This country’s national dish is fascinating … and challenging

This country’s national dish is fascinating … and challenging

It’s deeply cherished,and the source of much pride. Diss it at your peril (I learnt the hard way).

  • byBen Groundwater

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Faster-melting snow causes major flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan

Faster-melting snow causes major flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan

Thousands have been evacuated as major rivers such as the Ural,which flows through Kazakhstan into the Caspian,overwhelm embankments.

  • byGuy Faulconbridge
How one billionaire emerged richer after being targeted by short seller Hindenburg

How one billionaire emerged richer after being targeted by short seller Hindenburg

The notorious US short seller took aim at a Kazakh billionaire’s company with accusations that ranged from fraud and market manipulation to circumventing sanctions. Days later,the company’s stock surged to a record.

  • byNariman Gizitdinov
The race to the bottom of the barrel
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The race to the bottom of the barrel

It’s a Mongol of a drink.

A bumper garnish
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A bumper garnish

Could be time to stop trafficking in herbs.

A rental boom offering bundle deals
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A rental boom offering bundle deals

It’s set the rattle the market.

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The futuristic Asian city few Australians visit (or know about)

The futuristic Asian city few Australians visit (or know about)

Who knew Astana features some of the world’s most amazing architecture? I didn’t,until I went there.

  • byBen Groundwater
Where have the Russians gone since mobilisation began?

Where have the Russians gone since mobilisation began?

Getting precise totals is difficult but the number of Russians who have left could run into hundreds of thousands,based on media reports and figures released by neighbouring states.

President Xi to cross paths with the Pope in Kazakhstan

President Xi to cross paths with the Pope in Kazakhstan

China does not have diplomatic relations with the Vatican,and life has become harder for Catholics after the Communist Party recently launched a crackdown.

  • byHuizhong Wu
Russian ally in Kazakhstan vows democratic reforms after uprising

Russian ally in Kazakhstan vows democratic reforms after uprising

The country descended into chaos in January,amid a failed coup. Now Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is promising to shed his personal power.

  • byRob Harris
Putin’s dream of Russian ‘sphere of influence’ faces a mid-life crisis

Putin’s dream of Russian ‘sphere of influence’ faces a mid-life crisis

The challenge to authoritarian regimes in the Russian President’s backyard is seen by the Kremlin as a challenge to him and the system he has installed in Moscow.

  • byIsabelle Khurshudyan