Cover

Title Page

Copyright

About the Author

Map of Kazakhstan

Introduction

Key Facts

Chapter 1: LAND AND PEOPLE

• Geography

• Climate

• The People

• The Languages

• A Brief History

• Government and Politics

• The Economy

• The Environment

Chapter 2: VALUES AND ATTITUDES

• Traditional Kazakh Values

• Spiritual Values

• The Soviet Legacy

• Religion

• Position and Power

• Women

• Attitudes Toward Education

• Attitudes Toward Work

Chapter 3: CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

• Birth and Infancy

• Weddings

• Mourning and Remembrance

• Traditional Horseback Games

• Public Holidays

• Subbotnik

Chapter 4: MAKING FRIENDS

• Friendship

• Attitudes Toward Foreigners

• Invitations Home

• Entertaining

• Dating

Chapter 5: AT HOME

• Housing

• The Household

• The Daily Round

• Everyday Shopping

• Children

• Education

• Health Care

Chapter 6: TIME OUT

• Eating Out

• Nightlife

• Cultural Life

• Sports and Outdoor Activities

• Shopping for Pleasure

• Some “Must-See” Attractions

Chapter 7: TRAVEL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY

• Intercity Travel

• Getting Around Town

• Where to Stay

• Health

• Safety and Security

Chapter 8: BUSINESS BRIEFING

• The Business Environment

• Management Culture

• Labor Relations

• Personal Relationships

• Business Correspondence

• Meetings

• Presentations

• Negotiations

• Contracts

• Managing Disagreements

• Women in Business

• Corruption

• Business Gifts

Chapter 9: COMMUNICATING

• Language

• Body Language

• Forms of Address

• Humor

• The Media

• Services

• Conclusion

Further Reading

Acknowledgments