Today, astrophysical research in Kazakhstan is being developed either in
theoretical and observational aspects. In particular, both computational astrophysics
and stellar dynamics are gaining more momentum due to international collaboration.
Meanwhile, a couple of main projects in observational research are construction of
a new 3.6 meter optical-IR ground-based telescope, and the participation in the
international space project called "World Space Observatory ? Ultraviolet"
(WSO-UV).