Their initial videos raised some eyebrows by focusing on alcohol, other drugs, and sex. Occasionally, they veered into the political realm, yet with a Soviet-style understanding of where the "red lines" were. Light and comedic.

Kazakhstan plans to boost refining volumes by 7.6 percent year-on-year to 17 million tonnes and increase production of refined products by 7.8 percent.

The case of Yandex. Taxi has sent alarm bells ringing among investors. What kind of message is Kazakhstan is sending to all the other international companies operating in the country?