EN
12 минут EN
Dr Gabriel McGuire: «I would absolutely explain to my friends the tradition of eating sheep's heads before they come to Kazakhstan»
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Dr Gabriel McGuire: «I would absolutely explain to my friends the tradition of eating sheep's heads before they come to Kazakhstan»

Anthropologist, ethnographer and professor Gabriel McGuire told us how he learned Kazakh, why he travelled to Taraz and what draws him the most in our culture and folklore.

15 минут EN
15 минут EN
From Georgia to Kazakhstan: why is tamada a huge part of Kazakhstani feasts?
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From Georgia to Kazakhstan: why is tamada a huge part of Kazakhstani feasts?

We discuss the history of tamada, the importance of this profession and the essence of a union in Kazakh culture.

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Astrophysicist Daniele Malafarina: «We will lose our technological edge and bit by the bit will go back to living in caves»
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Astrophysicist Daniele Malafarina: «We will lose our technological edge and bit by the bit will go back to living in caves»

Astrophysicist and professor at Nazarbayev University discussed the danger of black holes, time travel and the possibility to live in space.

19 минут EN
19 минут EN
Gifts, meat and tea: a guide on how to visit a Kazakhstani household like a local
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Gifts, meat and tea: a guide on how to visit a Kazakhstani household like a local

Hospitality is a major part of Kazakh culture. Learning more about traditions of having guests and guest etiquette in this article.

7 минут EN
7 минут EN
Dr. Gary Barker: How men can be ambassadors of positive change by promoting equitable masculinity
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Dr. Gary Barker: How men can be ambassadors of positive change by promoting equitable masculinity

We talked to a co-founder of the non-governmental organization Promundo which works in collaboration to promote caring and non-violent gender relations.

22 минуты EN
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Disappearing cultures and myths — interview with Saodat Ismailova, a film director and artist from Uzbekistan
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Disappearing cultures and myths — interview with Saodat Ismailova, a film director and artist from Uzbekistan

Sharing on spiritual practices in Central Asia, forced emancipation of eastern women, and life between Paris and Tashkent.

16 минут EN
16 минут EN
How OnlyFans is redefining the life of sex workers and helping its creators during global pandemic
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How OnlyFans is redefining the life of sex workers and helping its creators during global pandemic

OnlyFans, a subscription-based website for independent creators, has over 20 million active users worldwide.

5 минут EN
5 минут EN
In the footsteps of Anne Frank: NO to xenophobia, racism and hate
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In the footsteps of Anne Frank: NO to xenophobia, racism and hate

Joint letter from Ambassador of Israel to Kazakhstan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Kazakhstan and UNICEF Representative in Kazakhstan.

3 минуты EN
3 минуты EN
How do Kazakhstani students organize projects helping lower-income children get a decent education and equal opportunities?
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How do Kazakhstani students organize projects helping lower-income children get a decent education and equal opportunities?

Education is one of the main treasures of the twenty-first century. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Education is essential, while a university is the way to make a step into a bright future.

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