The fifth anniversary Voices of Friends: Poetry & Art festival transformed Kazakhstan’s Burabay resort into a vibrant creative center of Eurasia. From November 29 to December 2, authors, artists, musicians, and filmmakers from 20 countries shared their work, made new connections, and inspired each other to embrace bold ideas. The Cinema Future youth film festival
The International Organization of Turkic Culture (TÜRKSOY) has declared the historical city of Andijan in Uzbekistan the ‘Cultural Capital of the Turkic World’ for 2026. Andijan has taken over the prestigious title from the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, which held the title throughout 2025. TÜRKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev stated: “Aktau has brought together the
The 5th anniversary festival Voices of Friends: Poetry & Art will take place between November 29 and December 2 in Kazakhstan’s Burabay resort. Organized by the Eurasian Creative Guild (London), the festival annually brings together poets, artists, photographers, filmmakers, and creators from all over Eurasian continent. This year, more than 50 participants from 15 countries,
Moscow and Bishkek have reaffirmed allied relations and strategic partnership during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Kyrgyzstan on November 26. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov welcomed the Russian leader saying that Russia has been and remains a strategic ally of Kyrgyzstan, its reliable partner and true friend. According to Japarov, Russia remains one of Kyrgyzstan’s main trading partners, accounting for 22% of
On November 13, London’s Shaw Theatre welcomed the Kazakh company The Arts Stage, presenting The Black Cloak, based on Georgy Khugaev’s play and directed by Askhat Mayemirov. The performance became one of the standout events of the autumn theatre season, reminding us that profound theatre does not need loud effects to feel contemporary. The play
The Digital Autumn immersive art festival is taking place from November 13th to 20th at the Almaty Creative Hub, bringing together the best examples of digital art and virtual reality from France. This year’s festival highlight is the premiere of the AR (Augmented Reality) fresco “La Forêt qui fait peur” (The Scary Forest), created under
Based on international studies, researchers have concluded that Samarkand’s history spans at least 3,000 years. The previously recognized age of the city—2,750 years—has been revised, and the official age of Samarkand has now been recognized as 3,000 years. This was announced at the international conference titled “Samarkand: A 3000-Year Legacy” held as part of the
From 7 to 9 November in Tashkent and on 12 November in Termez, the 10th European Film Festival will take place—an event that brings Europe and Uzbekistan together through the language of cinema. This year, the festival marks the 10th anniversary of cultural dialogue between Europe and Uzbekistan, according to the Delegation of the European
On October 30, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the opening ceremony of the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held in the city of Samarkand. Mirziyoyev expressed deep gratitude to President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini, UNESCO
In the United Kingdom, Israeli writer Boris Guberman has released a new book titled SOCIO-ECONOMIC FORMATIONS AND ASSOCIATED MARKETS / КОНЦЕПЦИЯ: ОБЩЕСТВЕННО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИЕ ФОРМАЦИИ И СОПУТСТВУЮЩИЕ ИМ РЫНКИ. The book was published in a bilingual format, with both Russian and English versions under one cover. At the core of the work lies the author’s original perspective
Only One Night in London: a truly special event of the theatrical season, presented in a unique cast and stage version that will not be repeated. The Arts Stage theatre presents the play “The Black Cloak”, based on the parable of the same name by renowned Ossetian playwright Georgy Khugaev. The production combines the mystical
On October 21-23, the largest event in Uzbekistan’s hospitality industry — “HoReCa Expo Uzbekistan 2025” — is taking place in Tashkent. The event is organized by the Tourism Committee and the Hoteliers Association of Uzbekistan. This specialized international exhibition brings together representatives from the hotel and restaurant sectors, equipment suppliers, technology providers, designers, architects, investors,
The 5th Korkut Ata Film Festival of the Turkic World was held early in October in the Kazakh city of Aktau, the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2025. Organized under the coordination of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) and hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, the festival was
On October 8, the National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek hosted the opening of the exhibition “The Priceless Heritage of the Kyrgyz People” — a major cultural event that brought together experts from Kyrgyzstan, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Korea. The honored guest of the conference and exhibition was Marat Akhmedjanov, British
On October 3–4, Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region was the venue of a commemorative event dedicated to the 275th anniversary of the renowned religious figure and Sufi, Beket Myrzagululy. Beket Myrzagululy (approximately 1750-1813), also known as Beket Ata, was a great figure who paved the way for the spiritual revival of the Kazakh people and the dissemination
The Arts Stage Theatre invites everyone to the unique premiere of the play “The Black Cloak”, where legendary animals come to life on the British stage, revealing the secrets of human nature. Expect incredible acting transformations, a story filled with passion and pain — about devotion and honour — and a magical journey through past
From November 29 to December 2, 2025, the Borovoe resort (Burabay, Kazakhstan) will shine with the spirit of a Christmas fairy tale as it will host the 5th festival Voices of Friends, a place where art meets magic. The Voices of Friends V will feature author’s concerts, film festivals, art exhibitions, and master classes that
On September 19, a monument was unveiled at the Baigetobe Mound in the village of Shilikty in the Zaysan District of the East Kazakhstan Region, marking the grave of a Great Saka Warrior, whose remains have been reburied, Adyrna.kz reported. This event was a significant milestone, reflecting the country’s deep-rooted history and its contribution to
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has announced the winners of the 10th anniversary contest “Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media,” which is traditionally held for international journalists. The jury has selected the following winners: Digitalization – Mohammed Ali Pasha (Pakistan) – “Role of Astana Hub and Digital Transformation of Kazakhstan”; Economy – Derya
The Ilkhom Theatre has opened the exhibition “The Body I Live In,” dedicated to its 50th anniversary. Supported financially by the European Union, the project presents Ilkhom as a living organism — one that feels, changes, and remembers, the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan reports. “The European Union is proud to be the
