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Get the latest breaking news and stories from RT on Kazakhstan, including sport, weather, history and culture. Kazakhstan is a country in Central Asia. Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country, whose capital is Astana and the largest city is Almaty. Get the news on the economy from Kazakhstan, as it is the largest economy in Central Asia ranked by GDP. Kazakhstan was the first former Soviet Republic to repay its debt to the IMF (International Monetary Fund). The economy of Kazakhstan is based on agriculture, industry (ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy), energy, etc. Read the news and stories on the social and political situation in Kazakhstan, including relations with other countries. Kazakhstan has established strong relations with Russia – find the news and articles on countries’ mutual relations. Kazakhstan is unitary republic with a president as the head of state. The current and the only president who has been in power since the formation of Kazakhstan is Nursultan Nazarbayev. Check out RT.com to get the news and information about Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, his leadership and government.
- From Astana to Nur-Sultan: Kazakhstan renames its capital after outgoing leader of 30 years
The people of Astana woke up in another city after it was renamed in honor of its leader Nursultan Nazarbayev – despite having already had its name changed three times during his lifetime.Mar 20, 2019 15:23World News - Kazakhstan to remain Russia’s key ally after Nazarbayev resigns as president, but stays in govtThe resignation of long-time Kazakh president Nursultan Nazarbayev on Tuesday was abrupt and unexpected for some. However, analysts say he’s been preparing for this for years and have weighed in on the consequences for the region.Mar 19, 2019 19:42World News
- End of an era: The 30-year legacy of Kazakh President Nazarbayev (PHOTOS)The longest-serving Soviet-era leader, Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev, has stepped down, leaving behind a three-decade-long era that has shaped the country into what it is now.Mar 19, 2019 17:25World News
- Russian ice hockey team ‘finds’ reason for Nursultan Nazarbayev resignationRussian KHL team Avangard Omsk has offered its take on speculation surrounding the abrupt resignation of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, joking that its crushing defeat of rivals Barys was behind his decision to quit.Mar 19, 2019 16:12Sport News
- 'A dream come true!' Boy born with no legs plays with football hero Shevchenko & team (VIDEO)Football mad Ali Turganbekov, an 11-year-old born with no legs has won hearts after he traveled from his native Kazakhstan to play with football legend Andriy Shevchenko and the Ukrainian national team during a training session.Mar 19, 2019 13:36Sport News
- Kazakh president Nursultan Nazarbayev, a key Russian ally, resigns after almost 30 years in powerKey Russian ally Nursultan Nazarbayev, the long-time president of Kazakhstan, has handed in his resignation after almost 30 years in power.Mar 19, 2019 13:08World News
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