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A portrait of Father Iakov with a building in the background; the image includes the text "ВЛАСТЬ," "FATHER IAKOV AND EASTERN ORTHODOXY IN KAZAKHSTAN AMID THE WAR IN UKRAINE," and "A looming split from the Russian Orthodox Church in Kazakhstan mirrors a tense political environment."
The image shows a man in a red cap and jacket standing in front of an oil field with workers in red suits, with the text "OIL WORKERS STRUGGLE TO MAKE ENDS MEET IN AKTOBE. Despite working in one of the richest industries in Kazakhstan, workers complain of low salaries."
The image shows Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Solovyov standing side by side, accompanied by the title "KAZAKHSTAN, RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA, AND THE BRIEF DISAPPEARANCE OF VLADIMIR SOLOVYOV."
The image shows an oil field with pump jacks under a blue sky, along with power lines and poles. The text "ВЛАСТЬ" is visible in the upper left corner, and the text "FEW PEOPLE, NOT MUCH OIL, AND NOBODY LISTENING The tale of four oil towns in the Aktobe region near the Kokzhide water basin" is at the bottom.
Two men in suits, possibly politicians, are in close conversation. The text on the image reads: "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: MINIMALIST BRANDING" and "Interest rates kept steady, disruptions at Tengiz push oil prices up".
The image shows a landscape with a sign that reads "СОЗАК ДУПЕН" and two camels standing near a hill, with the text overlay "KAZAKHSTAN'S INVESTMENT CONDITIONS HAVE WORSENED, CANADIAN MINER SAYS", and "Laramide drops out of an exploration deal, citing subsoil law amendments".
The image shows President Tokayev in a suit and tie, with the text "TOKAYEV LAYS OUT A NEW ROADMAP FOR KAZAKHSTAN" and "Constitutional reforms will change the institutional architecture of the country, he says."
A photo shows two men in suits shaking hands against a blue background, with the text "KAZAKHSTAN TO TAKE PART IN TRUMP'S 'BOARD OF PEACE'" and "Tokayev accepts US invitation to the negotiating table on Gaza" overlaid on the image.
A construction train is on the railroad track with workers nearby and the text "ВЛАСТЬ THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: SAFE PASSAGE GDP growth trails inflation as housing prices surge."
The photo shows a city street with cars and buildings, under a blue sky; text overlay reads "WHAT'S IN STORE FOR KAZAKHSTAN'S ECONOMY IN 2026? Household income will continue to decline, social tension could increase", and the logo "ВЛАСТЬ" is in the upper left corner.
The image shows a group of reporters with "PRESS" vests, some holding cameras and phones, positioned in front of a banner that includes the text "ҚАЗАҚСТАН ӘУЕЛСІЗДІГІНЕ ЖЫЛ". The text overlay reads: "FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION FALLS IN LATE 2025, KAZAKHSTANI WATCHDOG REPORTS" and "Pressure on the media has become 'routine'".
Two rugby players are in action on a field; one player attempts to tackle the other, who is carrying the ball, under the text "KAZAKHSTAN'S UNKNOWN RUGBY VICTORY".
A Kaspi.kz bank branch is shown with people walking outside; the image includes the text "KAZAKHSTAN'S CREDIT TRAP: Growing individual borrowing and installment plans could threaten financial stability."
A man in a suit is holding a microphone, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ" and other words in the background. The text on the bottom reads: "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: IF THE RAIN COMES. Energy minister sees light at the end of the Karachaganak arbitration tunnel."
A group of men in business attire and hard hats walks through a factory setting, with the headline "CAN KAZAKHSTAN MEET ITS LOFTY INVESTMENT TARGETS?" and the text "The presidential plan to attract $150 billion by 2029 might be too optimistic, experts argue" visible at the bottom.
Two men in suits are shaking hands in front of Kazakh flags, with text that reads 'THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: MINOR CORRECTIONS' and 'Kazakhstan-Ukraine quarrel over Black Sea strike, Orda offices raided'.
A beige building serves as a backdrop for the text "THE SCORE THAT DECIDES EVERYTHING IN KAZAKHSTAN" and "The results of a single standardized test have turned into the be-all and end-all of university admissions."
The image is a graphic with the text "Censorship on top of self-censorship: Kazakhstan's cinema under threat," and a description of new legislative amendments targeting "LGBT propaganda". The visual elements include a Kazakhstan flag, a clapperboard, a rainbow, and a director's chair.
The image promotes a new podcast titled "DOPTER" by VLAST, focusing on field research in Central Asia, presented against a gray background with lined paper.
A large group of people in suits and dresses stand in front of a crowd, under the title "ВЛАСТЬ" and text that reads "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: CIRCLE BACK", and "New plans for a second port in Aktau, pilot election program under review".
The image is a collage featuring two women and text. On the left, a person wrapped in plastic stands in a field, while on the right, a woman with glasses is looking off to the side. The text reads: "ANASTASSIYA TARASSOVA, ARTISHOCK THEATER: 'THIS WILL BE STATE CENSORSHIP,'" and "How Kazakhstan's theaters will be affected by the 'anti-LGBT' legislation."
The image shows an indoor exhibition space with the text "ВЛАСТЬ" at the top left, followed by "THE LANGUAGES OF (POST-)COLONIALITY" and "Anna Kin's project explores resistance to imperialism through language". Several screens are mounted on the walls, and letters appear to be suspended in the air.
A news graphic with an aerial view of oil platforms on a green background, with the headline "Kazakhstan Slaps Oil Majors with Another Lawsuit" and a tagline about discovery proceedings in Switzerland and the US.
Two men in suits are shaking hands in front of the flags of Kazakhstan and Russia; the text reads "Власть", "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: GIVE US A WINK", and "Football clubs privatized, new single QR payment system launched".
The image shows a man and a woman sitting at a table with a floral tablecloth, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ," "KING OF THE ARAL SEA," and "A non-western Central Asian travelogue" visible.
Two men in suits stand outside a building, with text that reads "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: TRADITIONAL ACCORDS" and "LGBT propaganda" law and an air taxi system in the making."
The image shows several people outdoors, including one holding a rainbow flag, and a police officer in uniform; overlaid text reads "INSIDE KAZAKHSTAN'S ATTEMPT TO BAN 'LGBT PROPAGANDA'" and "A group of deputies proposed new draconian measures to preserve 'traditional values'."
A man in a suit and glasses sits in front of a Kazakhstan flag, with the headline "TAX REFORM ROLLBACK TO MITIGATE HIGH INFLATION IN KAZAKHSTAN."
A black and white image shows a crowd of people, with text overlaying the image that reads, "KAZAKHSTAN MARKS 36 YEARS SINCE ITS LAST NUCLEAR TEST AT THE POLYGON," and "Activists want a more official recognition of the October 19 date."
Five men are sitting at a long table under a banner that reads "VLACTb РАБОЧЕЙ ГРУППЫ ПО ПАРЛАМЕНТСКОЙ РЕФОРМЕ АҚОРДА, 2025". The text below reads "ONE CHAMBER, POSSIBLY DIGITAL: TOKAYEV'S NEW PARLIAMENT. A new working group kick-started Kazakhstan's parliamentary reform."
The image shows a group of men in suits standing in front of a backdrop of flags, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ" and "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: TAKEOFF AND LANDING" overlaid on the image.
The image shows a protest with a sign that reads "НАМ НЕ ХВАТАЕТ ЖЕНСКОЙ РУКИ!" in red letters, and the text "CAN KAZAKHSTAN'S LEADERSHIP AVOID BEING PATRIARCHAL?" is written below the sign.
A man with a beard looks pensively at the camera, accompanied by text that reads: 'KARAKALPAK ACTIVIST FRETS ABOUT REPRESSION IN UZBEKISTAN AND INSTITUTIONAL OBSTACLES IN KAZAKHSTAN. Akylbek Muratbai is seeking asylum after being prosecuted in Uzbekistan.' The logo 'ВЛАСТЬ' is visible in the upper left corner.
Four men in suits stand in front of a train car with a "KazAID" sign, and text reads "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: UNICORNS GALACTICOS" and "Real Madrid beats FC Kairat, new nuclear power plants planned."
The image shows Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Donald Trump, and Melania Trump against a blue curtain backdrop, with flags visible on either side; the text overlay reads "AFTER TRUMP, TOKAYEV ALSO CALLS CLIMATE CHANGE A 'FRAUD' AND PRAISES COAL IN KAZAKHSTAN" and "'Coal is the dirtiest energy source,' experts say."
The image shows a blacksmith working in his shop, framed by a piece of metal in the foreground, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ", "METAL, FIRE, AND THE FUTURE", and "A family of blacksmiths considers how to keep their work alive in Kazakhstan" visible.
A woman milks a sheep while a young man sits on another sheep in a field. The text reads: "SHEEP KURT: THE TRADITION OF KAZAKH DAIRY. Using sheep's milk to make butter and cheese was once the norm in Kazakhstan."
The image shows a landscape with hydrogen tanks, windmills, and solar panels under a blue sky with clouds, accompanied by the text "ВЛАСТЬ," "GREEN HYDROGEN: THE LAST DROP OF THE CASPIAN SEA?," "HYDROGEN H2," and a line stating that a new hydrogen project could further damage the sea.
The image shows a group of people standing in front of a building, with text overlay that reads "ВЛАСТЬ", "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: LESS IS MORE", and "Tokayev plans unicameral Parliament, one million earn below minimum wage".
The image shows a tall building behind trees and water, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ" at the top left and the text "PROTECTED ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE UNDER THREAT IN KAZAKHSTAN. Owners of historical buildings find it easier to pay fines for violations than to preserve them" at the bottom.
A man is inspecting goods at an outdoor market stall, with the text "AVERAGE INCOME FALLS IN KAZAKHSTAN DESPITE HIGH GDP GROWTH" and "The first half of the year showed contradictory economic trends" overlaid on the image.
A group of soccer players in yellow and black striped jerseys stand on a field, celebrating a victory, with the text "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: FEVER PITCH" and "FC Kairat to play in the Champions League, the Constitution turns 30" overlaid on the image.
The collage features a black and white image of Nursultan Nazarbayev, along with other figures and documents, against a textured background with red and blue accents; the text reads "ВЛАСТЬ", ".B", "ҚАЗАҚСТАН РЕСПУБЛИКАСЫ ПРЕЗ ЖАРЛЫҒЫ УКАЗ ИДЕНТА РЕСПУБЛИКИ", "1995 - NURSULTAN NAZARBAYEV CONSOLIDATES POWER IN KAZAKHSTAN", and "How to abolish parliament and make your own rules".
A black and white photo features musicians performing with guitars and a microphone on stage, with the text "SUKHOVEY, THE MUSIC FESTIVAL IN KAZAKHSTAN YOU NEVER HEARD OF" and "Since 2001, Aktobe has hosted an underground event that unites the punk rock scene" overlaid.
The image features two men in suits walking on a red carpet with an airplane labeled 'QAZAQSTAN' in the background, accompanied by the text 'ВЛАСТЬ,' 'THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: TAKE ME THERE,' and 'Tokayev visits Japarov in Kyrgyzstan, Yandex.Taxi to face competition.'
A large crowd of people are sitting and applauding, with the text "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: TEACHING THE TEACHER" and "Starlink lands in Kazakhstan, government freezes minimum wage" overlaid on the image.
The image shows a press conference setup with several officials seated behind a table in front of a blue backdrop that features the text "ҚАЗАҚСТАН РЕСПУБЛИКАСЫ ҮКІМЕТІНІҢ БАСПАСӨЗ ОРТАЛЫҒЫ THE PRESS CENTER OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN ПРЕСС-ЦЕНТР ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВА РЕСПУБЛИКИ КАЗАХСТАН" and the text "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW" is displayed.
A low-angle shot shows the Auezov Theater under a blue sky with clouds, accompanied by the text 'RESTORATION PLAGUED BY UNCERTAINTY IN KAZAKHSTAN'.
A woman with glasses is speaking into a microphone with the text "ZHULDYZ SAULEBEKOVA: 'OUR COUNTRY IS READY TO BATTLE AIR POLLUTION'" and "The head of Almaty Air Initiative remains optimistic in the quest to combat air pollution." on the image.
Two people sit at a table in front of the flags of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ," "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: SWING AND A MISS," and "Halyk buys a stake in Uzbekistan's Click, a new national air cargo carrier planned."
The image shows an urban setting with a pedestrian bridge above a wall with the text "МҰНАЙЛЫ АСТАНА • НЕФТЯНАЯ СТОЛИЦА" and "ATYRAU", along with the headline "KAZAKHSTAN'S OIL WORKERS FACE THE END OF TCO EXPANSION". The text "Labor unions expect rising unemployment as construction work at Tengizchevroil ends" is also visible.
The image shows a promotional graphic with the headline "KAZAKHSTAN'S MINING INDUSTRY SEES GROWING ABUSE", along with the text "A new report highlights growing allegations of violations of labor and environmental laws," with silhouettes of miners and a map of Kazakhstan in the background.
The image shows Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev standing in front of the US and Kazakhstan flags, accompanied by the text 'TRUMP ANNOUNCES TARIFFS ON KAZAKHSTAN EXPORTS' and 'Kazakhstan's government said their effect on bilateral trade will be marginal'.
Black and white image of a film still featuring Kazakh people and a soldier, with the text "KHASEN AND ZHAMILYA": THE FIRST FILM ABOUT KAZAKH LIFE IN CHINA" and "The 1955 film reflects everyday life of Kazakh nomads."
The image shows a man in a suit and tie in front of the flag of Kazakhstan, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ", "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: LANDLOCKED OFFSHORE", and "Record Eurobond issued, new Tax Code approved".
The image shows a nuclear power plant on the horizon, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ" in the upper left and "KAZAKHSTAN'S FIRST NUCLEAR POWER PLANT TO COST $14 BILLION. Negotiations with Chinese partners for a second NPP have yet to be held" displayed in the foreground.
The image shows six men in suits standing in front of a backdrop featuring the flags of Kyrgyzstan, China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, with text overlayed on the image reading "CHINA STRENGTHENS TIES IN CENTRAL ASIA" and "Xi Jinping met with regional heads of state in Astana."
The photo shows a city skyline at dusk with cooling towers in the background, cranes, and apartment buildings, along with the text "ВЛАСТЬ", "KAZAKHSTAN PICKS ROSATOM, SETS NUCLEAR AGENDA" and "Government plans have turned a distant possibility into a concrete strategy".
The image shows three people in "POLICE ICE" jackets standing on the porch of a house, with the text "KAZAKHSTANI STUDENTS FEAR DEPORTATION AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TOYS WITH THEIR VISAS," and "While the US government and courts battle around immigration rules, the fate of many foreign students is at stake."
The image shows a conference setting with a panel of speakers on stage and an audience in the foreground, under the headline "RENEWABLE ENERGY COST IS NO LONGER AN ISSUE ACROSS CENTRAL ASIA." The backdrop features the text "ENERGY SECURITY IN 2025: BALANCING TRANSITION AND STABILITY" and the "KAZENERGY" logo.
The image features a collage of four individuals against a backdrop of muted colors, overlaid with the text "KAZAKHSTAN'S EX-POLITICAL PRISONERS ENDURE LIMITED FREEDOMS" and "Restrictions continue to haunt activists even after their release," with the words "САЯСИ" and "БОСТАНДЫҚ" visible in the foreground.
The image shows a photo of two people shaking hands in front of a backdrop featuring the flags of Kazakhstan and Italy, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: EXCHANGING NOTES Jusan Bank changes name, Almaty gets a new mayor".
The photo shows a cityscape covered in yellow smoke, with a tall industrial chimney visible in the background, and text overlay that reads "ВЛАСТЬ", "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: TAP AND GO", and "Yellow smoke over Oskemen, a new special economic zone in Kyzylorda".
The image shows a construction site with concrete pillars against a backdrop of buildings and a cloudy sky, overlaid with the text 'ВЛАСТЬ,' 'THE MONTH IN KAZAKHSTAN: GOLDEN TICKET,' and 'New investor visa rules, OPEC+ tensions on the rise.'
A fire truck is parked in a smoky, wooded area, and a firefighter is on top of the truck; the text reads "ВЛАСТЬ," "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: CRANES AND PARADES," and "Tokayev to attend Victory Day Parade in Moscow, trade with Uzbekistan to get easier."
The image shows a Swiss flag being peeled back to reveal a pile of banknotes and a hand holding a piece of paper with 'REYL innovative banking' written on it, along with the text 'CENTRAL ASIAN FIGURES LINKED TO SWISS BANK WITH "CARELESS" DUE DILIGENCE' and 'Reyl Intesa Sanpaolo has been under investigation for "weaknesses in the area of money laundering."'.
The image shows a meeting with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Kazakhstan to work on healthcare challenges together, as stated in the text overlay. A man is visible on a screen, likely participating remotely, with flags of Kazakhstan and the WHO in the background.
A photo shows a group of seven people in suits standing in front of a backdrop with the text "FIRST CENTRAL ASIA - EUROPEAN SUMMIT" and the EU logo. The text "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: WE ARE TOGETHER" is superimposed on the image. Below, the text "First EU-Central Asia summit, fresh US tariffs, and a massive embezzlement" is displayed.
Two people in business attire are shaking hands against a neutral background with decorative doors, with overlayed text that reads 'ВЛАСТЬ,' 'THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: BABY STEPS,' and 'Kaspi bets on Turkey, Kazakhstan faces a lawsuit from the past.'
The image shows a collage with a lightbulb, wind turbines, and various environmental icons, accompanied by the text "ВЛАСТЬ", "KAZAKHSTAN TORN BETWEEN GREEN PROMISES AND COAL POWER," and a statement about Kazakhstan's reliance on fossil fuels.
An aerial view shows a landscape with river systems, accompanied by the text "ВЛАСТЬ," "UZBEK RICE FARMERS FACE WATER SHORTAGES AND MIGRATE," and "Rice harvest is moving from the Amu Darya to the Syr Darya region."
Against a gray wall with graffiti and a painted question mark, a man in a black jacket and pants stands in front of a red square; the text reads 'ВЛАСТЬ', 'ЗАКРАСИЛИ КОТЕНКА, А КОГДА ЗАКРАСИТ', 'THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: PAINT IT GRAY' and 'Kazakhstan's Central Bank hikes interest rates, feminist activists are arrested ahead of March 8'.
The image shows a person using a smartphone to make a QR-code payment at a point-of-sale terminal, with text overlay reading "THE KASPI DYSTOPIA" and a statement about the impact of restricted QR-payments on tourism in Kazakhstan; the POS terminal displays the message "Готовимся к приему оплаты..." (Preparing for payment...).
Two men in suits stand in front of flags. The text reads "KYRGYZSTAN AND TAJIKISTAN REACH BORDER AGREEMENT ENHANCING CENTRAL ASIA SECURITY," and "Settling the border dispute could spur cooperation, connectivity."
The image shows a person holding a smartphone displaying an air quality app, along with a portable air quality monitor. The app indicates an air quality index of 31, labeled as 'clean', while the text overlay announces 'THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: REDACTED' and mentions Ukrainian drones hitting Kazakhstan's oil export pipeline.
A man stands in front of a street holding a yellow flag with red lettering that reads "Qazaqstan," under the title "The Week in Kazakhstan: Turn Back Time," and a caption about deputies mulling a "foreign agents" law.
The image shows a close-up of the tail section of an aircraft, which has a white and blue color scheme, with visible wear and tear, and the text "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: FOREIGN OBJECTS", "Tokayev wants to move forward with tax reform, inflations grows again", and "ВЛАСТЬ".
A formal meeting room with people seated at long tables under a large chandelier and the flags of Kazakhstan, with the text overlay 'ВЛАСТЬ', 'THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: VAT NOW?', and 'Kazakhstan to re-negotiate oil contracts; massive Qandy Qantar sentences'.
A white truck is carrying a blue and white trolleybus on a flatbed trailer, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ" in the upper left and the text "КЫРГЫЗЧЕТТРАНС" on the side of the truck, and the text "THE END OF THE LINE FOR BISHKEK TROLLEYBUS FLEET?" below it.
The image shows President Tokayev at a podium with the Kazakhstan flag in the background, along with the text: "ВЛАСТЬ KAZAKHSTAN'S GOVERNMENT LAYS OUT NEW COURSE Tokayev asked his fellow citizens to 'tighten their belts' once again".
A cityscape shrouded in smog, featuring buildings and distant mountains under a hazy sky, with the text 'ВЛАСТЬ,' 'SMOG AND MIRRORS: BISHKEK'S HALF-HEARTED BATTLE WITH POLLUTION,' and 'Dirty air continues to choke Kyrgyzstan's capital' superimposed.
A soccer player wearing a yellow uniform with the number 10 is running with a soccer ball on a green field, with another player behind him, and the text "ВЛАСТЬ," "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: OVER AND UNDER," and "Chelsea pays record sum for Kazakhstani footballer, Tengizchevroil's expansion pumps first oil" are visible.
A building with the inscription "KAZAKHSTAN ULTTYK BANKI" in green letters on top. The text overlay reads "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: SPILLOVER" along with a news snippet about the Central Bank's currency policy and the energy ministry's fuel price caps proposal.
A crowd of people with luggage is gathered, with some wearing face masks, and the text "ВЛАСТЬ," "UZBEKISTAN SEEKS NEW LABOR MARKETS," and "Migrant workers look for alternatives to Russia" is visible.
Two men in suits are pictured, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ," "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: MANUAL TRANSMISSION," and "Tokayev's interview touches on Nazarbayev's legacy. Qazaq Air finally sold." overlaid on the image.
The image shows the wreckage of a plane crash, with two individuals in black uniforms standing nearby, and the text "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: STRANGER THINGS. A plane crash near Aktau likely caused by a Russian missile strike, Tokayev fires the minister of economy." is displayed.
The image is a digitally manipulated photo with an overlay of an oil worker, oil derricks, and an oil refinery, with the headline "ABUSED, UNDERCUT, AND UNHEARD: OIL WORKERS IN WESTERN KAZAKHSTAN FACE DISCRIMINATION," and the text "Leaked documents reveal a systematic pay gap between local and foreign workers at the most profitable fields."
The image contains the text 'ВЛАСТЬ', 'THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: RIGHTING THE WRONGS', and 'The Stati saga is now completely over, LPG prices will be capped until 2030'. Also visible are fragments of text in a non-Latin alphabet and the words 'ГАЗНО ГАЗАНЕ'.
The photo shows the exterior of a building with the text "КИНОТЕАТР Целинный" on top, with two cars parked in front of it. The text "FROM CALIGULA TO SELLING SOFAS" and "How Tselinny survived the 1990s and 2000s" are written at the bottom of the image.
The image shows an oil rig at sea, a statue of justice, and splatters of black ink. The text reads "KAZAKHSTAN'S PRESSURE ON OIL MAJORS UNLIKELY TO PUSH THEM OUT."
The photo shows a crowd of people gathered in front of a banner with the text 'ҚАСЫМ ЖОМАРТ ТОҚАЕВ ӘДІЛЕТТІ ҚАЗАҚСТАН ҮШІН' and a yellow check mark, with the words 'WAITING FOR TOKAYEV'S SOCIAL JUSTICE' superimposed on the image, and the text 'Two years after his re-election, Kazakhstan is still ruled through an oligarchic economic model' at the bottom.
A man in a suit is holding up a picture of a snowy landscape, while a headline reads "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL," and text below states, "Former presidents get fresh legal protections, the ruling party revisits the time zone question."
The photo shows a cityscape under a thick layer of smog, with snow-capped mountains visible in the background and the text "ВЛАСТЬ," "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: FALLING AND BOUNCING," and "A weak tenge is not yet worrying the cabinet, residents mull moving away" overlaid on the image.
A grayscale image shows a large building with the text "ВЛАСТЬ" in the upper left corner and "THE BEST CINEMA IN THE LAND Tselinny until the late 1980s" at the bottom.
The image features a portrait of a blonde woman in front of an EU flag backdrop, accompanied by text that reads "EU SPECIAL REP: 'GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES STRENGTHENED EU-CENTRAL ASIA RELATIONS,'" and "An exclusive interview with Terhi Hakala, the EU Special Representative for Central Asia."
A black and white photo shows people walking in front of the Tselinny Cinema, with the text "THE THAW AND THE CINEMA. A history of the establishment of Tselinny."
A crowd of people is seen holding signs at a rally. The text on the image reads, "CAN NEW LAWS HINDER DOMESTIC ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN IN KAZAKHSTAN?"
A meeting is taking place at a long wooden table with Kazakhstan's flag in the background, featuring the text 'ВЛАСТЬ,' 'THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: STOP COMPLAINING,' and 'Tokayev strengthens the country's security protocol. State-owned companies asked to tighten their belts.'
The photo shows four men in suits sitting at a table, clapping, with a blue background displaying text in Azerbaijani and English; the lower part of the image has white text that reads "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: HOLD ON, Tokayev goes to Baku for COP29, KASE and AIX won't merge just yet." and the word "ВЛАСТЬ" at the top left.
The photo shows an old building with the inscription "ДОМАШНЕЕ", featuring the text "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: BURIED IN THE SAND". It also includes the text "Kazatomprom looks into pollution allegations, the government plans new bill on renewables."
On a sandy beach, a person in a green jacket and hat, wearing blue gloves, examines a dead seal near a black toolbox and a blue cooler, with text stating "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: TOP THIRTY" and "Kazakhstan named among the top tourist destinations for 2025. Hundreds of Caspian Seal corpses washed ashore."
A gas station is pictured with the text "ВЛАСТЬ" in the upper left, "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: SEE YOU SOON," and "Kazakhstan will not join the BRICS, Russia bans grain supplies from Kazakhstan."
The image shows Kazakhstani tenge banknotes, a calculator app displaying '3,063', and the text 'KAZAKHSTAN STRUGGLES TO INCREASE BUDGET REVENUES. Economists propose solutions to the budget crisis'.
A gymnasium is set up as a polling station with voting booths, a ballot box, and observers, while a woman sweeps the floor; the image contains the text: "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: YES, THE USUAL. Five children were killed in a house fire, an MP calls to ban a feminist NGO," along with the word "ВЛАСТЬ" at the top left.
In a gymnasium setting, a group of people are gathered around a ballot box, while another person is taking a picture with a smartphone; the text reads, "LESS ACTIVE, MORE DISAPPOINTED: THE NUCLEAR REFERENDUM DISHEARTENS KAZAKHSTAN'S OPPOSITION."
A crowd of people is shown, some holding signs that read "Те кто не поддерживает АЭС враги народа" and "Народ РК ПРОТИВ референдума по АЭС", in front of a banner that reads "KAZAKHSTAN SHUTS DOWN DISSENT AHEAD OF NUCLEAR REFERENDUM".
A group of women wearing headscarves are gathered together, with text overlaying the image reading "INSIDE THE WARDROBE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING INCREASINGLY POLICED IN TAJIKISTAN" and "A column by International Partnership for Human Right."
A person is working on a vehicle, with the text "SANCTIONED SPARE PARTS MAKE THEIR WAY TO RUSSIA VIA KAZAKHSTAN. A Belarusian investigation unveils a trading scheme that circumvents sanctions" superimposed on the image. The logo "ВЛАСТЬ" is visible in the upper left corner.
The image shows several men in hard hats and dark blue jackets, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ", "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: WHAT ELSE?", and "Kazakhstan's first unexplained wealth order, nuclear plant discussions are over".
The image is a collage featuring portraits of two men in suits, a television test pattern with the text "PTRK AQORDA", a crowd silhouette, a laptop, and hands reaching out from the screen. The text overlay reads, "TOP OFFICIALS IN KAZAKHSTAN DODGE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS."
The image shows a group of people with the text overlay "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: GOOD BOY." The text below states, "The asset return campaign tightens its screws on Satybaldy, the Kashagan arbitral claim continues to grow."
The image shows a meeting or conference setting with officials, a speaker at a podium, and a screen displaying a broadcast of the speaker. The text reads 'KAZAKHSTAN'S PUBLIC FINANCES IN CRISIS' and 'A new Tax Code is unlikely to plug the hole, experts say'.
The image shows several men in suits seated at a table, with the text "ВЛАСТЬ" in the upper left corner and the title "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: SUSPENDED JUSTICE" in white letters. A line below reads: "Central Asian heads of state meet in Astana, pollution fines mushroom in the Atyrau region."
The image shows a man in a suit at a podium with the "Astana International Forum 2023" logo, beneath the text "KAZAKHSTAN IN THE MIDDLE" and the phrase "The government insists on the 'middle power' label, but it's nothing more than nation-branding."
A man is speaking into a microphone in front of a banner with text in Kazakh and an image of the sun. The text on the image reads: "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: TIME OUT. Activist slapped with a seven-year sentence, anti 'LGBT propaganda' petition moves forward."
A photo shows a public discussion with the text “KAZAKHSTAN'S GOVERNMENT MOVES TO BAN 'LGBT PROPAGANDA'” and “A public discussion around a recently filed petition found support from the government.
The photo shows an industrial setting with molten metal being poured, accompanied by the text "ВЛАСТЬ", "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: COMPUTER SAYS NO", and "Sanctions make Russian business harder in Central Asia, China-Kazakhstan trade grows".
The image features a background of 20,000 Kazakhstani Tenge banknotes with the text "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: FATHER TO SON" and "Fresh National Fund dealings, new power plant plans, and inherited management" overlayed on the bottom.
The image shows a coal power plant emitting smoke, with the text "KAZAKHSTAN SHOULD SWITCH FROM COAL TO RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES" overlaid, along with the statement "Solar and wind energy is becoming much more affordable than coal and gas."
The image shows a building with a Kazakhstan flag on top, along with the text "ВЛАСТЬ," "THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: BROKEN QUOTAS AND COLD FEET," and "Sanctions thwart plans of stock exchange merger, Kazakhstan still produces more oil than it should."
The image shows the logo of the Moscow Exchange and the text "RUSSIA-LINKED SECURITIES TO BE MOVED FROM KAZAKHSTAN" and "Kazakhstan's regulator set a deadline for August 10".
An art exhibit featuring the text 'IN KAZAKHSTAN, A CURATOR CAN PLAY THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIATOR,' along with details about a curator and professor from the University of Kassel discussing opportunities for Kazakhstan's curators.
A group of men in suits are shaking hands, with a camera crew in the background and text overlaying the image that reads, 'ВЛАСТЬ,' 'THE WEEK IN KAZAKHSTAN: ANOTHER BRICK,' and 'The SCO summit in Astana ends, the price of sugar is slated to go up.'
The image shows a banner with the text "ВЛАСТЬ", "ASTANA-2024", "THE SCO EXPANDS, KAZAKHSTAN TO PLAY A LARGER ROLE IN REGIONAL PLATFORMS", and "The Chinese leadership said it would support Kazakhstan membership in the BRICS group."
An aerial shot shows a methane leak in Kazakhstan, with smoke rising into the air. The image includes the text "ВЛАСТЬ" and the headline "METHANE LEAK IN KAZAKHSTAN LAST YEAR SMASHED ALL NEGATIVE RECORDS," followed by the text "Research shows that it was the largest methane emission from an infrastructure accident ever documented."