Zhas Alash
Almaty, Almaty, KazakhstanKazakhZhas Alash is a prominent Kazakh-language newspaper based in Almaty. Founded in 1921, it is one of the nation's oldest and most respected publications. Known for its independent editorial voice and socio-political commentary, it covers national news, cultural issues, and public affairs for a broad domestic audience.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN ALMATY
Serving as the primary media hub for Kazakhstan, the local print market is heavily weighted toward Russian-language publications, blending state-owned national dailies with privately operated weeklies. State-backed Kazakhstanskaya Pravda operates as the official national daily, while Karavan maintains a large readership as a commercial weekly. Business audiences frequently rely on the specialized Delovaya Nedelya. Alongside this Russian-language dominance, Zhas Alash provides a long-running Kazakh-language alternative with historical roots dating back to 1921. Paperboy lists 9 newspapers in Almaty.
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