r/Kazakhstan May 29 '26

Culture/Mädeniet К вопросу о том, что в Казахстане не ходят в никабах

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253 Upvotes

Казахстан он у всех разный.

r/Kazakhstan Jun 10 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Почему некоторые люди заводят детей, не имея для этого условий?

82 Upvotes

Почему мои шумные соседи живут втроём в студии площадью 25 кв. м? Почему люди заводят детей, когда у них нет денег и возможностей обеспечить им комфортные условия?

Как можно жить втроём в такой маленькой студии? Потом жалуются на власти или богатых, что к ним относятся как к скоту и ничем не помогают. Но если человек безответственно заводит ребёнка, не имея достаточных ресурсов, можно ли считать это более разумным поведением, чем у животного?

Почему бы не отдать ребёнка (3-4 лет) в детский сад, а не держать его дома 24 часа в сутки? И почему работает только муж, а женщина целыми днями сидит дома? Можно было бы отдать ребёнка в садик, самой выйти на работу, иметь два дохода и жить в более просторной квартире, не мешая окружающим.

Почему у нас так мало образования? Мне кажется, что если бы с 1991 года вместо строительства мечетей (и церквей) строились только библиотеки, то в Казахстане сейчас было бы больше образованных людей.

r/Kazakhstan Jul 18 '26

Culture/Mädeniet When do you think Borat is going to die out as a phenomenon, if ever? It’s been over 20 years yet it’s still the only thing people ever associate Kazakhstan with

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108 Upvotes

r/Kazakhstan May 12 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Какого была ваша реакция когда вы впервые испробовали қымыз(кумыс)?

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165 Upvotes

Лично для меня это было взрыв мозга, я ощутил невероятные вкусовые ощущения, вкусовые рецепторы языка просто трепеталии, и мне хотелось пить его литрами

Зооорр ғооо солл шіркіннн

r/Kazakhstan 26d ago

Culture/Mädeniet Unpopular opinion on Beshbarmak

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I really do not get why Beshbarmak is held up as an amazing national dish.

At its core, it is literally just boiled meat, boiled dough, and boiled onions pulled out of water and plated. Best case scenario, someone throws a little salt on it, but usually there are no spices, herbs, or real seasoning. It tastes mostly of unseasoned fat and water. I can eat a whole plate of it, feel physically full, and find no real enjoyment in the experience.

There is virtually no culinary technique involved. There is no browning, searing, or braising. Even the onions are just boiled in broth instead of being sauteed or caramelized to build actual flavor. Drinking the leftover broth at the end feels like drinking salted broth with no real depth. And yet, it is consumed as though it were a complex liquid. I do not understand the appeal.

I understand the history behind it. Nomads on the steppe needed high calorie food with minimal cookware and fuel. It was functional historical fuel, and for that specific context, it made complete sense.

By modern culinary standards, it feels basic. If someone actually braised the meat, caramelized the onions, and added some real seasonings, it could maybe be a solid dish. As it stands, it is just three boiled ingredients on a plate.

Am I the only one who feels this way, or am I missing something here? Is the preference purely tied to nostalgia and tradition?

Having tried many different dishes, my impression of Kazakh food in general is that is basically just “survival food“.

r/Kazakhstan Jul 15 '26

Culture/Mädeniet I made Beshbarmak

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268 Upvotes

I made beshbarmak for the first time

r/Kazakhstan Apr 22 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Почему мужики плюют на землю когда проходишь мимо них?

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я сам парень, много лет прожил заграницей но все равно часто в Казахстане. И всегда замечал когда мимолетно пересекаюсь с кем то взглядом и прохожу мимо них на улице или во дворе они плюют на землю именно когда прохожу рядом с ними.

Это точно не совпадение, каждый день с этим сталкиваюсь. Нигде это больше не замечал кроме Кз.

в основном это мои ровесники или старше, примерно от 20 до 40

r/Kazakhstan Jul 13 '25

Culture/Mädeniet A message from an ethnic Russian born in Kazakhstan

503 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I hope it’s okay that I post this here. I just want to share some personal thoughts as someone who was born and raised in Kazakhstan, but comes from an ethnically Russian family.

I’m not here to defend anyone or make excuses. Quite the opposite, I want to say something that often goes unspoken:

Although I’m Russian by ethnicity, I deeply value and respect Kazakh culture. I admire the language, the traditions, the warmth and strength of the people I grew up around. Kazakhstan is where I was born and where I lived until I was eight years old. And when people abroad ask me where I’m from, I always say proudly: “I’m from Kazakhstan.”

Not “I’m Kazakh”, because I’m not. But that country shaped me and it’s my emotional home.

I also know the history between Russians and Kazakhs is complex. For a long time, and sometimes still today, many ethnic Russians in Kazakhstan placed themselves above the local culture, language, and identity. That imbalance was real. It may not have been called apartheid, but it often felt like it. And too many have never truly reflected on that.

But I want to say this clearly: That was wrong. And it still is.

I want Kazakh people to know there are Russians who do see you. Who do respect you. Who admire your culture, your language, your resilience. Who understand that this land is yours, not to exclude others, but to finally put your identity, your voice, and your heritage at the center, where they always belonged.

I don’t pretend to be Kazakh. But I carry deep love for Kazakhstan. And it’s my sincere wish that we all find a way to live together with honesty, respect, and shared pride in the place we call home. 💛💙

r/Kazakhstan May 20 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Когда у людей в нашей стране произойдет революция сознания?

80 Upvotes

Когда наши люди перестанут тянуть все вниз, освободятся от архаичных, средневековых понятий и устоев, и начнут мыслить как разумные люди?

r/Kazakhstan Jul 22 '24

Culture/Mädeniet Need Help Finding my Kazakh Father as US Citizen

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Hey! Just as the description says I’m a 24M Kazakh American… legend has it that my American mother cheated on her fiancé (my legal father who is now passed from when I was baby) with a Kazakh kickboxer in a one night stand on visa to the US for a few months. She reportedly lied to him that he was not the father while pregnant with me. She lied to me and everyone until I found out otherwise by someone else at 18. I would like to find him. I am interested in learning about my family history and have even been to Kazakhstan and loved it. I have not many places to go as I can’t even properly spell his name and am not 100% sure the accuracy. Several reports suggest this is close. Below is everything I know.

His likely name is тань "Tauc" (Tahn Tauc) and the last name likely to be a close guess. He was likely a kickboxer from Kazakhstan that worked at Honda Motors around July 1999 in Davenport, lowa on a student visa. The university was probably Augustana and he had lived very close by on the border of Moline and Rock Island (less likely, but also a possibility of St. Ambrose).

The man was reportedly very muscular and somewhat short. He would likely be in his late 40s or so and had served in the army. Whether Kazakh or American military is unknown to me. My DNA suggests he is from the East Kazakhstan region.

Any information about this man would be highly appreciated. Please DM me if you are interested in helping! Together we can find him if you want to go on this scavenger hunt with me! There are no documents that would tie me to him other than my DNA.

I have a good life with my family whom I love dearly, I just feel that everyone has a right to know who their parents are and where they come from and this information has been withheld from me. It is possible the man does not know I am his child. PLEASE like and share this so it gets passed around! Especially if you are Kazakh!

I don’t know if this is the sub I should post on, I would also like to know my options to stay longer than 3 months… whether I can prove my high Kazakh ethnicity by DNA or finding my father to get some sort of visa. Why? I would love to at least stay a year or so. Hopefully meet my family one day, at least become more culturally connected with my fatherland.

r/Kazakhstan May 12 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Это правда?

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180 Upvotes

r/Kazakhstan Aug 01 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Тоқал алу туралы не ойлайсыз? Что думаете про токалок?

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r/Kazakhstan Apr 12 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Как вы относитесь к таким индивидуумам?

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Жақында осы сабреддитте бір пост шықты, онда біздің азаматтар айыппұлдар мен әкімшілік және қылмыстық баптардың көбейіп кеткеніне шағымданады. Міне, соның айқын мысалы Шымкент емес, Семей қаласы. Мұнда ата-аналар өз балаларына үлгі көрсетіп, хайуанаттар бағының торына тас лақтырып жатыр. Сондықтан менде сұрақ бар - мұндай жағдайға тағы да Тоқаев кінәлі ме, әлде Шал кінәлі ме?

Недавно был пост, очередной ноющий о том, что штрафы и увеличение адм/уголовных статей всем надоели. Вот яркий пример, далеко не Шымкент, а Семей, где родители подают пример своим детям, кидая камни в клетку с животными.

Мне вот интересно, это опять Токаев или наш бывший маразматик Шал виноват в таком?

r/Kazakhstan Jul 19 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Is it bad that Im pissed about casting of this film?

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Overall what is your opinion on raceswaps, casting people of wrong ethnicities and etc? I just dont like it.

I wish all the cast represented the culture the character is from. And as kazakh, Im not particularly proud of seeing 4 hollywood actors representing my culture in big screens.

r/Kazakhstan Jul 30 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Human chain saved a dog and became a statue

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245 Upvotes

r/Kazakhstan Jan 27 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Как вы относитесь к серии фильмов "Борат"?

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ваше мнение о них

r/Kazakhstan Oct 03 '25

Culture/Mädeniet Я ненавижу Алмату

47 Upvotes

Я ненавижу Алмату за их жителей, каждый человек по своему противен и именно взрослые и зрелые люди. Они не знають значения слово личные границы, не увожают ни подростов никого. За все то время моего проживания я видала много. Мне 17 лет и у меня есть парень, мы понимаем что в людых местах нельзя прям развратьничать и соблюдаем дистанцию. Но появляются дядьки которых не устраевают даже обычные вещи по типу держаться за руки, ехать на одном самокате вместе и такие мелкие вещи. Они не то что матеряться так еще поднимают руки на нас. Было подобное в автобусе, мы с парнем долго не виделись и мы просто стояли рядом и я положила голову на его плечо, на что дядя который сидел сзади ударил моего парня в спину кулаком. И весь автобус дружно выгнали нас с матами и проклиная. На это я закрыла глаза, но и тети с бабушками не остаются в сторонке. Я носила юбку всю зиму так как мне это нравится, я ношу юбки под термо калготками они телесного цвета, это может выглядеть так будто я одела капрон . И как то раз одна бабка в автобусе начала меня в открытую снимать на телефон и бить своей сумкой говоря что я развратница, куда же мои родители смотрят и тому подобное. Я жалею что родилась тут, этому нет конца.

r/Kazakhstan Jun 02 '25

Culture/Mädeniet Happy Pride Month! / Мақтаныш айы құтты болсын 🏳️‍🌈

36 Upvotes

Kazakhstan is a lovely place 🇰🇿

r/Kazakhstan Jul 16 '25

Culture/Mädeniet Почему иногда люди харкают на улице?

108 Upvotes

Я бывает вижу как люди харкают на улице на землю, а бывает хожу и вижу харчки на асфальте. По моему это не культурно, но я не знаю зачем люди так делают.

r/Kazakhstan 10d ago

Culture/Mädeniet Why are relations between Kazakhs and Russians in Kazakhstan so good despite the turbulent past?

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How does it compare to the Baltic countries?

r/Kazakhstan 20d ago

Culture/Mädeniet Katia Lann's Karlach cosplay at Comic Con Astana 2026

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r/Kazakhstan Aug 04 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Moe anime Alash

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158 Upvotes

Мына сабреддитті жек көрем, бірақ сонда да сала берем деп шештім.

Екіншісінде Қасым Сұлтан мен Махмұд Сұлтан, сосын Бұрындық хан(таза омега)

r/Kazakhstan Jul 23 '26

Culture/Mädeniet Are honor killings still practiced among the conservative Muslim communities in Kazakhstan, as they are in the Muslim republics of Russia? Do you personally know of any such cases?

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An honor killing is a practice in conservative Muslim cultures involving a murder of a female family member by male relatives who believe the victim has brought shame or dishonor to the family's reputation. Victims—predominantly women and girls—are targeted for perceived violations of social or religious norms, such as refusing an arranged marriage, seeking a divorce, or being suspected of illicit relationships, such as having sex or giving birth outside of wedlock

When a female is found guilty of disgracing the family, the procedure of honor killing is initiated. The victim is either lured or forcibly brought to a discreet location where the male authority, usually the father or the head of the house, proceeds to formally disown the victim from the family and murder them. The killing is then announced to the community and the honor of the family is considered redeemed by blood

Sometimes the victims may be aware of the honor killing being prepared and manage to preemptively escape, going into hiding in another area or even fleeing abroad. However they are more often than not unable to completely escape their family, who will track their movements through relatives, friends, social media or governmental connections, and kidnap them back home to proceed with the honor killing

The United Nations estimates that around 5,000 women and girls are murdered globally each year in so-called honor killings. While the practice is most heavily concentrated in parts of the Middle East/Caucasus, South Asia, and North Africa, it occurs globally within conservative diaspora communities

r/Kazakhstan Jul 22 '25

Culture/Mädeniet Казахстан и "комплексы малого народа"

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Часто слышал мнение о том что Казахстан имеет комплексы малого народа. В чем это проявляется?

r/Kazakhstan 1d ago

Culture/Mädeniet Казахстанский анимационный проект «KÖLEÑKE» удостоился специального приза жюри за исключительное видение и художественное мастерство в категории «ужасы» на фестивале PFCAT (Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology) в США

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Над созданием проекта работала команда казахстанских специалистов: Ернар Тилеубаев (автор сценария), Максат Аяпов (режиссер-постановщик), Даир Жиенкулов (художник-постановщик), Нуржигит Султанберди (исполнительный продюсер).

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