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Launched from Baikonur to stardom: the opera singer reaching Europe's biggest stages

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Updated: 10/06/2026 - 15:00 GMT+2

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Aigerim Altynbek, a girl from a small village in Kazakhstan, conquers competitions to live her dream on the most prestigious European opera stage.

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