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

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Video. Launched from Baikonur to stardom

Updated: 23 June 2026 - 10:38 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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