Stories from Nur-Sultan · Kazakhstan

Boris Rutovic has won the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam. The event is a major competition in the sport.

An explosion at a metal plant in Kazakhstan has resulted in two fatalities.

A broadcaster discussed allegations of genocide in Qazaqstan on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Starting May 2, artists in Kazakhstan must disclose if they plan to perform using a phonogram. This new regulation requires stars to inform audiences before ticket purchases if they will be lip-syncing. The order comes from the Ministry of Culture and Information.

A bill was previously introduced in the Bashkir Kurultai that proposed regulating the music scene to ensure Russian artists promote traditional values. That bill did not pass its first reading.