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ONE HOME FOR ALL
February 16, 2026
ONE HOME FOR ALL
The most important lesson: if we fail to protect our planet, we will be left with nothing. We have no other home, no second chance. Across thousands of light-years, there is only one place that     welcomes us. We call this place Earth.
Art & text by Alexander Stolyarov, 16
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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LEGACY AND RESPONSIBILITY
February 26, 2026
LEGACY AND RESPONSIBILITY
If we borrow the Earth from future generations, then we must return it at least in the same condition. I don’t want my children to inherit an empty planet.
Art by Dilnaz Naurzgaliyeva, 14
Oral, Kazakhstan
Text by Bayana Abdumutalibova, 16
Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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LEAVE KIND TRACES
February 26, 2026
LEAVE KIND TRACES
In our Akmola region, there is a magical place called Borovoe – often referred to as the pearl of Kazakhstan. I love going there with my family, walking among the tall pine trees, listening to the birds sing, and watching the reflection of the cliffs in the lake’s clear waters. But it makes me sad […]
Art & text by Milana Imandinova, 11
Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
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THE FRAGILE BALANCE OF NATURE
February 26, 2026
THE FRAGILE BALANCE OF NATURE
Every species is a ‘building block’ of the universe, and the loss of even the smallest fragment of life undermines the very foundation of our existence. We must restore ecosystems and take responsibility for protecting endemic species.
Art by Ayaulym Karatayeva, 16
Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Text by Olga Domashova, 21
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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BLACK SNOW IS NO LONGER SCIENCE FICTION
February 26, 2026
BLACK SNOW IS NO LONGER SCIENCE FICTION
Black snow is no longer a fantasy – it’s our daily reality. It’s not a natural wonder, but a desperate cry for help from nature. This crime is man-made. Black snow is the air you and I breathe. But it’s not a sentence – it’s a challenge we are obliged to overcome.
Photograph by Alina Kochetova, 17
Temirtau, Kazakhstan
Text by Ademi Tursingaliyeva, 17
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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FRAGILE LIKE A BALLOON
February 26, 2026
FRAGILE LIKE A BALLOON
Today, Earth is as fragile as a balloon – yet the world treats it far too harshly.
Art & text Sultan Qabay, 6
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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HOPE: WATER, WIND, SUN
February 26, 2026
HOPE: WATER, WIND, SUN
Technology can help – not harm. There used to be more clean rivers, fresh air, and green forests in Kazakhstan. But nature is changing: water is disappearing, the air is more polluted, and trees are being cut down.  Some say it’s too late to change anything – but that’s not true. The future depends on […]
Art Shaizada Beysembekova, 10
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Text Abay Tazhi, 17
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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REGENERATION OR DESTRUCTION?
February 26, 2026
REGENERATION OR DESTRUCTION?
Yesterday – trees. Today – stumps.Why?They say it’s sanitary and rejuvenating pruning – the trees interfere with traffic and infrastructure…Now they’re grotesquely trimmed into poles.
Art & text Danel Duisekova, 19
Astana, Kazakhstan
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THE CITY NEEDS A GREEN PATH
February 26, 2026
THE CITY NEEDS A GREEN PATH
Everyone can contribute: by choosing public transport, cycling, and walking. City authorities must develop alternative energy sources, strengthen environmental regulations, and expand green spaces. Clean air is a necessity – not a luxury.
Art Akan Zhetpispayev, 16
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Text Tomiris Abdulla, 17
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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