Kazakhstan - Ethnicity, Language and Power

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Focusing on post-Soviet Kazakhstan, the book explores the complexities of national state-building, emphasizing that Russification and Sovietization involved significant local initiatives rather than being purely top-down processes. It highlights the enduring effects of Soviet affirmative action policies on ethnic elite formation and the emergence of a unique national consciousness, revealing the intricate dynamics of identity and governance in the region.