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<p>The hot temptating and so diverse Zhambyl region. Two talented photographers of Kazakhstan, Nikolay Postnikov and Oleg Belyalov, managed to show all the unique beauty of the southern region.</p>

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<p>Valley of the Karakystak river, Kirghiz range</p>
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<p>Sandyktas plateau, Kirghiz range</p>
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<p>Making cookies in Aijantas, Kirghiz range</p>
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<p>In a saddle since childhood, Oiranda hole, Kirghiz range</p>
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<p>Kokpar is a game popular among Asian nomadic people.</p>
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<p>A goat’s carcass is used in kokpar</p>
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<p>Fog in Malala gorge, Kirghiz range</p>
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<p>“Audaryspak” compettion – trying to buck off an opponent. Held in spring when seasons change.</p>
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<p>Auliekol lake</p>
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<p>Morning</p>
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<p>Shepherd’s yurta, Kirghiz range</p>
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<p>Red marmot, Kirghiz range</p>
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<p>Valley of the Karakystak river, Kirghiz range</p>
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<p>Morning fog in Aijantas.</p>
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<p>Shepherd’s children grow fast</p>
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<p>Will the baby leave this land or keep the traditions of his ancestors?</p>
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<p>Warm light in the yurta, rest in the end of the day</p>
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<p>Sanduktas plateau</p>
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<p>The Kolguty river in the Kindiktas mountains</p>
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<p>Tulipa greigii or Craig tulips in the Karatau mountains</p>
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<p>Wild apricots do not blossom long</p>
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<p>Young Genghis Khan</p>
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<p>The girl’s duty is to provide the farm with water. The Kordaisky region.</p>
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<p>He asked when the USSR is back…</p>
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<p>Demoiselle cranes fly back home</p>
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<p>Different honey</p>
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<p>Surreal pictures of the Zhualinskaya valley.</p>
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<p>Young shrike has recently left the nest</p>
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<p>These petroglyphs of the Bronze Age are more than 3 thousand years. An ancient nomad depicted the fight of two horses.</p>
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<p>Moyinkum desert, everything here is like thousands of years ago…</p>
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<p>Generous summer</p>
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<p>Tolai hare hiding</p>
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<p>Ruins of Akyrtas. Scientists still argue who built this huge structure fromk stone blocks about a thousand years ago. Was it a temple or a palace?</p>
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<p>Ceramic jars</p>
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<p>It’s a country of bread! Stoves never rest.</p>
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<p>Artist from Taraza</p>
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<p>Market of Taraza, one of the last that still keeps ancient trading traditions.</p>
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<p>The market is full of positive energy. Visiting it is always a special event. Many sellers and buyers have known each other for dozens of years… You can always bargain.</p>
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<p>Try to find tastier cookies and samosa.</p>
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<p>An artist Murat Zheksenbayev keeps ancestors’ traditions in his art.</p>
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<p>Mullah is leading people to the mosque.</p>
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<p>The mosque is dated the Х-XII centuries.</p>
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<p>The Mausoleum of Kara-Khan</p>
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<p>At Akkol lake</p>
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<p>Valley of the Shu river</p>
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<p>Caraculs in Moyinkums</p>
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<p>Plate-tailed ghekko – a night guest of Moyinkums</p>
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<p>Stone warrior has been standing here and holding a cup of life tasted to the dregs for a thousand years…</p>
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<p>Nikolay Postnikov</p>
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<p>Oleg Belyalov</p>
 
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