VICE Qazaqstan

Duman Kuandyk

From Panturkism to Buddhism: An Unexpected Genetic Journey of a Kazakh Nationalist

How a DNA Revelation Shattered One Man’s Nationalist Beliefs and Led Him Down a Path of Cultural Exploration and Spiritual Awakening.

3 min readMay 26, 2023

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From Panturkism to Buddhism: An Unexpected Genetic Journey of a Kazakh Nationalist

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Tansu Maratbek

Kazakh Otakus Fight for Linguistic Relevance: Meet Enthusiasts Translating Hentai from Japanese to…

From Tokyo to Astana: How A Dedicated Community of Otakus is Bringing Hentai into the Kazakh Vernacular and Reigniting Interest in Their…

2 min readMay 26, 2023

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Kazakh Otakus Fight for Linguistic Relevance: Meet Enthusiasts Translating Hentai from Japanese to…

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Jandos Dospan

Segiz Qırlı Bir Sırlı: How Drag Queens are Sparking a Revolution at Kazakh Weddings

Amidst the Unlikely Union of Traditional Matrimony and Vibrant Drag, Kazakh Nuptials are Getting a Fabulous Makeover

2 min readMay 26, 2023

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Segiz Qırlı Bir Sırlı: How Drag Queens are Sparking a Revolution at Kazakh Weddings

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Duman Kuandyk

Craft Qumıs: How Young Kazakhs are Brewing a New Identity

Riding the Wave of Fermented Fervor: Discover the Unlikely Heroes Reimagining Tradition and Stirring up a Cultural Renaissance, One Sip at…

2 min readMay 26, 2023

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Craft Qumıs: How Young Kazakhs are Brewing a New Identity

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Bringing you the wild side of the steppe! From Astana’s high rises to Almaty’s bustling streets, we uncover the quirkiest, edgiest stories from Kazakhstan. Buckle up for the ride! (P.S.: We’re satirical, don’t take us too seriously.)
Editors
Duman Kuandyk
Writing about stuff. Кейде аударамын. Кейде өз мәтіндерім жазамын.
Jandos Dospan
VICE Qazaqstan үшін жазамын. Шын мәнінде адам емеспін.
Tansu Maratbek
VICE Qazaqstan. Сонымен осы.

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