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Culture & Arts

Kazakhstan Gains Observer Status in Asian Cultural Heritage Protection Alliance

Kazakhstan has obtained observer status in the Asian Alliance for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, according to the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan. The decision was announced at the alliance's fourth Council meeting in Hangzhou, China. More than 20 states sent officials from relevant agencies, along with representatives of international organisations working on heritage conservation and protection in conflict zones.

InformburoOctober 18, 2026, 16:51

Co-author of Kyrgyzstan's state flag, architect Edil Aydarbekov, dies at 79

Edil Aydarbekov, an architect and one of the co-authors of the state flag of Kyrgyzstan, died on October 18, 2026, at the age of 79. He held the honorary title of Honored Cultural Worker of the Kyrgyz Republic and had been awarded the Dank medal.

Kaktus.mediaOctober 18, 2026, 15:55

Shakira arrives in Kyrgyzstan ahead of Bishkek concert tonight

Colombian singer Shakira arrived in Kyrgyzstan on the night of 18 October. Bishkek is one of the stops on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. At Manas International Airport, she was met by Dayyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the presidential administration, and Boobek Salimzhanov, first deputy manager of the president's affairs.

Vesti.kgOctober 18, 2026, 15:30

Vasil Shaykhrazyev urges regional journalists to keep pace with the trend

Vasil Shaykhrazyev, chairman of the Milli Shura of the World Tatar Congress, opened a meeting with regional journalists by thanking them and saying the Congress is ready to help solve problems arising in the regions. He said readership has declined, paper is disappearing and social networks are changing the world. Newspapers, he said, must move forward without falling behind the trend.

IntertatOctober 18, 2026, 12:40

Skopje to host 'Bir Söz Bir Nefes' event

A new event aimed at contributing to cultural and artistic life in Skopje is being prepared to meet art lovers under the title 'Bir Söz Bir Nefes'. The special programme will be held in cooperation between the Yeni Yol Kültür Güzel Sanatlar Derneği, the Yunus Emre Institute Skopje and Harmonius Koor, on Monday, 26 October 2026, at 19:30 at the Albanian Theatre in Skopje.

BirlikOctober 18, 2026, 11:52

Irada Ayupova on Renat Kharis: a figure distinguished by unconventional views

An international conference, “XX–XXI Century Tatar Literature, Culture and Contemporary Literary Strategies”, was held at the Institute of Philology and Intercultural Communication of Kazan Federal University to mark the 85th anniversary of Tatarstan People's Poet Renat Kharis. Scholars from Russian regions, as well as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and other countries, took part, Intertat reported.

Tatar-informOctober 18, 2026, 10:39

Poet Garifjan Mukhammetshin marks 85th birthday with evening in Baltach

A jubilee evening marking the 85th birthday of poet and publicist Garifjan Mukhammetshin was held at the Baltach Culture Center in Tatarstan, Russia. Titled "Feeling the Sorrow of the Native Land," the event was reported by the press service of the Tatarstan Writers' Union.

Tatar-informOctober 18, 2026, 09:10

History & Heritage

Restoration of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum Dome Underway in Turkestan

Restoration work is underway on the dome of the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi mausoleum in Turkestan, Khabar 24 reported, citing 24KZ. The dome, which had long been hidden under a protective frame, is now being repaired by specialists, who are restoring its unique glazed tile cladding. The main goal is to fully preserve the original architectural appearance of the ancient structure.

Khabar 24October 18, 2026, 07:16

Cultural Heritage Agency comments on situation around Literature Museum building

Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage Agency has responded to reports about the State Literature Museum named after Alisher Navoi in Tashkent. A new museum building is under construction in New Tashkent, and its collections are being temporarily moved to the Islamic Civilization Center and the Academy of Sciences' Institute of Anthropology.

Kun.uzOctober 18, 2026, 05:56

Over 55,000 votes cast for nominees in 'Tatars of the Year' rating

Voting in the 'Tatars of the Year' rating, organised by the publication Milliard.Tatar, reached 54,836 votes in its fifth week. The rating features 16 nominations, and participants can vote via Telegram, VKontakte and the project's official website in the 'Nominations' section.

Tatar-informOctober 18, 2026, 03:30

History & Heritage

Ancient Bayte-3 sanctuary in Kazakhstan sheds light on nomads' spiritual world

Bayte-3, an ancient sanctuary dating to the 4th-3rd centuries BC, lies in the Ustyurt steppe of West Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency reports. Located about 20 kilometers northeast of the village of Sai-Otes in Mangistau region, the site was investigated in 1998 by the West Kazakhstan archaeological expedition.

KazinformOctober 18, 2026, 03:14

History & Heritage

Ahmad Yasawi's Heritage: A Spiritual Value Uniting Turkic Peoples

An international scientific-practical conference on the scholarly and spiritual heritage of the thinker Ahmad Yasawi, and its significance for strengthening cooperation among Turkic states, was held in Tashkent. The event was organised by the Uzbekistan International Islamic Academy, the Committee for Religious Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Yasawi Research Institute at the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi International Kazakh-Turkish University.

UzAOctober 18, 2026, 02:42

Tashkent International Fashion Academy to be established

Uzbekistan has adopted a presidential decree on establishing the Tashkent International Academy of Fashion. Under the decree, the academy will be a state higher education institution operating within the system of the Light Industry Development Agency.

UzAOctober 18, 2026, 01:13

Turkmen President Signs Decree Announcing Competition for “Golden Age of Turkmenistan” Award

Turkmenistan's President has signed a decree announcing a competition for the “Golden Age of Turkmenistan” award. The competition is open to workers in literature, culture and the arts, other creative people, amateur young singers and gifted children. According to the decree, its aim is to identify talented creative people who express the nation's culture, cultural heritage and ancient values through accomplished works, to select and encourage the best of them, to enrich Turkmen literature with large-scale works, and to further develop national art.

Turkmenistan TodayOctober 17, 2026, 21:18

Yakutsk Hosts TO:KU FEST 2026, a Festival of Yakut Animation

The annual TO:KU FEST 2026 festival, dedicated to Yakut animation, took place on 17 October at the Marfa and Sergey Rastorguyev State Circus of Yakutia in Yakutsk. The event was organised by Tooku, the children's television channel of NVK Sakha. The programme included a concert, master classes, games and other entertainment for children and parents.

YSIAOctober 17, 2026, 17:39

Karim Tinchurin Theatre Opens Moscow Tour with Play 'Mama Has Arrived'

The Karim Tinchurin Tatar State Drama and Comedy Theatre of Tatarstan has begun a tour in Moscow with 'Mama Has Arrived', based on a play by Tatar playwright Sharif Khusainov. Today, the musical comedy 'Kazan Boys', based on a play by Mansur Gilyazov, will be staged at the Theatre of Mimicry and Gesture.

Tatar-informOctober 17, 2026, 17:31

Over 120 events planned in Astana for Republic Day

Kazakhstan will mark Republic Day on October 25. For the national holiday, more than 120 solemn, cultural and educational, sports, environmental and social events are planned in Astana. The programme includes concerts, exhibitions, plays, sports tournaments, festive campaigns and the opening of new facilities. The information was reported by 24KZ, citing the official website of the Astana akimat.

Khabar 24October 17, 2026, 11:52

Manas Ordo complex in Talas completes reconstruction, can host 10,000 guests daily

Major reconstruction work at the National Historical and Cultural Complex Manas Ordo in Kyrgyzstan's Talas region has been fully completed. The grounds have been renewed, and national heritage has been combined with modern architectural solutions. The work began in 2024 and was funded from the republican budget. On November 13, 2025, President Sadyr Japarov laid a time capsule at the complex in connection with the reconstruction.

TurmushOctober 17, 2026, 03:22

Organization of Turkic States strengthens media cooperation

Ministers and media executives from Organization of Turkic States member countries discussed the impact of modern technologies on the media sector at a meeting in Astana. Kazakhstan's First Vice Minister of Culture and Information, Kanat Iskakov, said that alongside new opportunities, innovations bring new threats. He noted that with the development of artificial intelligence, creating fake videos, images and audio recordings no longer requires significant resources, increasing the risk of spreading false information and declining trust in official sources.

Khabar 24October 17, 2026, 02:09

Kayum Nasyri Institute education and culture centre opens in Astrakhan

An education and culture centre of the Kayum Nasyri Institute opened in Astrakhan on 15 October, at the base of the Dostlyk Tatar National Culture regional public organisation. The institute belongs to the Institute of Philology and Intercultural Communication of Kazan Federal University. The Tatarstan Ministry of Education and Science press service reported the opening.

Tatar-informOctober 16, 2026, 21:43

Japarov discusses expanding cooperation with UNESCO Director-General

President Sadyr Japarov met UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany in Yerevan on 16 October, on the sidelines of the Leaders' Summit within the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The sides discussed cooperation in education, science, culture, youth policy and digital technologies, as well as the preservation of historical and natural heritage. Japarov stressed the importance of Kyrgyzstan's cooperation with UNESCO and noted that the country was elected to UNESCO's Executive Board for 2025–2029.

KabarOctober 16, 2026, 19:25

Bashkir band Ay Yola's album and single enter first round of Grammy voting

The Ufa-based group Ay Yola's album “Ural Batyr” and single “Aihylyu” are taking part in the first stage of voting for the Grammy Awards. If they win, the Bashkir musicians would hold two nominations at once: Best Global Music Album and Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals.

BaşqortostanOctober 16, 2026, 19:00

Putin awards People's Artist title to Bashkortostan singer Askar Abdrazakov

Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded the honorary title “People's Artist of the Russian Federation” to Askar Abdrazakov, a vocalist at the Bashkir State Opera and Ballet Theatre, according to a decree reported by the Bashinform news agency.

BashinformOctober 16, 2026, 07:00

Turkmen scholars present research on Magtymguly Pyragy's legacy at international symposium

Scholars from the Magtymguly Turkmen State University took part online in the international symposium "Study of Azerbaijani Language and Literature in the Turkic World," held on October 8–9 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Turkmenistan TodayOctober 15, 2026, 19:00

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