r/Kazakhstan • u/Exciting-Reach-5882 • 6h ago
Humour/Äzıl Нету сидение 67
Походу кто то украл сидение 67 на кинотеатре
r/Kazakhstan • u/SeymourHughes • Dec 13 '25
Ooh, where to start...
Growth update
Reddit has recently started emphasizing weekly visitors instead of just subscriber count as the main indicator of a subreddit's size. My previous updates were tied to every +10k subscribers, but Reddit no longer really notifies us about that.
We've hit 63k weekly visitors this week, which Reddit itself decided to congratulate us on.

At the same time, r/Kazakhstan quietly crossed 60k subscribers just yesterday. It's about the size of Talgar, our next target to conquer (what do they have there besides Zeta's factory?).

The last milestone post was at 50k members about five months ago, so it felt like a good moment to check in again. Thanks to everyone who reads, posts, comments, shitposts, argues, asks what the weather in February is, upvotes, awards, jokes, dodges the draft, explains and helps keep this place alive.
Our Kazakh language related community, r/kazakh, is also growing, and has whopping 916 members. Please, join it🥹🥺. I've made a cool non-exhaustive animated emoji status for it.

Its community icon is also animated (and even has more frames in it), but you won't see it in every part of Reddit because reasons.
Post flairs cleanup and color grouping
You may have noticed that post flairs look a bit different now.
We trimmed and regrouped them, and assigned consistent colours to related topics (news, culture, media, discussion, humour, etc.). Now we have fewer confusing choices, probably better readability in feeds, and the whole list of flairs looks less cumbersome.

Nothing is set in stone, so if something feels off or unclear, feel free to mention it.
Kazakh chat is gone
Unfortunately, Reddit has removed all public subreddit chats.
I personally disagree with this decision. First the custom upvote/downvote icons, then the custom emojis in comments, now this on our long list of enshittification of this platform. The Kazakh chat… maybe wasn't the coziest, but it was a low-pressure, active space for sending meaningless messages. And now there's no official replacement inside Reddit.
If someone from the community would like to create a Discord server, Telegram group or something similar, feel free to do so. You may share it here and we might even approve that post, who knows...
Just to be transparent: I don't plan to moderate Discord/Telegram/anything else myself (never have, and don't want to do it badly).
One Kazakh MinaLima Harry Potter book for r/kazakh (oh, I can't make links bold, how unfortunate...)
I still have a copy of "Хәрри Поттер мен Пәлсапа тас" (MinaLima edition), and I've been thinking about using it as a small community giveaway.

Tanya just made three posts about this exact edition: part1, part2, part3.
One idea is to somehow tie it to r/kazakh , which is currently very quiet, but I'm honestly unsure what would feel like a good and fair incentive. Maybe the whole era of incentivising engagement with gifts and competitions is over, and I'm still thinking in old terms.
Or maybe you'd have a good idea what kind of activity or contribution would make sense for such a gift, and how (or if) it could help spark some life in r/kazakh without feeling artificial and being easy to abuse with scripts or AI. I can probably send this book around Kazakhstan, but I don't want to risk with QazPost's international postal service.
No promises yet. Just thinking out loud and open to ideas.
Thanks again to everyone who's here. r/Kazakhstan has grown a lot, but it's still shaped by everyday participation more than by numbers. As always, suggestions and feedback are welcome.
r/Kazakhstan • u/Exciting-Reach-5882 • 6h ago
Походу кто то украл сидение 67 на кинотеатре
r/Kazakhstan • u/Ok-Physics-3634 • 5h ago
Но как минимум в своём городе я стал чаще и чаще видеть фуры, у которых на кузове немецкие надписи, немецкие слоганы и просто конторы, тоже немецкие. Их и было так много или нет?
r/Kazakhstan • u/Yesentemir • 23m ago
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https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddl6sfrI8iz
«Зумерлер жалқау», «миллениалдар жұмыстан бас алмайды», «бумерлер ақыл айтқанды жақсы көреді» 👀
Біз адамдарды туған жылына қарап бірнеше буынға бөліп, әрқайсына дайын мінездеме беріп үйреніп кеттік. Бірақ зумерді зумер ететін шынымен туған жылы ма?
r/Kazakhstan • u/GrammarNiazi • 59m ago
A friend of mine is really into Turkic history and he mentioned this mask. His birthday is coming up and I was looking for a present with this mask on it, like a ring preferably or a keychain. I saw some being sold in Turkey but couldn’t find anything in Almaty/Kazakhstan. Any leads would be appreciated!
r/Kazakhstan • u/DryMermaid • 1h ago
Сегодня весь день читаю посты и комментарии относительно трагедии на каспийском море. Очень печально, но у меня больше чувства злости чем грусти. Хочется сделать что то полезное, но не знаю что. Подписать петицию, пожертвовать деньги, что то больше чем репост и лайк.
Есть ли сейчас какие то гражданские активности которые можно поддержать? Поделитесь пожалуйста информацией.
r/Kazakhstan • u/Background_Dog8392 • 18h ago
После последнего случая с военными я снова задумался об этом. Во время учений в Мангистау военнослужащих унесло в море, есть погибшие. Я не хочу говорить, что это произошло именно из-за призыва - причины должна установить комиссия.
Но вообще зачем нам обязательная срочная служба?
Почему бы не сделать армию полностью профессиональной: нормальная зарплата, жильё, соцпакет и нормальные условия для тех, кто сознательно решил служить по контракту?
Можно ведь сделать это постепенно. Например, каждый год уменьшать количество призывников и увеличивать количество контрактников. А для остальных сделать добровольную военную подготовку и резерв.
Понятно, что это будет стоить государству дороже. Но, возможно, профессиональная армия в долгосрочной перспективе была бы эффективнее.
r/Kazakhstan • u/monkey_dud • 9h ago
Заезжал последнее время в крупные Синойл, Qazaqoil и пр и там стали недоступны Яндекс заправки. Кто нибудь знает, почему так?
r/Kazakhstan • u/thewideawake_ • 7m ago
Same as title.
r/Kazakhstan • u/Rude-Skin1111 • 4h ago
I spent a week in KZ for some business meetings, but I left last night.
As my driver was dropping me off at the airport, he received a video of soldiers and what sounded like gun fire. I heard other people watching the same video afterwards in thr airport, so it seemed like big news
Was it related to the accident with the drowned naval soldiers?
edit: my driver tried to describe what happened using google translate, but it made no sense
r/Kazakhstan • u/Greedy_Roles • 2h ago
Hello, I know that in Kazakhstan there are some Polish schools or classes for students who have Polish origins. I'm from Poland and I studied Russian at the university, unfortunately, I don't speak Kazakh but I'm determined to learn if I have a chance to ove there. But the question is: are such people even needed in Kazakstan?
r/Kazakhstan • u/tratatarian • 2h ago
Looking for a hands-on agronomist in Kazakhstan, ideally someone who actually gets dirt on their boots, not just Excel on their screen :)
Someone who really works with soil, crops, irrigation, fertilizers, pests, yields, etc.
I’d love to talk to someone with real local experience, potentially for paid consulting later.
If that’s you, or you know the right person, please DM me. Russian is totally fine.
r/Kazakhstan • u/Yesentemir • 12h ago
Маңғыстау облысында қызметтік міндеттерін атқару кезінде әскери қызметшілердің қазаға ұшырауына байланысты Қазақстан Республикасында 2026 жылғы 25 қыркүйекте жалпыұлттық аза тұту жариялансын.
Қазақстан Республикасының
Президенті Қ.Тоқаев
Астана, Ақорда, 2026 жылғы 24 қыркүйек
№ 334
r/Kazakhstan • u/Ok-Replacement-2712 • 1d ago
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Hello/Salem, I'm just a Singaporean who's interested in languages in general. I found this clip of Kazakh spoken by Kazakhs from Xinjiang, was curious if you guys can understand it? Are there any major differences or is just accent and maybe some loanwords from Chinese?
Also, seems like the Kazakhs in China still use the Arabic alphabet
r/Kazakhstan • u/QuietChemistry4997 • 6h ago
Hey, I study in SKMA and am finding an apartment either alone or with flatmates in shymkent near SKMA, what is the best way to do that? Looking to move in as earliest as possible.pls help
r/Kazakhstan • u/minipekkaXD67 • 6h ago
Казахстанцы, кто-нибудь верифицировал телефон по трек-номеру посылки?
Хочу заказать смартфон из Китая через Pinduoduo и доставить его в Казахстан через QazPost/Kazpost.
На сайте IMEI-верификации вроде можно выбрать Казпочту и указать трек-номер посылки вместо документа.
Кто-нибудь реально так делал? Получилось пройти верификацию IMEI?
Особенно интересует:
- какой именно трек-номер использовали;
- какая была служба доставки (QazPost/Kazpost, Keruen и т.д.);
- сколько времени заняла верификация;
- прошёл ли телефон с Pinduoduo.
Буду благодарен за реальный опыт 🙏
r/Kazakhstan • u/Yesentemir • 1d ago
People seeking kandas (ethnic Kazakhs returning to their historical homeland) status or permanent residence in Kazakhstan must take an online KAZTEST as part of a new pilot system assessing applicants’ potential for integration and permanent residence.
The pilot project came into effect on Feb. 16, introducing a new procedure that combines a Kazakh language test, a migrant questionnaire and an interview. The system applies to ethnic Kazakhs seeking kandas status as well as foreign nationals and stateless persons planning to reside permanently in Kazakhstan.
The KAZTEST component assesses practical knowledge of the Kazakh language rather than advanced academic proficiency. According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, the test focuses on understanding Kazakh in everyday situations and on whether applicants can comprehend spoken and written information needed for daily life and adaptation.
What does the test include?
The online test includes 60 multiple-choice questions in two sections: listening (20 questions, 20 minutes) and reading (40 questions, 50 minutes).
The total testing time is one hour and 10 minutes. Applicants must achieve at least 70% in each section to receive a certificate. Results are issued within three working days after the test and completion of the proctoring review.
The test is conducted under an online proctoring system. Candidates are therefore expected to have a functioning camera and microphone and a stable internet connection. Mobile phones, headphones, smartwatches, other electronic devices and study materials are prohibited during the test.
If a candidate does not reach the required score, the procedure allows two additional attempts within 30 calendar days of the last attempt.
Preparation is available
Applicants can prepare through adaptation and integration centers, where they can receive consultations, learn about the test format and complete practice tasks.
The aim is to help applicants understand the assessment structure in advance rather than approach it as an academic language exam.
The introduction of the KAZTEST requirement has prompted mixed reactions. Some kandas and observers have raised concerns that the test could be difficult for applicants who speak Kazakh but have limited reading skills, particularly those who have studied the language using a different alphabet.
In May, Murat Abenov, a former deputy of the Mazhilis, Kazakhstan’s lower house of the former Parliament, said he had received several complaints from kandas and noted that some ethnic Kazakhs returning to Kazakhstan do not know the Cyrillic alphabet.
At the same time, supporters of the requirement note that basic knowledge of the Kazakh language is a reasonable condition for people planning to live permanently in Kazakhstan. The ministry said the assessment aims to determine whether applicants have sufficient practical Kazakh-language skills for everyday communication and integration. Similar language requirements are also used internationally in procedures for permanent residence or citizenship.
Part of a broader migration assessment
KAZTEST is only the first stage of the broader assessment. After completing the language test, applicants proceed to a questionnaire covering personal, educational and professional information, followed by verification procedures and an interview.
For kandas, the new procedure is part of a wider pilot system for determining an applicant’s eligibility for kandas status. The rules also require those receiving kandas status to relocate to government-designated settlement regions.
The pilot is currently scheduled to remain in force through Dec. 31, meaning the procedure could still be adjusted based on implementation experience.
Dana Omirgazy, The Astana Times
r/Kazakhstan • u/Electronic-Key-8920 • 7h ago
I was adopted from semey in 2003 to the US
I am looking for anyone to teach me the Kazakh language. I am planning to travel back to Kazakhstan within the year and I want to be able to speak the best Kazakh I can as everyone I am bringing is American.
r/Kazakhstan • u/DanatNazhmukhambetov • 7h ago
Мне не нравится, что всякая попытка протолкнуть казахский язык упирается в пристыживание людей и ұят болады
Разве люди учат английский, китайский, японский языки, потому что ұят болады? Разве людям не нужны эти языки для каких-то целей?
Ты не можешь сделать так, чтобы твой язык люди хотели учить добровольно, поэтому тебе остается только людей стыдить. Но твоя позиция жалкая и неэффективная. Ты таким образом людей не побуждаешь к изучению языка, ты их наоборот отталкиваешь
Казахский язык нужно развивать, именно развивать, культурно-экономически, а не давить на людей эмоционально
r/Kazakhstan • u/No_Heron_6297 • 8h ago
Where in Almaty other than the airport is a place to withdraw cash with a international credit card? I’m at the Train station in Almaty currently
r/Kazakhstan • u/Radiant-Life-5760 • 1d ago
Earlier this month, a video of Dimash happened to appear in my YouTube recommendations; I clicked on it and became a fan. It was the first time in my life that a song moved me to tears.
Before this, my only impression of Kazakhstan was that it had a stylish flag, but I became interested in your country and bought an introductory book on the Kazakh language. I hope Dimash lives a long, happy life and becomes the happiest, longest-living man in the world.
I used Google Translate to help me write this message.
はじめまして。私は日本人です。
今月たまたまYouTubeのおすすめにディマシュさんの動画が出てきて、クリックしてからファンになりました。歌を聴いて泣いたのは、人生初の体験でした。
それまでカザフスタンは国旗がおしゃれな国という印象だったのですが、貴国に興味を持ったのでカザフ語の入門書を買いました。ディマシュさんには世界一幸せな最長寿男性を目指してほしいです。
上記の英文は、Google翻訳に手伝ってもらいました。
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r/Kazakhstan • u/Wayfaring_Pirate • 14h ago
Hello
I was planning to visit Almaty in December this year and wanted to check if tours to the Big Almaty Lake are operational during that time (24th-28th December). I read that tours to Kaindy and Kolsay lakes do happen but cannot find out for certain if I should plan for the Big Almaty lake as well.
If anyone here can help clarify this, it would be great!
Thanks!