Kazakh village thrives after banning alcohol for three years
Yenbek village in Kazakhstan’s Tulkubas District has gone three years without alcohol. Home to over a thousand people, the community has seen a sharp drop in crime since banning drinks. What began as a local initiative has now become a model for the region.
The change started when residents voted to remove alcohol from daily life. Celebrations, weddings, and family events now take place without any drinks. This shift has turned into a lasting tradition.
The alcohol-free policy has brought measurable results. Crime has disappeared, and social ties have strengthened. For Yenbek’s residents, the ban has reshaped their village into a safer, more connected place.
