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Now playing Next Cult The Star of Asia festival lights up Almaty Keen to put its name on the map as the cultural hub of Kazakhstan and of central Asia at large, the city of Almaty organised and hosted The Star of Asia music… 13/09/2017
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Now playing Next focus High jinks at the Almaty Mountain Sports Festival Encircled by a range of breathtaking mountains, Almaty is Kazakhstan’s jewel in the crown. 14/08/2017
Now playing Next musica Kazakhstan hosts Plácido Domingo's famed opera contest In 25 years, Plácido Domingo has made Operalia the world's premier opera competiton, which this year was held in Kazakhstan. 10/08/2017
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Now playing Next Sport Silk Way Rally: Bryce Menzies beats defending champion Despres in stage 7 American Bryce Menzies wins his first special and in the Kamaz has a clean sweep in the trucks section 14/07/2017
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Now playing Next Sport Silk Way Rally: Sébastian Loeb leaves rivals in the shade Stage three of the Silk Way Rally left Russia and headed to Kazakhstan with a long stage between Ufa and Kostanay, featuring 329km of special. 10/07/2017
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Now playing Next Travel News Almaty: Kazakhstan's first capital and the "City of Gardens" The city of a thousand colours – this is Almaty, the cultural capital and largest metropolitan area in Kazakhstan. 23/06/2017
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Now playing Next target Kazakhstan showcases economic achievements at Astana Economic Forum The Astana Economic Forum is an opportunity for international dialogue, discussion and brainstorming on a range of economic issues facing Central Asia and the rest of the… 18/06/2017
