What is special about cultural globalization in Kazakhstan?
NGO worker: After the collapse of Soviet Union, I think the wide openness to globalization was possible in Kazakhstan owing to its multi-nationalities, especially in gender issues. Globalization is losing borders through more communication and sharing ideas. Kazakhstani people are accustomed to this concept since many nationalities have been living here together for long. If there were only one nationality in Kazakhstan, this much of globalization might not be possible. Sometimes the openness might cause the clash of values or may be too much sometimes, but if we learn how to keep the line, we will be able to survive, not losing our national identities. Economy Q: What do you think of the impact of globalization on the economy of Kazakhstan? Positive or negative? Modern buildings in Astana, the capital city Aliya: Globalization is really helpful to the economy of the country. The economy of Kazakhstan is highly dependent on the import of natural resources. Foreign investment on this se
