Mar 19, 2023 // Kazakhstan's foreign policy for years struck a balance in its relationship with Russia, China, and the West has been disrupted by recent geopolitical events. Even as the government realigns its foreign policy, this year's elections could
Kazakhstan's pattern of historical development provides the key to understanding the cooperation. The timing of the country's contact and experiences with the Russian-led empires led to a 'dominant ally' image of Russia that continues to decide the two countries' relationship to the present day....
Considering the historical context, Kazakhstan's strategic position and its rich cultural heritage have always played a pivotal role in fostering a deep-rooted relationship with Russia. The nation has consistently navigated the complexities of post-Soviet era geopolitics, prioritizing diplomatic...
Thus, while there is an obvious close relationship between the two countries, Kazakhstan has not acted like Belarus, which has openly supported Russia during the war. Moscow and Minsk have even flirted with the possibility of creating a super-state. Since the war commenced, and due to internat...
Kazakhstan - Culture, Traditions, Cuisine: Kazakhs, probably more than any other Central Asian people, show the impact of nearly two centuries of close contact with Russians. Unlike Central Asians to the south of them, Kazakhs look more to Russia than to
Y. Zabortseva, `Rethinking the economic relationship between Kazakhstan and Russia', Europe‒Asia Studies, 66(2), 2014, pp. 311-327.Zabortseva, Y. N. (2014). "Rethinking the Economic Relationship between Kazakhstan and Russia." Europe-Asia Studies 66(2): 311-327....
Kazakhstan - Steppe, Central Asia, Silk Road: Kazakhstan declared its sovereignty on October 25, 1990, and full independence on December 16, 1991. Despite some periods of tension, Kazakhstan’s relations with Russia in the years since independence have r
Kazakhstan, one of Moscow’s closest partners thanks to its historical and cultural ties, has not imposed any sanctions or restrictions on its trade with Russia. But it also enjoys a close trading relationship with the EU, meaning it has to walk adiplomatic tightropein the wake of Russia’s...
its coaches to Europe and North America and to create above-standard relationships with other IIHF members. At the same time, their relationship with Russian hockey continues, as evidenced last year when two Russian assistant coaches (Andrei Shayanov and Ildus Gabdrakhmnov) worked with the team...