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Getting Ready for Halloween in UzbekistanGetting Ready for Halloween in UzbekistanResidents of the US, the UK, Canada and other countries celebrate Halloween every year on the night of 31 October to 1 November. On this day it is customary to dress up as creatures of the night: vampires, witches, zombies and horror film characters, figures from myths and scary stories. Children go from door to door in search of sweets, adults hold themed parties, and guests are greeted by decorations in the form of a pumpkin with “glowing” eyes. In Uzbekistan the holiday is not marked on the same scale as in the US, but it is just as much fun. Here is a guide to getting ready for Halloween.Inna Kolpakidi#Guide#Cultural Guide
The Architecture of Movement: Transport as Part of Urban PlanningThe Architecture of Movement: Transport as Part of Urban PlanningEvery morning, Almaty wakes up in motion. Buses set off on their routes, trolleybuses cross the city streets, schoolchildren head to class, and thousands of residents make their way to work, school and appointments. The city’s daily rhythm is sustained by the hard work of transport professionals: drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, engineers and other specialists whose daily decisions keep public transport running reliably.Gulsara Kenbaeva#Ecology and Economics#Ideas & Analysis
FLOW Park: A New Space for Active Recreation in Almaty | A Photo EssayFLOW Park: A New Space for Active Recreation in Almaty | A Photo EssayAlmaty is developing a new kind of public space: places where walking, sport and family leisure come together in one location. One such project is FLOW Park, situated at the intersection of Al-Farabi Avenue and Dulati Street, opposite the First President’s Park. This modern sports park is designed to become a popular destination for people who prefer to spend their free time outdoors.Amira Kassenova, Gulsara Kenbaeva#Architecture & Urban Environment#Ideas & Analysis
7 Masterpieces of French Literature7 Masterpieces of French LiteratureThe history of art convincingly demonstrates that in every era there comes a moment when several bright stars simultaneously ignite in a single sphere—be it literature, music, or painting. It is then that society's attention focuses on these figures; their names become symbols of their time, and their work becomes a sign of spiritual rebirth. French literature is one of the most vivid examples of this phenomenon.Мохина Нурсаидова#Literature and Storytelling#Ideas & Analysis

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