WATCH: Putin Welcomed by Young Musicians at The Kazakhstan Presidential Palace

By Times Now World

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ASTANA — A stunning moment of cultural diplomacy has stolen the spotlight on Day 2 of Russian President Vladimir Putin's high-stakes state visit to Kazakhstan. Watch exclusive, uncut footage from inside the terminal halls as an elite youth ensemble delivers an energetic and emotionally charged musical performance in honor of the Russian head of state. The special presentation features the talented dombra ensemble of the al-Farabi Palace of Schoolchildren alongside international competition laureate Radmir Khaibullin on the syrnai. Together, they perform a seamless, high-velocity potpourri blending legendary Kurmangazy kuis with traditional Russian folk melodies. Watch the intense, unedited reactions of President Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as they stand just feet away from the performance. The segment features a rare, warm moment where Putin steps forward to personally praise and shake hands with the young musicians before his signature armored Aurus Senat limousi

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