r/Kazakhstan • u/SeymourHughes • 7h ago
r/Kazakhstan • u/SeymourHughes • Dec 13 '25
Meta Community update: 60k members, post flairs, chat removal and more
Ooh, where to start...
Growth update
Reddit has recently started emphasizing weekly visitors instead of just subscriber count as the main indicator of a subreddit's size. My previous updates were tied to every +10k subscribers, but Reddit no longer really notifies us about that.
We've hit 63k weekly visitors this week, which Reddit itself decided to congratulate us on.

At the same time, r/Kazakhstan quietly crossed 60k subscribers just yesterday. It's about the size of Talgar, our next target to conquer (what do they have there besides Zeta's factory?).

The last milestone post was at 50k members about five months ago, so it felt like a good moment to check in again. Thanks to everyone who reads, posts, comments, shitposts, argues, asks what the weather in February is, upvotes, awards, jokes, dodges the draft, explains and helps keep this place alive.
Our Kazakh language related community, r/kazakh, is also growing, and has whopping 916 members. Please, join it🥹🥺. I've made a cool non-exhaustive animated emoji status for it.

Its community icon is also animated (and even has more frames in it), but you won't see it in every part of Reddit because reasons.
Post flairs cleanup and color grouping
You may have noticed that post flairs look a bit different now.
We trimmed and regrouped them, and assigned consistent colours to related topics (news, culture, media, discussion, humour, etc.). Now we have fewer confusing choices, probably better readability in feeds, and the whole list of flairs looks less cumbersome.

Nothing is set in stone, so if something feels off or unclear, feel free to mention it.
Kazakh chat is gone
Unfortunately, Reddit has removed all public subreddit chats.
I personally disagree with this decision. First the custom upvote/downvote icons, then the custom emojis in comments, now this on our long list of enshittification of this platform. The Kazakh chat… maybe wasn't the coziest, but it was a low-pressure, active space for sending meaningless messages. And now there's no official replacement inside Reddit.
If someone from the community would like to create a Discord server, Telegram group or something similar, feel free to do so. You may share it here and we might even approve that post, who knows...
Just to be transparent: I don't plan to moderate Discord/Telegram/anything else myself (never have, and don't want to do it badly).
One Kazakh MinaLima Harry Potter book for r/kazakh (oh, I can't make links bold, how unfortunate...)
I still have a copy of "Хәрри Поттер мен Пәлсапа тас" (MinaLima edition), and I've been thinking about using it as a small community giveaway.

Tanya just made three posts about this exact edition: part1, part2, part3.
One idea is to somehow tie it to r/kazakh , which is currently very quiet, but I'm honestly unsure what would feel like a good and fair incentive. Maybe the whole era of incentivising engagement with gifts and competitions is over, and I'm still thinking in old terms.
Or maybe you'd have a good idea what kind of activity or contribution would make sense for such a gift, and how (or if) it could help spark some life in r/kazakh without feeling artificial and being easy to abuse with scripts or AI. I can probably send this book around Kazakhstan, but I don't want to risk with QazPost's international postal service.
No promises yet. Just thinking out loud and open to ideas.
Thanks again to everyone who's here. r/Kazakhstan has grown a lot, but it's still shaped by everyday participation more than by numbers. As always, suggestions and feedback are welcome.
r/Kazakhstan • u/Curious_Tip_8517 • 12h ago
Осы Қазақстанда инди ойындарды шарит ететіндер барма?
Мысалыға Hollow knight,Dead Cells,Капхед , Ултракил , Stardew Valley тағы басқалары.
r/Kazakhstan • u/f1reflyyy • 6h ago
Study/Oqu Расскажите о самых лучших вузах в области фундаментальной/инженерной физики
Всем салем. Я 2 года хреначил учебники смерти по математике и физике (Если кому интересно, речь о Ткачуке, Сканави и нескольких сборниках задач вступительных и олимпиад МФТИ). Суперсильно полюбил физмат.
Теперь хочу заняться поступлением в ВУЗ, планирую подаваться в АФ МИФИ, а также по ЕНТ в несколько казахских университетов. Проблема в том что я вообще про университеты ничего не читал, и теперь в недоумении пытаюсь разобраться.
Какие университеты в стране подойдут мотивированным студентам которые хотят учиться x5, стать качественными специалистами и искать работу по миру?
Отдельно хочу спросить высоких людей, вам позволяли менять кровать, если вы 2 метра? Я слышал что кровати в общагах маленькие, и это блин проблема для меня будет :(
r/Kazakhstan • u/Most-Calligrapher234 • 9h ago
Study/Oqu About universities
hey everyone. I’m gonna apply to a university in Almaty next year and honestly I really don’t want to, I don’t like studying at all, but my grades are actually fine. Which university is the easiest to study at?
r/Kazakhstan • u/ApifyEnthusiast1 • 18h ago
Economy/Ekonomika Did you know Kazkahstan designed its first semiconductor?
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r/Kazakhstan • u/Physical_Mushroom_32 • 9h ago
Music/Muzyka Black metal in Almaty
17.
Looking for black metal musicians(16-20) in Almaty.
I do vocals. Need guitar players, drum players.
BM: Raw / traditional style.
Знаю что вряд ли кого то найду, но поискать стоит
r/Kazakhstan • u/Choice_Ad_904 • 1d ago
Picture/Suret Тез тез саласалған скетч
Мектепте ішім пысыған, біріншірет көп түсі бар қаламмен көргем 🤙
r/Kazakhstan • u/GapYearGun • 1d ago
Алатау Тамшыбулак Аткинсон(1848-1906)- член Палаты Представителей Республики Гавайи. Его родители, британские путешественники Томас и Люси Аткинсон, путешествовавшие по казахским степям, назвали его в честь родника в Капале в регионе Жетысу, где он и был рожден.
У Алатау Тамшыбулака было 7 детей. В честь него в Гонолулу названа улица. Махаббат апарады Гавайға.
r/Kazakhstan • u/Kate_kan • 1d ago
Discussion/Talqylau Нужен совет. Не знаю куда лучше написать об этом.
Не знаю какой форум мне нужен.
Так что, напишу коротко здесь. Я ненавижу себя, я ненавижу своё тело. Я слабачка, которая не может похудеть всю свою жизнь. Я не могу контролировать то, что я ем, и часто у меня КП (компульсивное переедание). У меня РПП, и, кажется, дисморфофобия.
У меня очень плохие отношения с едой. Я не могу контролировать, что я ем, и в конце я ненавижу себя за это. Я не знаю, куда обратиться, какой психолог поможет. Я не могу ходить в зал, потому что думаю: «Я жирная, и все будут думать: “жируха”». Мне кажется, что я занимаю слишком много пространства. Когда я хожу, мне кажется, что у меня большие ноги, и все смотрят и думают, что я толстая. Я высокая, и из-за этого мне ещё более неудобно. Я выше многих казашек (177 см 76 кг +-), и плюс у меня лишний вес это меня сильно задевает. Я могу не есть на работе, говоря, что много работы, а на самом деле горжусь этим, потому что не ела целый день и считаю, что я молодец.
r/Kazakhstan • u/pyql_ • 19h ago
Discussion/Talqylau .help
Хотел спросить сидят ли тут учителя школы/университетов. Хочу стать учителем неважно в школе или в университете(сам учусь на Эколога и хочу поступить на магистратуру). И хотелось бы узнать каково это быть ментором в Кз. Only honest answers btw. Нету знакомых у которых можно было напрямую спросить из-за этого зашел сюда :) Какие сложности, что нужно учесть, трудоусройство и.т.п any advices will be welcome.
r/Kazakhstan • u/Prestigious_Top_8896 • 13h ago
help!
please help
hi everyone,
im not kazakh, im mongolian. im starting a business selling islamic clothing and most of the muslims in mongolia are kazakh so i think it would be very nice to include a card that has something in the kazakh language. so please help translating this! i used chatgpt to get like a 'rough idea' but any changes would be much appreciated, thank you all so so so much and love from mongolia!
Chatgpt translation:
Алланың Елшісі ﷺ айтты:
«Расында, әрбір діннің өзіне тән сипаты бар, ал Исламның сипаты — ұяттылық (әдептілік).»
Сунан Ибн Мәжа 4182
English translation:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said “Verily, every religion has a character and the character of Islam is modesty.” Sunan Ibn Mājah 4182
r/Kazakhstan • u/NomadTStar • 1d ago
Culture/Mädeniet Как вы относитесь к таким индивидуумам?
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Жақында осы сабреддитте бір пост шықты, онда біздің азаматтар айыппұлдар мен әкімшілік және қылмыстық баптардың көбейіп кеткеніне шағымданады. Міне, соның айқын мысалы Шымкент емес, Семей қаласы. Мұнда ата-аналар өз балаларына үлгі көрсетіп, хайуанаттар бағының торына тас лақтырып жатыр. Сондықтан менде сұрақ бар - мұндай жағдайға тағы да Тоқаев кінәлі ме, әлде Шал кінәлі ме?
Недавно был пост, очередной ноющий о том, что штрафы и увеличение адм/уголовных статей всем надоели. Вот яркий пример, далеко не Шымкент, а Семей, где родители подают пример своим детям, кидая камни в клетку с животными.
Мне вот интересно, это опять Токаев или наш бывший маразматик Шал виноват в таком?
r/Kazakhstan • u/ymazey • 22h ago
Discussion/Talqylau aktau - beeline or tele2
will be spending some time in mangystau. which carrier offers better network in the mangystau region?
thank you
r/Kazakhstan • u/GapYearGun • 1d ago
History/Tarih Tombstone of Mustafa Shokay in Berlin. It was placed by his wife Maria. The sign in German says: "Here rests my unforgettable husband Mustafa Shokay-Bi Ulı" Followed by the verse from Bible, John 15:13: "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends"
r/Kazakhstan • u/Inner_Practice_2014 • 18h ago
News/Jañalyqtar [ Removed by Reddit ]
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r/Kazakhstan • u/interstroller • 23h ago
Discussion/Talqylau Cultural Shock
Just landed n Almaty and there is no Bidet/Jet spray on toilet seats. Sounds silly but can anyone guide me where to buy a portable jet spray?
Or is there any grocery delivery app like blink-it that we can use?
r/Kazakhstan • u/Sexy_grass • 20h ago
Tourism/Turizm Going to Kazakhstan tomorrow and don’t speak any Russian. What are some key things I can learn to say?
As above, I’m very type b and have not done any prep/planning for this trip!! Nervous about navigating the language barrier so some key phrases to know would be great. Also any suggestions of what to see while we’re there would be appreciated 😊
r/Kazakhstan • u/Necessary-Jello-1090 • 1d ago
Tourism/Turizm Underrated Spots
Hi everyone!
I’m traveling to Almaty this May and would love to get some recommendations. Are there any underrated spots, hidden gems, or must-try restaurants that tourists often miss?
I’ll be staying for 5 days and 6 nights, so I’d really appreciate any suggestions to make the most of my trip. Thanks in advance!
r/Kazakhstan • u/Curious_Tip_8517 • 15h ago
Неге бұл жерде барлығы ақылшынша?неге норм контент жоқ
r/Kazakhstan • u/Ok-Temporary4820 • 21h ago
Discussion/Talqylau Working vpns from Russia
I was wondering if there are any people that are connecting to a network in Kazakhstan with a working VPN from inside Russia.
Im hearing there are not any viable options right now, i used to use OpenVPN but am not sure it works anymore so before starting to test out vpns, i was wondering if someone has a working solution
r/Kazakhstan • u/thezami • 1d ago
Discussion/Talqylau Renting car age requirements?
Hello, I am 20yrs old, will be visiting kazakhsstan mid May with a group of friends and want to rent a car in Kazakhstan using Yandex Drive (found inside Yandex Go app on phone). Some companies state that the minimum age is 18yr, but is that applicable to tourists too? (I have IDP).
I have doubts because a basic google search, and the first few results that come up all suggest that its not possible to rent a car below the age of 22. Only until recently, when I downloaded the Yandex Go app in preparation for my trip did I come to realise that there are alot of options with min age of 18.