Elena Rybakina wins US Open and becomes world No. 1
The Kazakh player topped the WTA rankings for the first time on September 14. Her victory in New York brought her a third Grand Slam title.
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Chinese VR project The Pigeon Ring wins Venice Immersive’s top prize
Yuqi Zhang and Shixin Tao’s project uses a reconstructed family home to explore childhood memories.
Cameroonian director’s House of the Wind wins two Venice awards
Auguste Bernard Kouemo Yanghu’s film received the debut-film award and the Special Orizzonti Jury Prize.
Blood and Sweat reaches the ballet stage in Almaty
Abay Theatre opened its 93rd season with Akbala, bringing together ballet, orchestra, choir and the sound of the kyl-kobyz.
Korean National Ballet opened Astana Ballet season with Le Corsaire
One of the Republic of Korea's leading companies presented its version of Adolphe Adam's ballet in Astana.
Kazakh debut Mūğalım selected for San Sebastián’s New Directors
Ayana Nurdinova’s first feature will screen at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival.
Park Live Almaty reveals its three-day 2026 lineup
Jack White, Gorillaz, The Offspring, The Kills and more will perform in Almaty from August 21 to 23.