- RecipesManti
The origin of manti is closely linked to the migration of Turkish peoples from Central Asia to Anatolia during the Mongolian invasions between the 13th and 14th centuries and during the Timurid Empire. In Turkey, manti are also known as tatar böregi, which is reminiscent of the nomadic origin of these small stuffed pasta that were said to have accompanied Turkish.
- CultureKazakhstan
Officially known as the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan has a culture that dates all the way back to between the seventh and twelfth centuries when Islam was introduced to the nation. The culture traces its roots to the nomadic nature of the people as well as Islam, which is the dominant religion. The cultures extend all the way from food and clothes to music, art, and sports.
- Special SightsBaikonur Cosmodrome
A historic site, the Baikonour Cosmodrome is Kazakhstan’s equivalent of Cape Canaveral in the United States. Also known as Tyuratam, it is the world’s first and largest space station. It is from here that Yuri Gagarin took off in 1961 to became the originial cosmonaut. Several tours are offered throughout the day, the highlight of which are the launches.
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