New Year signs and decorations are seen along a street in Astana, Kazakhstan, Dec. 26, 2025. Astana has been adorned in festive decorations recently as the New Year approaches. (Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua)

New Year-themed decorations are displayed in front of a landmark building in Astana, Kazakhstan, Dec. 25, 2025. Astana has been adorned in festive decorations recently as the New Year approaches. (Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua)

Local residents take selfies at a New Year-themed park at Independence Square in Astana, Kazakhstan, Dec. 26, 2025. Astana has been adorned in festive decorations recently as the New Year approaches. (Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua)

New Year signs and decorations are seen along a street in Astana, Kazakhstan, Dec. 26, 2025. Astana has been adorned in festive decorations recently as the New Year approaches. (Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua)

New Year decorations are seen in front of the Baiterek Tower in Astana, Kazakhstan, Dec. 25, 2025. Astana has been adorned in festive decorations recently as the New Year approaches. (Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua)