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The mausoleum is located in the city of Turkestan, Southern Kazakhstan Region.

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Khoja Ahmed Yasawi was a Turkic poet and the head of a Sufism regional school during 12th century, he was highly respected by the…

Location: The cathedral is located in the city of Almaty, Almaty Region.

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Due to spread of Russian Orthodox in early 20th century, the Bishops of Turkestan and Tashkent decided to build a cathedral to accommodate the religious…

Baursak, otherwise known as Boortsog, is a type of Kazakh dessert or appetizer. They are puffy, fried dough made of butter,milk, yeast and salt water and are usually shaped into triangles or spheres. In Kazakh, 'baur' tranlates directly to 'close…

Beshbarmak is the national dish of Kazakhstan that holds the most significant cultural value in the Kazakh cuisine. It translates directly to "Five Fingers", as nomads used to eat this dish with their hands. The dish is usually uses lamb, beef or…

The event made to celebrate the birth of a child in kazakh traditions.

Çäkçäk is a traditional snack found across Central Asia and is the most common snack enjoyed by the Kazakh. The name derived from a Tatar word meaning 'just a little bit'. Çäkçäk are made of deep-fried dough drenched through honey and stacked…

Kamzol is a kind of tight fit short swing garment that men wear over the shirts. It is made of thick cotton fabrics, woolen fabrics, cotton velvet, velvet, silk and often has long or short sleeves. It is a kind of home clothes that men will not wear…

The wedding event in kazakh traditions.

Koilek is a kind of shirt-dress that has a tunic-like cut. It also means a kind of underwear shit that men wear. The koilek for women is made of silk, satin, velvet and brocade. Young women like red and gay-coloured fabric while older women prefer…

Kumis is a traditional drink commonly found in Central Asia and Russia. It is fermented mare's milk that taste slightly sour and has a small percentage of alcohol due to the lactic acid fermentation. Its unique sour taste comes from the chemical…