Ecology Saiga tatarica population to be estimated by aviation Estimation of saigas’ population (Betpakdala, Ural, Ust-Yurt populations) by means of aviation started in Kazakhstan on April 4 reports bnews.kz. The action is conducted by Okhotzooprom, the subdivision of the Committee on Forestry and Hunting under the RoK Ministry of Environmental Protection, reads the report of the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP). April 4 2013, 16:50 2 617 просмотрs
Culture Artist Mary O’Connor: Silk Road Behind the Lens From the soaring mountain peaks to the lonely desert landscapes, from the people and places to the textures and tastes, acclaimed Irish artist Mary O’Connor has got behind the lens to capture the spirit of Central Asia. The result is “Head Over Heels” , a new book of mind-blowing photographs that takes you on a journey down the Silk Road, winding through the entrancing lands of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. (Joanna Lillis, writer) April 4 2013, 12:52 4 671 просмотрs
Economy Tengizchevroil, Mangystau akimat sign memo Mangystau akimat and Tengizchevroil LLP signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document was signed by governor Alik Aidarbayev on behalf of Mangystau and Tim Miller, general director of the company. April 3 2013, 14:32 3 295 просмотрs
Other News Kazakh WWII hero girl tomb empty - Russian scouts Russian searchers voiced a sensational statement - Aliya Moldagulova, a sniper killed in action in January 1944 on the Eastern Front of World War II and posthumously awarded the distinction Hero of the Soviet Union the same year, was not buried in the village of Monakovo of Pskov Oblast, NW Russia, as was believed for the past 70 years. April 3 2013, 13:50 6 233 просмотрs
Politics Clan relationships among officials need be removed - expert Aidos Sarym, a political scientist, hopes Kazakhstan will eventually get rid of venal practices in the 21st century. For the moment the situation leaves a lot to be desired. April 3 2013, 09:54 10 174 просмотрs
Other News Artillery shell found in Bautino sea port An artillery shell was found in the port of Bautino situated on the coast of the Caspian Sea, in 140km from Aktau, the capital of Mangystau Oblast. April 2 2013, 16:16 2 203 просмотрs
Politics Staff sorted out On March 27 there was one issue on the agenda of the extraordinary session of Atyrau Oblast Maslikhat: establishment of the oblast cadre personnel commission within the framework of amendments to the civil service legislation that came into force on March 26. April 2 2013, 15:30 9 178 просмотрs
Crime New Chief of Police Appointed in Kulsary The press service of Atyrau Oblast Department of Internal Affairs reports that instead of dismissed police chief Serik Erboulekov, after Kulsary policemen were involved in rape case, (see “Cops involved in rape in Kulsary”), new Kulsary police chief has been appointed. April 1 2013, 17:37 1 919 просмотрs
Ecology Fish protection action ”Bekire-2013” (Sturgeon-2013) starts in Atyrau on April 1 Large-scale fish protection action “Bekire-2013” starts on April 1, 2013 in Atyrau aimed at preservation of fish stock, reads the press service report of the Ministry of environmental protection. April 1 2013, 15:01 6 226 просмотрs
Crime Sauna with “extra services” The security guard was caught red-handed in one of the saunas in Atyrau when he was providing prostitutes to the clients. March 30 2013, 08:00 10 167 просмотрs
Ecology Atyrau gas-chemical complex to hold public hearings on April 4 KPI Inc. LLP announced about forthcoming public hearings on environmental impact assessment (EIA) of the project “Integrated gas-chemical complex in Atyrau Oblast”. March 29 2013, 17:05 2 563 просмотрs
Other News Gerold Belger: Proud to hear I am the last Kazakh, but I am a German and will never deny it Kazakh lifestyle, folklore, traditions, behavior, habits and tastes he absorbed in childhood made him the first outlander to thoroughly understand the very essence of Kazakh people and think the same way. Thanks to his all-round education, natural nobleness and firm commitment to principles he won the respect that gives him the right to speak on behalf of Kazakhs, at that, to voice things that my be perceived otherwise if said by any other non-Kazakh. For a reason, people call him Gereke, Belgibai, “the last Kazakh”. March 28 2013, 15:33 3 748 просмотрs
Other News Man plans, fails attack on police in Aktobe, gets 8 years Man, accused of preparing attacks on Kandyagash police department and KNB HQ, was sentenced to 8 years. Investigation revealed that Rauan Faizullayev had been hiding explosives and weaponry in a kindergarten. March 27 2013, 16:13 1 615 просмотрs
Economy Aktau port to expand Kazakhstan will expand its ferry fleet. According to Askar Zhumagaliyev, the RoK Minister of Transport and Communications, there is currently a need for expansion of the ferry fleet and increase of the volume of transported freights, as local shipping companies transport only oil and the bulks of dry goods and ferry freights are transported by foreign companies, reads the Minister’s report. March 27 2013, 12:32 3 130 просмотрs
Ecology Prosecutor watched video made by Nur Otan party members… (or illegal fishing in Damba village) The environmental prosecutor's office took appropriate measures after watching video with illegal fishing made by Nur Otan party monitoring post. March 27 2013, 10:20 1 984 просмотрs
Ecology North Caspian Oil Spill Response Base. What’s left: to move equipment The construction of the North Caspian Oil Spill Response Base (NCEOSRB) has been completed. The name of the operator is still unknown. March 26 2013, 12:42 2 580 просмотрs
Culture The Archer The three major features of the steppe warrior’s life were archery, horsemanship and pastoral nomadism. These were the building blocks of the steppe life. And a true man in early days was judged by three skills that he had mastered: the first being the ability to fight, the second ability was to shoot and hit the bull’s eye, i.e. the archery, and the third was horse racing. These were so called “three games men love to play”. Murat Gabdousalimov, whom I was happy to meet and to talk to, seemed mastered the first two skills very well and now is on his way to the third one. March 26 2013, 09:40 5 300 просмотрs
Society Asyk game competition “Altyn Saka-2013” - the winner was born in Nauryz In the annual national asyk game Altyn Saka (played with sheep knuckle bones) that was held on March 22 this year the participants were mainly the beginners. And who do you think got the main prize? The winner made himself an excellent gift for his birthday! Nurdaulet who is turning 12 in the month of Nauryz, thanks to his excellent accuracy and dexterity, became the owner of a laptop. March 25 2013, 20:01 3 135 просмотрs
Ecology Cyclone from the West: cold weather will be holding till March 30 In the next few days it will be quite cold in Atyrau Oblast. Even there was the storm warning in the area. March 25 2013, 19:22 2 048 просмотрs
Society Tonight: Earth Hour with a Candle-Lit Dinner Millions of people around the world switch off their lights for Earth Hour at 8.30pm (20:30) in their local times on the last Saturday of March each year. In 2013, Earth Hour occurs one week earlier, on March 23. March 23 2013, 15:05 1 773 просмотрs
Ecology Kashagan Public Hearings: the Power of Talking Atyrau Oblast Governor’s presence among the members of the presidium became a surprise at the public hearings on environmental impact assessment (EIA) of the Kashagan Development Experimental Programme (EP) held in Atyrau on March 20. March 22 2013, 15:04 3 013 просмотрs
Other News Meltwaters result in tap water outage in Uralsk Communal services claim they had to cut tap water supply in order to pump out meltwater in the city. March 20 2013, 15:20 2 079 просмотрs
Other News Atyrau traffic limited on Nauryz Due to celebration of Nauryz Holiday, traffic in Atyrau will be limited for a few days, advised the city administration. March 20 2013, 14:34 2 666 просмотрs
Other News Kashagan vulnerable to oil spills March 14-15, Almaty hosted the international conference “Industrial Safety in Fuel and Energy Complex. Onshore and Offshore Oil Spills”. The key topic was the start of oil production at the field of Kashagan scheduled for June. March 20 2013, 12:30 3 007 просмотрs