This is a translation of Adam’s post from the Russian language blog.
Jaksybek Kulekeev, former president of the largest state company Kazakhstan Railways was arrested red-handed with 100,000$ bribe more than three weeks ago.
Many observers and average citizens almost immediately agred in opinion that the former twice-minister and national company’s top manager was framed by […]
Ministry of Interior has put forward an initiative to involve Islam and Orthodox Christian church representatives in crime prevention activities, elucidation of the population and formation of the healthy life-style patterns. In result of a special meeting, the agreement between the ministry and two major confessions of Kazakhstan was signed.
As reported, the parties agreed […]
As the trial over former presidential son-in-law, former chief of special services and former mogul ends, the major opposition party “Azat” (recently rebranded from “Nagyz Ak Zhol”) is quick to react to the revealed facts of treason and planned coup. In its statement, the party reminds that its leaders were accusing Aliyev of the […]
Below is Zhanna’s translated post from te Russian-language blog.
Former son-in-law of the president (former key figure of the Kazakh establishment, who is already convicted in absentia to 20 years in prison for organization of a mafia-type gang and abduction of people) Rakhat Aliev and former chief of the KNB — National Security Committee […]
Rakhat Aliyev, former boss of special services, former diplomat, former media tycoon, and more notably — former presidential son-in-law, was accused of heading a mafia-type gang last year. The investigation and trial revealed his implication in the abduction of two men and subsequent forcible raidership of assets from a number of people and firms. […]
Yesterday Rauan on the Kazakh version of our blog wrote that while all casinos have been closed in the cities, people in rural areas play cards for money bets. Perhaps, it’s really incredible and crying phenomenon in the traditional villages. But in the cities, illicit gambling is full speed ahead – and sometimes not […]
This is a translation of Olga’s post from the Russian-language Kazakhstan.Neweurasia blog
Today, officers of the court did not evict 15 families from their dwelling. The dormitory in a poor outskirt of Almaty were waiting for them – according to the court decision they were to become homeless at 3 p.m.
The abandoned office of a […]
So, it is still too early to post analysis of yesterday’s election; the picture should crystalize early this week. But just a few days ago, the New York Times had an excellent piece on the actions of the Kazakhstani intelligence services during the 2005 presidential elections, and the Nazarbayev regime’s approach to election […]
Early parliamentary election in Kazakhstan will take place on August 18. Although the Central Election Commission was quick enough to ensure inclusiveness of registration process and gave approval for the opposition’s party list, social-democrats already cry foul in the campaign.
First of all, All-National Social-Democratic party (recently merged with “True Ak Zhol” Party), which […]
Judge in Shakhtinsk, central Kazakhstan, put an end to a noted and loudmouthed trial, which for more than 6 months had being carefully observed not only in our republic but from abroad also. After continued discussions, blow-ups and disputes, Magauya Judge Balapanov has passed a verdict of guilty to 8 medium-level workers for the […]
