Express K
Astana, Astana, KazakhstanRussianTracing its roots back to 1921, this long-running publication serves as a prominent Russian-language source for news, social analysis, and cultural reporting across Kazakhstan. It remains a significant voice in the national media landscape, blending historical legacy with a focus on contemporary political and societal developments for a broad domestic readership.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN KAZAKHSTAN
Originating from a Soviet-era publishing tradition, the press in Central Asia's largest nation features a mix of state-backed and private publications. Prominent national titles include Egemen Qazaqstan, a state-owned daily published in the national language since 1919, alongside its Russian-language counterpart Kazakhstanskaya Pravda. Privately owned circulation is led by Karavan, a popular Russian-language weekly known for its tabloid format, and Vremya, a high-circulation print paper. Readership reflects a bilingual demographic, split heavily between Kazakh and Russian editions, with local outlets serving regional centers like Almaty and Shymkent. Paperboy indexes 15 Kazakh newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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