The Economic Times

Exposed to Kazakhstan climate change: With killer cold & soaring spheres, Astana thrives on mood swings n lofty aims

A planned visit to Astana's Expo 2017 site, featuring the Nur Alem museum, faced an unexpected challenge. Despite clear skies, the extreme cold of -24C proved too much for the visitors. They sought immediate warmth, abandoning their exploration of the futuristic energy and science museum. The experience highlighted the harsh reality of a Kazakh winter.