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News Kazakhstan » Mangystau » Culture: From Paris to Mangystau: Kazakh Cinema Goes Global

News channel or source: https://astanatimes.com/2026/08/from-paris-to-mangystau-kazakh-cinema-goes-global/

Published on: Saturday 29 August 2026

With “Jamilya in Paris” bringing a Kazakh story to the streets of the French capital and “Armour of God: Ultimatum” showcasing Mangystau and other Kazakh locations to international audiences, the ...

News Kazakhstan » Mangystau » Culture: Walking on Mars: Discover Mangystau’s alien landscapes, sacred sites and Caspian coast

News channel or source: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/walking-mars-discover-mangystau-alien-060316580.html

Published on: Sunday 15 February 2026

Imagine seeing Martian terrain with your own eyes without ever leaving Earth. Mangystau in southwest Kazakhstan stands out for its otherworldly landscapes and diverse geography. Stretching from the ...

News Kazakhstan » Mangystau » Culture: One Picture Of Poverty In Kazakhstan's Oil-Rich West

News channel or source: https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-mangystau-poverty-protests-zhetybai/32370969.html

Published on: Thursday 20 April 2023

ZHETYBAI, Kazakhstan -- In Mangystau, a province that remains impoverished in many ways despite producing about a quarter of Kazakhstan's oil, Daulet Kalniyazov's complaint is a familiar one. "Can we ...

News Kazakhstan » Mangystau » Culture: 'Armour of God: Ultimatum': Jackie Chan starts shooting in Kazakhstan

News channel or source: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/23/armour-of-god-ultimatum-jackie-chan-starts-shooting-in-kazakhstan

Published on: Thursday 23 July 2026

Filming has begun on the fourth installment of the action adventure comedy series in the Almaty and Mangystau regions. One of the movie's producer Igor Tsay told Euronews why the Central Asian country ...

News Kazakhstan » Mangystau » Culture: This is why you need to travel to Kazakhstan

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/adventure-travel/this-is-why-you-need-to-travel-to-kazakhstan/vi-AA1UWqcs

Published on: Sunday 25 January 2026

Explore the stunning natural wonders of western Kazakhstan as we journey east from Aktau into the Mangystau region, visiting notable sights such as Kyzylkup and Bozzhira. This area, located in the ...

News Kazakhstan » Mangystau » Culture: A Silk Road moonscape, with no Americans in sight

News channel or source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2026/01/08/travel-mangystau-kazakhstan/

Published on: Wednesday 07 January 2026

AKTAU, Kazakhstan — The Toyota 4x4 bounced across a roadless, barren plain. Behind, a cloud of pale dust shimmered in the sun. Ahead, a formation of bleached rocks shot skyward. Our SUV was heading ...