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From horseback mastery to modern combat: how stuntwoman Zhibek Zhappasbayeva is fearless in action

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Video. Kazakh stuntwoman Zhibek Zhappasbayeva defies global barriers

Updated: 22/10/2025 - 15:01 GMT+2

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Zhibek Zhappasbayeva is breaking global barriers in the stunt world, seamlessly blending tradition with modern action and proving that Kazakh stunt performers can do it all.

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