Kazakhstan Spirit of the Steppe

The Republic of Kazakhstan is a unitary state with the presidential system of government. Under the Constitution, Kazakhstan is a democratic, secular, legal and social state which recognizes the man, his life, rights and freedoms as the supreme values of the country.

March 1, 2016, marked the first ever celebration of Gratitude Day in Kazakhstan. This new holiday, the Day of Gratitude, was created so that people of all ethnicities and backgrounds in Kazakhstan could express their thanks and gratefulness to one another for the years of tolerance and inter-ethnic peace.

ASTANA – More than 40 artists and media art leaders from Kazakhstan and Russia are slated to participate July 4-6 in the Astana Art Fest, organised with the support of the Akimat (city administration), Astana’s Sun Media and Almaty’s Funk agencies. For three days, Nurzhol Boulevard in the centre of the capital will become the space in which modern art objects meet an audience.

Try riding a Camel! Seasonally, that is on July, August and September, there is a lot of mushrooms, raspberry and wild strawberry. During the equestrian trip, the altitude changes from 2000 m to 2800 m above a sea level. Vertical drop during the equestrian tour from 2000 m to 2800 m above sea level. The trip to the Kayraksky waterfall will pass through Oyjaylau and Donjaylau with visiting an Observatory on the Assi plateau.

The Great Silk Road is rightly considered to be one of the remarkable achievements of the ancient civilizations. For the first time in the history of mankind it has connected different countries and nations from the Mediterranean to the Pacific Ocean, has combined their material, art and spiritual cultures. For many centuries on this route people were interchanging handicrafts, technologies, ideas and beliefs.

The snow leopard is an official symbol of Kazakhstan, which was a suggestion of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Thus, the symbolism of this species is an important argument and an incentive in the goal to save it for posterity.

Among other Aktau hotels, choose the Renaissance Aktau Hotel, Kazakhstan. The hotel offers the breathtaking views of the Caspian Sea and is located in the city center. Whether leisure or business travels bring you to our friendly city, you'll find first-class service and amenities.

Kazakhstan International exhibitions KazAgro 2017 and KazFarm 2017 will take place on October 25-27, 2017 in the exhibition center "Korme" in Astana. KazAgro 2017 – International Exhibition of Agriculture and Food Industry. KazFarm 2017 - International Exhibition of Cattle-breeding and Poultry Yards.

KAZ Minerals operates the Bozshakol open pit mine in the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan, the Aktogay open pit mine and three underground mines in the East Region of Kazakhstan and one mine in Kyrgyzstan. KAZ Minerals is a leading copper producer in Kazakhstan. We also produce and sell significant quantities of zinc, gold and silver by-products.

Today Kazakhstan is among the top 15 countries in the world when it comes to essential oil reserves, having 3% of the world's total oil reserves. 62% of the country is occupied by oil and gas areas, and there are 172 oil fields, of which more than 80 are under development. 

Though it lost its status as Kazakhstan's capital to Astana in 1997, Almaty is still the country's most popular city and is often referred to as the capital of the south. Located in the mountainous terrain of the Kazakh southeast, among the foothills of Trans-ili-Alatau mountains, it is surrounded by dramatic and beautiful terrain and remains the largest and most ethnically and culturally diverse city in Kazakhstan. 

This adventure to the Central Asian Steppe and legendary Tien Shan Mountains strips away the enigma of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, revealing a land of stunning alpine scenery and mysterious ancient kingdoms. Discover snow-crested mountains, lush valleys and otherworldly gorges, explore dusty ruins and follow the Silk Route into the heart of historic Turkistan.

Shymbulak Ski Resort is located in the mountains of Kazakhstan. Shymbulak Ski Resort (known as Shymbulak) is located 25 kilometers from the Almaty city center, 2260 meters above sea level, and provides an excellent view of the Ile-Alatau National Park valley. Vacationing at this resort is an ideal way to discover Kazakhstan as a beautiful, interesting country, and enjoy skiing on perfectly prepared slopes with modern chair lifts and gondolas.

Turkestan tours will transfer you back to the history of the 1500 years old city. The prominent figure Khoja Ahmed Yassavi lived and worked there, and no wonder that the main monument of Turkestan is named after him. This is a holy place and it was considered a visit to the mausoleum was equal to a pilgrimage to Mecca.

If you are in Kazakhstan for the weekend, you can spend it with pleasure and benefit by choosing any of the tours of “Advantour”. Tour programs include interesting excursions that will introduce you to different sights of Kazakhstan. Take a fascinating weekend tour where you will visit picturesque Kolsai lakes called as pearls of Northern Tyan-Shan.

Follow the day to day happenings and learn the history of The Ascension Cathedral also known as Zenkov Cathedral, located in Panfilov Park in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Completed in 1907, it is claimed to be the second tallest wooden building in the world, but the church of Sapânta and the monasteries of Bârsana and Peri, all in Maramures, Romania, are now all higher. 

Follow the day to day happenings at the Nur-Astana Mosque which is located in the city of Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. It is the largest mosque of Kazakhstan and the biggest mosque in Central Asia. The mosque was a gift in accordance with the agreement of the Kazakhstan President, Nursultan Nazarbayev and the Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa.

A modern tower, symbolizing the legend of a golden egg on top of the tree of life. The Kazakh word “bayterek” translates literally to mean “tall poplar,” as in the tree. That’s what makes Bayterek Tower such a fitting name for a national monument steeped in symbolism and meaning, connecting the old world to the modern in a celebration of progress.

The Transport Tower Building holds the State institution "Committee of the Ministry of Transport Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan" the department of the Ministry of Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan carrying out within the competence of the regulatory, realizable and control functions, and also participating in the implementation of the strategic functions of the Ministry in the field of transport, except for air and pipeline.

In 1997, the President proposed a long-term strategy ‘Kazakhstan-2030’. A strategy of development ‘Kazakhstan-2030’ was adopted.  One of the main achievements of the development strategy ‘Kazakhstan-2030’ is the impact of the economic measures to increase the stability of the national economy during the global economic crisis of 2008-2009 and its negative impact on the local economy. 

In 2010 The Astana Summit brought together 38 Heads of States and Governments, one Vice President, seven Deputy Prime Ministers, 14 Ministers and other top officials from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation, as well as from other international and regional organizations.

The Nuclear Security Summit 2016 will continue to provide a forum for leaders to engage with each other and reinforce our commitment at the highest levels to securing nuclear materials. The first Nuclear Security Summit was held in Washington, DC in 2010, and was followed by additional Summits in Seoul in 2012 and The Hague in 2014.  

Nursultan Nazarbayev's  book "The Kazakhstan Way" with forward by Margaret Thatcher is about Kazakhstan, which stretches from Europe to China. Economically, politically and socially Kazakhstan is increasingly seen as an exemplar of prosperity, and sound management. 

An amazing journey of the culture and people of Kazakhstan. Read a rich history wich brings us up to the modern day life in Kazakhstan.

A spellbinding true story about a 13-year-old girl on an epic journey to become the first female eagle hunter.

For a nature-based adventure with a bit of culture mixed in for good measure, this 10-day action-packed trek through the Turgen Valley region of Kazakhstan fits the bills. Enjoy the start of your tour in the large city of Almaty before exploring the burial grounds, high altitude grasslands and glaciers of the Zailiskiy Alatau mountain range during a four-day trek.

After an early breakfast in Shymkent, you will visit Kazygurt Holy Mount – located in the western ridge of the Tien Shan mountains and said to be the place where Noah’s ark came to rest. In the afternoon, you will head back to Shymkent and explore its underground mosque and local pottery workshop before exploring the Aksu canyon in the nearby Sairam Ugam National Park.

Natuaral Park Charyn Tours is a hiking experience through the Canyon Temerlik - Charyn Canyon panorama - Yellow Canyon - Almaty. Temerlik canyon at sunset looks red, because the stone in this place contains a lot of iron.

Experience the fairy-tale world of Rixos Borovoe surrounded by a magnificent landscape of forests and mountains reflecting in Lake Shchuchye. Every single detail has been considered carefully for your convenience in our rooms and suites. You are invited to savor the luxury of superior quality services in our restaurants, bars, SPA and meeting rooms. 

Palace of Peace and Accord is a symbol of friendship, unity and peace on the land of Kazakhstan. The four sides of our Palace are oriented to the four sides of the world. In some sense this construction embodies an independent Kazakhstan that embraces all people of all nations and religions.

The Khan-Shatyr, another bright attraction of Astana modern architecture, is, at the same time, a huge city’s shopping and entertainment center. Furthermore, it is the world’s largest marquee: its height along the spire is 150 meters, and total area is 127,000 sq.m. 

A Luxury tour to Astana brings you to the imposing structure of the Presidential Palace with its domed roof which was built in 2004. The official workplace of the Kazakh president. It features a hall designed like a yurt, a marble hall for summits and a golden hall to host other heads of state. A stunning architectual marvel. 

Combined with its past and stunning scenery, mountains and gorges to lakes and valleys. It soon becomes clear that a hiking adventure across this amazing landscape offers the chance to discover gorgeous and diverse flora and fauna as well as ancient sacred settings from underground temples to a petroglyph sites famous for its rock paintings.

A once in a lifetime experience...meet the remarkable eagle hunters and their birds, to learn about their techniques of capturing and training an eagle. During our eight day trip we will join the hunters on an actual hunt and see eagles fly in pursuit of their prey.

For an experience never to be fogotten join us on our fabulous horse riding holiday in Kazakstan! One element that figures prominently in most Kazakh celebrations is the horse. Kazakhs were, and still are, superb horsemen. Few people know that stirrups and chariots originated with the Kazakhs. In the past many Kazakh children, it is said, learned to ride before they walked.