Tag: Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan continues to assert itself as the “key link” in the Middle Corridor
Kazakhstan strengthens its role as a key link in the Middle Corridor… [...]
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… [...]
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,… [...]
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… [...]
Support Novastan, the European Central Asia magazine
By supporting Novastan, you are supporting the only English, French and German-language media specialising in Central Asia. We're independent and we need your help to stay that way!
Festive table
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… [...]
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… [...]
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… [...]
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. [...]
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… [...]
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’. [...]
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… [...]