Very realistic portrayal of Kazakhstan! I've been there!
This is just how I remember Kazakhstan! I was there this past summer....
My sister met and married a man from Kazakhstan during her service in the U.S. Peace Corps.
My sister, father, and I visited Kazakhstan this past summer!
Here are the pics from our trip...
http://wackyruss.livejournal.com/123107.html#cutid1
http://wackyruss.livejournal.com/122822.html#cutid1