The history of the formation of business journalism in Kazakhstan

Abstract

This article examines the history of the formation of business journalism in Kazakhstan, focusing on the initial publication of business-oriented articles in early Kazakh periodicals. It provides an in-depth analysis of materials related to the development of trade, industry, and agriculture published during that period. The study scrutinizes articles featured in Dala ualayaty's gazeti, Kazakh, newspapers, and Sholpan magazine. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, neighboring Russia experienced significant advancement in business journalism, with periodicals such as Financial Review, Life and Economy, Economic Journal, Stock Exchange Newspaper, and Russian Economic Review regularly published. In contrast, Kazakhstan lacked specialized business press at that time. However, newspapers and magazines of the period frequently included articles on economics, finance, business, and trade, as documented extensively in this scientific article. The research demonstrates, with concrete examples, that before the emergence of dedicated economic and business publications, numerous newspapers and magazines published content reflecting economic, business, and socio-political conditions. The study highlights how, during the last century, the Russian Empire introduced new political, economic, and cultural trends to Kazakh lands, which in turn influenced the development of journalism. The article substantiates, through textual analysis, that the development of business journalism in Kazakhstan began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.