With the coming of February Kazakhstan’s population and businesses were holding their breaths waiting for the National Bank’s next move on the tenge. Is devaluation inevitable and how bad can it be? Source: en.tengrinews.kz

What would Madame Vionnet make of her? Source: nymag.com

Gennady Golovkin might look like the birth of a new boxing master race. But in fact the genesis of his style began centuries ago. This new series from Bad Left Hook looks back at the history of boxing in Kazakhstan.…

WHO officially inaugurated a new centre for excellence in primary health care in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on 11 February 2015. The centre will ensure that WHO/Europe is best equipped to support countries in revitalizing primary health care. Source: http://www.euro.who.int

The difficulties encountered today by Kazakh producers aren’t related to the activities of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). Source: en.trend.az

“Almaty, Kazakhstan 2013Photo by Sasha Gusov” Source: aportraitofawomanreading.tumblr.com

Two biggest Central Asian economies may become competitors if both are in the Eurasian Economic Union. For now, as Uzbek President expresses disinterest in joining the union, the bilateral cooperation and ties are strengthening. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

The Mixed Choir of Kazakh Conservatory The Symphony Orchestra of Kazakh Conservatory Soloist – Aibol Baimukatov Conductor – Yan Rudkovsky Gala-Concert of Kaz… Source: http://www.youtube.com

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Astana, the world’s youngest capital city, reflects the futuristic vision of its authoritarian president, contrasting sharply with its setting in Central Asia’s remote steppes. Source: http://www.bbc.com