For several years now, the Ministry of Finance's list of the largest tax debtors has included companies with one connection or another to the Nazarbayev family. In 2026, Ai-To Progress LLC,...

The Shishkin_like editorial team continues to profile influential families that play a significant role in the country's political and economic life. Today, the spotlight falls on the extensive...

In 2024 and 2025, 39 million square meters of housing were commissioned in the country. Most of this space was built by private developers: for example, in 2025, they accounted for 90% of the...

За последние 30 лет десятки государственных клиник и медицинских центров страны перешли в частные руки....

Who's Behind the Network Marketing Market in the Country According to some estimates, the total network marketing market in Kazakhstan exceeded $420 million in 2024 (an 18% increase from 2023)....

Umirzak Shukeyev, the 61-year-old clan leader and native of the village of Shayan in the Turkestan region, could easily be called a political heavyweight during the first 30 years of independent...

Millions of tons of cargo pass through Kazakhstan's land and sea borders annually, and these figures are growing year after year. Customs traditionally handles enormous amounts of money, plundered...

Last year, businessman Galimzhan Yesenov's name surfaced in the context of two major transactions. First, he sold his almost entirely owned Jusan Bank, along with its entire ecosystem, to Kaspi.kz...

The Sharipbayev family is one of the most secretive business dynasties in the country. Its head, 62-year-old Kairat Sharipbayev, has had an impressive career in the gas industry, holding leading...

We recently noted that the authorities have classified the contractors for the reconstruction of the Medeu high-altitude skating rink and the construction of a glass bridge near the Charyn...

We're continuing our series on the children of akims in Kazakhstan's largest cities. We previously covered the activities and assets owned by the children of Almaty and Astana akims, and today...

We continue our series on influential families in Kazakhstan – those who rarely appear in official rankings of the country's richest people, yet have for many years been close to the centers...

Более двух лет назад мы писали об основных игроках, контролирующих посреднические сервисы между автопарка...

In December, a curious domestic development appeared on a popular gaming platform: the runner game Steppe Rider, created with public funds to teach users the Kazakh language. Controversial...

We recently covered the activities and assets owned by the children of Almaty mayors, and today we decided to turn our attention to the children of the capital's mayors. This review includes...

Eduard Ogay, 55, has consistently featured in the rankings of Kazakhstan's richest businessmen for the past six years. As of 2025, he ranked 14th with a net worth of $761 million. Until recently,...

We continue our series of publications on Kazakhstani dynasties whose members wield (or have wielded) political influence or economic clout across a wide range of sectors and regions. Today,...

Kairat Boranbayev, once one of Kazakhstan's richest businessmen, lost a significant portion of his assets after being sentenced in 2023 for embezzlement and money laundering, mostly after voluntari...

The 66-year-old Forbes listing is the son of the late Uraz Baimuratov, a renowned Kazakh economist and academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2025,...

According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, 13 companies currently hold bookmaking licenses. This list, unlike the list from early 2024, does not include such companies as BK TRIUMPH LLC...

Almaty's administration is currently headed by its ninth mayor (since Kazakhstan's independence). The fates of the mayors of Kazakhstan's largest city have sometimes been dramatic, sometimes...

Back in mid-January, media outlets reported attacks by unidentified drones on tankers in the Black Sea that were scheduled to transport oil from Kazakhstan. That same day, the Kazakh Ministry...

Last December, amendments to the Code "On Subsoil and Subsoil Use" were adopted in Kazakhstan. Specifically, they clarified the definition of "poorly explored areas," granting companies that...

Astana Square, popularly known as "Old Square," is one of Almaty's favorite recreation spots, especially during holidays. We decided to explain who owns Astana Square, or more precisely, the...

Maslikhat of Atyrau Oblast Konstantin Shin Kazbek Kertayev Zhenis Abilkares and Aigul Amirgalieva Kuanysh Ismagulov and Gulnaz Kosmurzieva

Before the New Year, teachers in Kazakhstan launched a petition demanding an end to forced collection of trade union membership dues. In their petition, the teachers insist on the public release...

For several months now, large-scale construction has been underway on the site of the former Arial Golf Club on Al-Farabi Avenue. The 6.5-hectare site is expected to become a modern business...

Недавно министр энергетики Ерлан Аккенженов посетил стройплощадки алматинских ТЭЦ-2 и ТЭЦ-3 и «остался...

The Shishkin_like editorial team continues its series of articles about the owners of land and iconic buildings in central Almaty. This time, we'll explore who manages the buildings and land...

Following the pandemic, the number of private laboratories in the country increased almost tenfold. The profitability of this business during that period was easily explained by the fact that...

К концу 2025 года госорганы начали публиковать декларации о доходах крупных госуправленцев за 2024 год. При...

В середине учебного года школы Алматы внезапно сменили систему электронных дневников – с платформы Kundelik...

By the end of the first half of 2025, the volume of mutual accumulated investment between the countries of Central Asia reached USD 1.3 billion, compared to USD 1.15 billion last year. These...

Sergey Pavlinger is one of the most private of Kazakhstan's leading businessmen. He currently ranks 45th among the country's richest people, with a net worth of $227 million. A native of Ekibastuz,...

Согласно официальным источникам, в Казахстане зарегистрировано около 23 тыс. неправительственных организа...

The Shishkin_like editorial team continues its series on the owners of iconic buildings in Almaty. This time, we're looking at who owns the buildings and land plots on one of the city's oldest...

Towards the end of the year, 35-year-old Kazakhstani businessman Shakhmurat Mutalip made headlines twice. First, Bloomberg, citing its sources, reported that Mutalip intended to buy a controlling...

The Tumashinovs are a prominent family in the East Kazakhstan region. Their companies are primarily involved in construction, actively misusing public funds, and periodically find themselves...

Amid the recent news of the sale of Kazakhmys Corporation, we decided to examine the family of this industrial giant's first director, 36-year-old Nurakhmet Nuriyev. He is a member of at least...

Starting in late December, Kazakhstan's mobile operators Beeline, Tele2, and Altel will begin gradually increasing tariffs. They notified citizens of this in a joint statement a month ago....

Behgjet Isa Pacolli, a 74-year-old Albanian native of the village of Marevce near Pristina, is considered the richest Kosovar. He served as President of the Republic of Kosovo (for just over...

В конце октября вокруг одного из популярных в Казахстане сервисов доставки продуктов стали циркулировать...

The Shishkin_like editorial team continues to profile the beneficiaries of significant businesses in the country. Today's story features the owners of car markets located in Almaty and the...

В конце ноября стало известно об удалении Инстаграм-аккаунтов известных казахстанских журналистов и блоге...

Бывший министр культуры, сенатор и советник президента 64-летний Мухтар Кул-Мухаммед после ухода из большой...

Reports that Nurlan Artykbayev, founder of the Qazaq Stroy group of companies, might acquire Kazakhmys emerged in late November in Bloomberg. The publication cited knowledgeable sources who...

Недавно мы рассказывали о том, что прокуратура города Алматы отменила тендер на реконструкцию парка при...

The Shishkin_like editorial team continues to profile the country's famous dynasties. This time, we focus on the family of prominent statesman Beibut Atamkulov, who currently serves as Kazakhstan's...

В Казахстане нередко возникают скандалы вокруг образовательных центров, которые обещают подготовить дете...

Мы продолжаем серию материалов об известных в стране династиях, представители которых обладают (либо облад...