Pavel Pogrebnyak scored from the penalty spot in the 27th minute after a defender had handled the ball at Lokomotiv stadium. Vladimir Bystrov connected on Pogrebnyak’s cross into the box to make it 2-0 in the 44th. Konstantin Zyryanov scored from continue read..
Six different players were on the scoresheet as Russia crushed Kazakhstan 6-0 in Moscow in their first warm-up fixture before UEFA EURO 2008™.
Brushed aside Pavel Pogrebnyak and Vladimir Bystrov struck before half-time, Konstantin Zyrianov added the third midway through the second half, while Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, Dmitri Torbinskiy and Dmitri [...]
In the EURO 2008 preparation, today Russia increased its confidence and defeated Kazakhstan 6-0 in Moscow thinking about Spain, Greece and Sweden, the National Teams that will take part of the Group D. Pavel Pogrebnyak scored from the penalty spot in the 27th minute at Lokomotiv stadium. Vladimir Bystrov connected on Pogrebnyak's cross into the box to make it 2-0 in the 44th. Konstantin Zyryanov s
From the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists : Ambition #1: To become the world's largest uranium producer by 2010 Currently, Kazakhstan is the world's third largest uranium exporter--after Australia and Canada. At 1.5 million metric tons, it holds roughly 19 percent of the world's uranium reserves. More than 50 percent of Kazakh reserves are suitable for extraction by in-situ leaching,
Regulatory and Policy ExpertBooz Allen HamiltonLocation: Astana, KazakhstanLast Date: May 9, 2008Email: shelton_zachary@bah.com Job Announcement for Regulatory and Policy ExpertDescriptionBooz Allen Hamilton, a worldwide, U.S.-based consulting firm, seeks a Regulatory and Policy Expert who possesses the regulatory background required to fulfill regulatory support requirements for program support to a U.S. government agency. The position is based in Astana with anticipated business travel throughout Kazakhstan as well as the potential for a limited amount of international travel.Key RoleProvide general regulatory support working closely with representatives of the U.S. government agencies as well as contractors with the U.S. government, international organizations, and stakeholders in-count
Kazakhstan wants either to raise its stake or receive compensation for cost overruns and delays in the Kashagan offshore field, the world's largest oil find in more than three decades, the Kazakh president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, said Friday.Nazarbayev, speaking after a regular meeting with foreign investors in the capital, Astana, said he was not seeking to replace Eni of Italy as project operator. That deflated speculation that Kazakhstan wanted the leading role for its own state company, KazMunaiGaz, which is also a consortium member, or to assign it to another company, possibly ExxonMobil."There are different ways" of settling the matter, Nazarbayev said, according to Reuters. "Either paying the sum we have set or Kazakhstan raises its participation. There is no discussion about changing the operator."Nazarbayev did not state the sum of money.The Kazakh president struck a conciliatory note, in a possible attempt to dispel fears of that his country was exhibiting more resource natio
Kazakhstan's president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, said he backed a Chevron Corp.-led oil venture in the country, allaying concern the government might try to shut the project down following accusations of environment violations. Nazarbayev told Chevron's Chief Executive Officer David O'Reilly that the U.S.'s second-biggest oil producer has been a ``model'' for foreign investors, according to a statement posted today on the president's Web site. Prime Minister Karim Masimov told O'Reilly he ``thinks highly'' of Chevron, the government said in a separate statement. The show of support for the company's TengizChevroil LLP project contrasts with criticism of the Eni SpA-led Kashagan development, the world's biggest oil discovery in more than three decades. The government has threatened to shut Eni's venture after the start date was pushed back by five years and costs ballooned to $136 billion. ``Tengiz is a cash cow for the Kaz
Kazakhstan's government ordered Eni SpA to halt work at the world's biggest oil discovery in 30 years as the Central Asian country seeks greater control over its natural resources. The Kashagan development was suspended for at least three months because of ``environmental violations,'' Environment Minister Nurlan Iskakov said on state television today. A criminal probe was also opened for alleged customs violations by an Eni unit operating the project, the Customs Service said. Kazakh officials last week demanded Rome-based Eni, Europe's fourth-largest oil company, cede a bigger stake in Kashagan or risk losing operational control of the field. International oil companies including Eni are being forced to renegotiate exploration contracts with resource-rich countries that demand larger profits from surging oil prices. Eni Chief Executive Officer Paolo Scaroni said last week that the company would send a delegation to Kazakhstan
China and Kazakhstan agreed Saturday to expand an oil pipeline that will link China to the Caspian Sea, giving Beijing direct access to an energy-rich region controlled by Kazakhstan.China has become increasingly assertive in Central Asia, viewing neighboring Kazakhstan, an ex-Soviet state the size of Western Europe, as a key source for raw materials to fuel its booming economy.Chinese President Hu Jintao, in Kazakhstan on a state visit, agreed with Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev to expand the Atasu-Alashankou pipeline by 700 kilometers westward to link it to the Caspian Sea, home to many Kazakh oil and gas deposits."These are really big projects, and today we reached agreements on these matters," Nazarbayev told reporters alongside Hu in the capital, Astana, after signing agreements on cooperation in energy, metals and other sectors.Hu and Nazarbayev also agreed to route a proposed new gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to China through Kazakh territory, embedding Kazakhstan as a
China and Kazakhstan agreed Saturday to expand an oil pipeline that will link China to the Caspian Sea, giving Beijing direct access to an energy-rich region controlled by Kazakhstan.China has become increasingly assertive in Central Asia, viewing neighboring Kazakhstan, an ex-Soviet state the size of Western Europe, as a key source for raw materials to fuel its booming economy.Chinese President Hu Jintao, in Kazakhstan on a state visit, agreed with Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev to expand the Atasu-Alashankou pipeline by 700 kilometers westward to link it to the Caspian Sea, home to many Kazakh oil and gas deposits."These are really big projects, and today we reached agreements on these matters," Nazarbayev told reporters alongside Hu in the capital, Astana, after signing agreements on cooperation in energy, metals and other sectors.Hu and Nazarbayev also agreed to route a proposed new gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to China through Kazakh territory, embedding Kazakhstan as a
TengizChevroil, the company developing the Tengiz and Korolevskoye oil and gas fields in the Atyrau region of Kazakhstan, has paid USD 18.8 billion to the country since it began operation in the country in 1993."Kazakhstan has received some USD 18.8 billion in direct financial payments from TengizChevroil from 1993 to the end of the first half of 2007," TengizChevroil said in a statement.This money has been spent on salaries for local employees of TengizChevroil, services and commodities from Kazakh producers and distributors, tariffs and payments to state enterprises, including for railroads services and export pipelines, dividends to a Kazakh partner, as well as taxes and royalties paid into the Kazakh state budget.The partners of Tengizchevroil include ChevronTexaco Overseas (50 percent) and ExxonMobil Kazakhstan Ventures Inc (25 percent), KazMunayGas (20 percent), and the Russian-U.S. joint venture LUKArco (5 percent).Via: NewEurope Blogalaxia|europa,euroasia Advertise on The ENE
by Nariman GizitdinovKazakhstan, the second-largest oil producer in the former Soviet Union after Russia, aims to increase production of oil and gas condensate by 7.7 percent in 2008 to 70 million tons. By 2009, output is expected to climb to 78 million metric tons, meaning annual growth will accelerate to 11 percent, the government forecast in an economic report published today by state-run Kazakhstanskaya Pravda. The country's $80 billion economy has grown at an average pace of 10 percent a year since 2000 amid high oil and natural- gas prices. The former Soviet republic has 3.3 percent of the world's proven oil reserves and about 2 percent for natural gas. Output of crude oil and gas condensate is expected to remain at about 65 million metric tons (1.31 million barrels a day) this year, Amantai Suyesinov, deputy head of the Energy Ministry's oil department, said in January, without giving a reason for the forecast. The product
by Nariman GizitdinovKazakhstan, the second-largest oil producer in the former Soviet Union after Russia, aims to increase production of oil and gas condensate by 7.7 percent in 2008 to 70 million tons. By 2009, output is expected to climb to 78 million metric tons, meaning annual growth will accelerate to 11 percent, the government forecast in an economic report published today by state-run Kazakhstanskaya Pravda. The country's $80 billion economy has grown at an average pace of 10 percent a year since 2000 amid high oil and natural- gas prices. The former Soviet republic has 3.3 percent of the world's proven oil reserves and about 2 percent for natural gas. Output of crude oil and gas condensate is expected to remain at about 65 million metric tons (1.31 million barrels a day) this year, Amantai Suyesinov, deputy head of the Energy Ministry's oil department, said in January, without giving a reason for the forecast. The product
Alma-Ata, Chimbulak, Medeo
The Republic of Kazakhstan lies right in between Europe and Asia, between 45° and 87° of East longitude, 40° and 55° of North latitude.
It stretches from the east of the Caspian Sea and Volga plains to the mountainous Altay and from the foothills of Tien Shan in the south and southeast to the West-Siberian lowland in the north. The size of the territory places Kazakhstan ninth in the world, after Russia, Canada, China, USA, Brasil, Australia, India and Argentina.
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by Dmitry Butrin
There are two competing projects in Russia and Kazakhstan's joint action plan approved by the countries' presidents for the thermal and electric complex this year and next. They are the explanation for the contradictory statements made by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Noursultan Nazarbaev after their meetings. Kazakhstan is proposing that Russia give up
by Dmitry Butrin
There are two competing projects in Russia and Kazakhstan's joint action plan approved by the countries' presidents for the thermal and electric complex this year and next. They are the explanation for the contradictory statements made by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Noursultan Nazarbaev after their meetings. Kazakhstan is proposing that Russia give up
Another article on how life really is in Kazakhstan (alcohol and driving being the focus), from the point of view of a Westerner who moved here in 2006. Ideal for those wanting to learn more, for either an upcoming holiday/vacation or purely for educational purposes.
Original post by Irene Klotz
An article on how life really is in Kazakhstan, from the point of view of a Westerner who moved here in 2006. Ideal for those wanting to learn more, for either an upcoming holiday/vacation or purely for educational purposes.
Original post by Irene Klotz
Kazakhstan: Arrest Of Journalist (Taken Question)Question: Does the United States have any comment on the arrest of the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist in Kazakhstan?Answer: Azamat Zhetpisbayev, a correspondent for the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Kazakhstan affiliate Radio Azzatyk, was arrested December 15 by Almaty financial police, who declined to specify the reason for the arrest. He is being held in a temporary detention facility. There is no indication that the arrest is connected with Zhetpisbayev's employment at Radio Azzatyk. We will continue to follow this case closely.2006/1138, Released on December 22, 2006, Taken Question, Office of the Spokesman, Washington, DC, December 22, 2006Native Kazakhs, a mix of Turkic and Mongol nomadic tribes who migrated into the region in the 13th century, were rarely united as a single nation. The area was conquered by Russia in the 18th century, and Kazakhstan became a Soviet Republic in 1936. During the 1950s and 1960s agricu
