A 74-year-old traveler, Sarsenbai
Kotyrashov, is embarking on a new journey on foot from Oskemen to Beijing,
dedicated to the fifth World Nomad Games in Astana. The expedition aims to
promote the rich history and cultural heritage of nomadic civilization,
according to the marathoner. Kotyrashov plans to reach China via Altai and
Mongolia. After completing a 3,000-kilometer trek through Russia, Georgia, and
Türkiye last year, he is now set to cover around 4,000 kilometers as part of a
world marathon journey.
«I bring along a sleeping bag and
a tent in case I don’t reach a settlement and have to spend the night in the
steppe. Everything is packed in a suitcase fitted with small bicycle wheels,
resembling a cart. I also carry a backpack with the flag of Kazakhstan and
flags of countries that have friendly relations with our state, switching them
as needed,» said Kotyrashov.
