Author: Darina Kozhakhmetova

Kazakh Identity: Understanding the Kazakh National Narrative

What created Kazakh national identity? This is a complex question and one that is personal for each Kazakh. This resource will focus on presenting one element of this identity – the Kazakh national narrative. Who are the national heroes and pivotal events that they learned about in school? What are the major events that led […]

The Talking Kazakh (Qazaq) Phrasebook

The Talking Phrasebook Series presents useful phrases and words in side-by-side translation and with audio files specifically geared to help students work on listening skills and pronunciation. Below, you will find several useful phrases and words. To the left is the English and to the far right is the Kazakh translation. In the center column […]