I remembered how when I was deputy akim of Astana and vice-minister, I went out with my family to the city on weekends, some passers-by recognized me and looked at me in amazement. They were very surprised: “a person like him with no bodyguards!” )))
And I always liked the democratic style of behavior …
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I look at some young high-ranking officials and remember myself in their situation.
Just appointed to a high position. Congratulations of friends and acquaintances. Pride of relatives. Attention at all events.
Then a new phenomenon appears in their life: an invitation to events as a “wedding general”. At first, it looks sincere. Close friends are invited. …
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The very word “scoop “came from the word” Soviet”, and they represent the most negative manifestations of lifestyle and thinking inherent in the citizens of the former Soviet Union.
Here, in my opinion, the main features of “scoop” and my explanation of their origin.
Class aversion.
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How is it that we have become a toothpick to “the Kazakh national instrument”?
Many men (and even women !!!) often demonstrate their virtuosity in front of the audience sitting at the table with them. Even in some expensive restaurants, toothpicks are openly put on the table together with a …
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I sincerely rejoice and I am proud of the Kazakhstani athletes who have reached the world level.
But one aspect upsets.
Apparently there they fall into the paws of foreign promoters and begin to play by their rules. They writhe menacing faces on the screen, gaze intently into the eyes of the enemy, shout: “I am …
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I spent a lot of time watching the scandal around the poster with “kissing” Kurmangazy and Pushkin. I also decided to express my opinion.
Why did this picture stir up many Kazakhstanis? Why did some of them even sued and demanded to pay moral damage in million sums?
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Recently some friends of our family tried to get a visa to the Czech Republic for their son to study. It was terribly difficult. To make an appointment at the consulate, you need to register on the Internet. But, apparently, there are so many people that getting into this queue is incredibly difficult. Our …
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I derived a formula for myself: “Roads are the embodiment of the state, and cars are the embodiment of citizens.”
If both roads and cars are bad in the country, then, most likely, this is a poor state with a small budget and poor people.
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Dialogue №1.
– Hello. My name is Tolibaev Marat. I decided to forgo the services of your salon. I’m not satisfied with the level of work of your master. I’m just calling so you know and do not lose me.
– Whatever… (short beeps).
Dialogue №2.
– Hello … (the …
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The capital of Kazakhstan is being built quickly. For reconstructing it, it is necessary from time to time to demolish old houses in order to build modern buildings in their place. How can one not offend the owners of old buildings, and at the same time not stop the development of the capital because …
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