Meet Toktar Aubakirov, Kazakhstan’s first cosmonaut who brought his nation into space historybr br Kazakhstan’s first cosmonaut, Toktar Aubakirov, recalls his historic 1991 spaceflight and the pride it sparked across his nation.br br In partnership with MDQbr br READ MORE : br Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.