Citizens from 14 countries have received Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad Visa since its introduction last year; citizens of the United States, Canada and France are the largest number

Fossils of a woolly mammoth estimated to have lived between 40.000 and 15.000 years ago have been discovered near Novobratskoye village, Bulandy district on the bank of the Konyr River; the discovery contributes to the study of Ice Age fauna in Kazakhstan

An 11.000-seat UEFA-standard stadium has opened in Kyzylorda; the Kaisar Arena, a new multifunctional complex, includes venues for boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, taekwondo, weightlifting and facilities for people with special needs

A Potter Train, a new cultural and entertainment show will debut on 5 October; For the first time in Kazakhstan, a theatrical performance will be held aboard a commuter train, with actors dressed as characters from the Harry Potter universe

7,5 million foreign tourists entered Kazakhstan in the first half of this year, with overall revenues from tourist accommodation rising by 25%