January 2022 - Novastan English

Manastshi Bolotbek Shamshiyev Film Manas

“Manastchy”: the Kyrgyz soul in all its poetry

CENTRAL ASIAN CINEMA. Manastchy introduces us to the beauty and poetry of one of the maim Kyrgyz storytellers, Sayakbay Karalayev, and the mythical epic of Manas. This short film is… [...]

France Kazakhstan Consulate General Strasbourg European Union

Kazakhstan inaugurates its Consulate general in Strasbourg and sets its sights on the European union

On May 17, 2021, Kazakhstan inaugurated its Consulate General in Strasbourg in order to get closer to the Grand Est region and the European Union. This will reinforce France’s status… [...]

Jamila – the “world’s most beautiful love story” on film

CENTRAL ASIAN CINEMA. Jamila (1969) is the most famous film adaptation of Chingiz Aytmatov’s novel of the same name. The love story between Jamila and the injured ex-soldier Daniyar has… [...]

Russia Central Asia Relationships Diplomacy

Central Asia and Russia: an ever-changing relationship

In a book focusing on Central Asia’s relationship to Russia, researcher Michaël Levystone provides a careful insight into ties whose nature keep on changing. As they perform a balancing act… [...]

Kyrgyzstan: Poverty hides behind Bishkek’s smog

As winter arrives in Bishkek, the sun does not shine on Kyrgyzstan’s capital city and the inhabitants have to live in a constant cloud. This is no… [...]

Sunset over Nur-Sultan

The Bayterek tower offers a breathtaking view of Nurzhol Boulevard, one of the major pedestrian thoroughfares of the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan. Credit: Antoine Béguier (France) Find… [...]

The Son Kul lake completely frozen

Every winter, Lake Son Kul in Kyrgyzstan is completely icebound. At night it is not uncommon for the temperature to drop below minus 25 degrees. The mountains on the opposite… [...]

Turpan old streets

The old streets of Turpan have lots of these tall brick-build building on the second floor, used to dry the raisins which is one of the best known specialty of… [...]

Jyrgylan in winter

The mountains around Jyrgylan in eastern Kyrgyzstan are transformed into a dreamy snowy landscape in winter. Credit: Justine Paci (France)Find all of… [...]