Olga Shevchenko

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Experts warn of widespread migration as company closures force residents to relocate.

13 Feb 09

Authorities cave in to demands from teachers and politicians to put new examination system on hold.

12 Feb 09

After years of honing Kazak armed forces, they are now being asked to conscript young men just to take them off the streets.

9 Feb 09

Paying out money to officials has become the normal way of accessing free public services.

5 Nov 08

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