21 Oct 2014:
The Central Asian country has long talked of turning its famous launch site into a tourist destination, but international visitors are still being turned away. EurasiaNet.org reports
2 Oct 2014:
Nasa satellite images show how an area of the Central Asian inland sea – once the fourth largest in the world – became completely parched in less than 20 years
27 Aug 2014:
Advertising firm responsible for poster featuring Russian poet Alexander Pushkin kissing Kazakh composer Kurmangazy Sagyrbayuly has promised not to display it in public after widespread complaint. EurasiaNet reports
17 Jul 2014:
Kazakhstan is allowing citizens of 10 countries – including the UK and US – to enter without visas for 15 days. But experts believe it will still be hard to sell as a holiday destination. EurasiaNet reports
14 Jul 2014:
The last Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev initiated reforms that ultimately led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Here are some of the key moments:
9 Jul 2014:
Despite restrictions and censorship in some countries, the internet is becoming an increasingly powerful tool around the region. Here's how online freedoms compare: