Kazakhstan Archives

Gagarin

Gagarin appears to be taking flight in this monumental mosaic, which exudes an impressive sense of dynamism. As the first man to fly into space, in a spacecraft launched… [...]

The open-air temple

A little further along the road, you will come across the Tamgaly-Tas petroglyphs. Situated on the banks of the Ili River, on the edge of Altyn-Emel National… [...]

This herd of horses stopped at this abandoned petrol station in the village of Saryozek

A stop at the deserted petrol station

This herd of horses has stopped at this abandoned petrol station. Located in the village of Saryozek, the petrol station is actually due to be demolished. A new, opulent… [...]

Twilight over Khan Chatyr

The late afternoon sun passes behind the Khan Chatyr shopping center in Astana, illuminating the framework of this original building. An immense 150-meter-high tent, it was… [...]

Feast table of the Kazakh ethnic minority in Xinjiang

In the Chinese province of Xinjiang, this festive table adheres to all the traditions of Kazakh hospitality. Indeed, the host belongs to the region’s Kazakh minority. Despite Chinese repression aimed… [...]

tree roots covered in snow, Burabay, Kazakhstan

Sudden snow

A gentle swell laps against the snow-covered shores of Lake Burabay, running alongside the grove of ‘dancing birches’. Credits: Isabelle Vincent (France) Find all… [...]

Another time

In Karaganda, Kazakhstan, a Soviet mosaic stands tall in the evening. Between passing cars and families, frescoes of a bygone era and everyday life intertwine. Credits : Massimiliano… [...]

The Central Mosque of Astana

The Central Mosque of Astana, inaugurated in 2022 in Kazakhstan, is the largest in Central Asia and one of the largest in the world. [...]

Euphrates poplar in Taukum desert , Balkash region

Grove in the Desert

Trees are a rare sight in Kazakhstans steppes and deserts. One of the few exceptions are groves of Turanga near the village of Zheltorangy in the Balkhash area,… [...]

Novastan photo contest 2026

Novastan launches its 2026 photo competition on the theme ‘Yesterday and today in Central Asia, between tradition and modernity, the new faces of Central Asia’. Our world… [...]

Call for applications for photojournalists from Central Asia

The VII Foundation is calling for applications for its photojournalism programme for photographers in Central Asia. This 12-week online course is free of charge and open to all working… [...]