Astana

The capital of Kazakhstan has recently been nicknamed the ‘Dubai of the Steppe’, and it’s possible to understand the comparison if you’re prepared to swap extreme heat for cold, as Matteo Legnani found out when he visited Astana’s airport.

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Astana’s terminal buildings opened in 2005 (T2, above) and 2017 (T1, below). (All photos author)

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