That is just nuts!
I can't believe those people survived...
Either that or they are the most indestructible humans around!!!
The Y-man
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That is just nuts!
I can't believe those people survived...
More interesting is the story of 3 escapees who walked from Siberia to India during WW2, 'The Long Walk" by Slovimir Rwicz - highly recommended.
I had to have a read up of Kazakhstan as its not a place that gets mentioned much .
I had to have a read up of Kazakhstan as its not a place that gets mentioned much . Have you seen much of the grain growing areas in your time there ?
To be honest, I dont really think much of their grain growing capabilities - the russians are far more advanced in this sense, though again my only reference point is the west - which seems a slightly different (and more basic) culture (what is it with the "west" of countries? ).
I have driven from where I am up to russia and it is quite clear where the Kazakhs end and the Russians start. In one paddock in particular there are about 15 Headers (harvesters) all parked up - which have been there since 1993 when Kstan got independence. They drove the Ruski's off, and the headers have sat idle since. Very sad really. The Kazakhs are still ultimately nomads.
Horses were first domesticated there and apple trees are native to the country
Indeed - some fantastic fruit is produced here - and its all vine ripened - Just brilliant.
Much of GDP is from the oil and gas industry ...
Wouldn't surprise me. The project Im on turns over $1m/hr - and we are expanding production.
I know some young Kazak guys who work here on 457 visas . I play futsal against them and they are very good .
I know a fair bit about Kazakhstan from watching Borat. . Great movie.
See ya's.