From my first day in Kazakhstan, my assumptions were challenged and my perspective was altered. Among my experiences and insights, five lessons stand out. Each of these not only taught me about Kazakhstan, but added to my understanding of today’s world.
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Russian In Almaty
As Diaz said, almost everyone in Kazakhstan speaks Russian. Unlike in other post-Soviet states, where the use of Russian is often contentious, it was easy in Kazakhstan. During the two months I spent there, I never felt any pressure or need to learn Kazakh. Which raises the question: Why do so many Kazakhstani speak Russian?