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From Eminem to Kazakh kuis: how Zhaksylyk Mukhametzhanov changes perceptions of the dombra
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04.07.2026
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Dombra takes to the opera stage: Astana Opera will dedicate an exhibition to National Dombra Day.
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03.07.2026
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The final chord of a major season: the Kurmangazy Orchestra has completed its 92nd concert year.
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National art in the hands of a young talent
Sometimes great stories begin with a very simple reason. Nuralim Shalkaruli's mother enrolled her so...
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From the first chords to a big dream: the story of young talents
Music in their home resounds in several languages. For Ailyn, it's the dombra, the kuis, and the des...
25.06.2026
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Zhumat Shanin: the man who became the support of professional Kazakh theater
The history of professional Kazakh theater is impossible to imagine without the name Zhumat Shanin. ...
23.06.2026
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Asel Mekebaeva: ""The violin is love at first sound"
The violin has a special voice. In the hands of a musician, it can sound like a confession, a memory...
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Footage that revealed Kazakhstan to the whole world: the creative journey of travel blogger Dastan Mukhamedrakhim
Kazakhstan often surprises even those who have lived here their entire lives. Steppes, mountains, ca...