Kazakhstan
This country’s national dish is fascinating … and challenging
It’s deeply cherished, and the source of much pride. Diss it at your peril (I learnt the hard way).
- by Ben Groundwater
Latest
Faster-melting snow causes major flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan
Thousands have been evacuated as major rivers such as the Ural, which flows through Kazakhstan into the Caspian, overwhelm embankments.
- by Guy Faulconbridge
How one billionaire emerged richer after being targeted by short seller Hindenburg
The notorious US short seller took aim at a Kazakh billionaire’s company with accusations that ranged from fraud and market manipulation to circumventing sanctions. Days later, the company’s stock surged to a record.
- by Nariman Gizitdinov
Opinion
Central Asia
The futuristic Asian city few Australians visit (or know about)
Who knew Astana features some of the world’s most amazing architecture? I didn’t, until I went there.
- by Ben Groundwater
Where have the Russians gone since mobilisation began?
Getting precise totals is difficult but the number of Russians who have left could run into hundreds of thousands, based on media reports and figures released by neighbouring states.
President Xi to cross paths with the Pope in Kazakhstan
China does not have diplomatic relations with the Vatican, and life has become harder for Catholics after the Communist Party recently launched a crackdown.
- by Huizhong Wu
Russian ally in Kazakhstan vows democratic reforms after uprising
The country descended into chaos in January, amid a failed coup. Now Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is promising to shed his personal power.
- by Rob Harris
Putin’s dream of Russian ‘sphere of influence’ faces a mid-life crisis
The challenge to authoritarian regimes in the Russian President’s backyard is seen by the Kremlin as a challenge to him and the system he has installed in Moscow.
- by Isabelle Khurshudyan
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