Society

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  Society

  2022-11-28

  Anger over Ukraine invasion prompts Kazakhs to cancel events of Russian 'Z-stars'

  'Putin's supporters ... are unwelcome guests in Kazakhstan,' said one blogger as protests against the bloodshed in Ukraine have intensified as of late.

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  Society

  2022-10-21

  Central Asian residents offer continued aid to beleaguered Ukrainians

  Unified by a common history, Central Asians are doing everything they can to help Ukrainians fight for their freedom and protect their identity and language from Russian control.

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  Society

  2022-10-19

  Russia's war in Ukraine pushes 4 million children in Central Asia, Europe into poverty

  'The steep rise in child poverty will almost certainly result in lost lives, lost learning and lost futures', said UNICEF regional director Afshan Khan.

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  Society

  2022-10-17

  Putin's visit to Astana draws scorn from Kazakhs on social media

  Growing negative sentiment toward Putin is the latest sign of Kazakhstan's cooling ties with Russia, following a diplomatic row between the two countries in early October.

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  Society

  2022-10-06

  Russian draft evaders fleeing to Uzbekistan face mixed reception

  While some Uzbeks have offered assistance to the new arrivals, public opinion remains divided over those fleeing Putin's draft.

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  Society

  2022-09-30

  Russia-led CSTO is facing its end amid various conflicts

  Military conflicts between bloc members and Russia's ongoing failure in Ukraine are highlighting the pointlessness of the bloc, say analysts.

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  Society

  2022-06-27

  'We're not giving up': Life returns to war-ravaged Irpin

  Residents and businesses are returning to Irpin, which saw more than half of its buildings destroyed at the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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  Society

  2022-06-23

  Russian replacement for McDonald's launches to online derision

  'Life in Russia is getting worse in all areas,' an emigre in Kazakhstan said of changes like the hasty creation of the Vkusno i tochka restaurant chain.

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  Society

  2022-04-04

  Kremlin repression prompts thousands of Russians to flee abroad

  Russians who have moved to Kazakhstan are speaking out about increasing pressure and control they face from the authorities in their country.

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  Society

  2022-03-25

  Exodus of Russians to Kazakhstan raises concerns among locals

  Russians are fleeing to Kazakhstan to escape the economic and political fallout of Putin's unprovoked war against Ukraine.