Special report on Kazakhstan in FT

Jason, thanks for the link, I didn't read it yet :)

The country’s long-term economic outlook looks bright. Aside from oil, it also possesses huge coal, mineral and metal reserves. The global food shortage has highlighted its potential as a grain producer

I'm not sure about the grain though. The land's not that great for grain. We did grew it, but at such a high expense. The natural landscapes were destroyed, and livestock was reduced. Not a good idea, imho.

Another news from Moskovsky Komsomolets

Kazakhstan's president has approved a bill to create a new holiday on his birthday to honor the nation's capital, Astana, local media reported Thursday.

sometimes I don't understand what the f.ck is wrong with these people.