Kazakhstan
Welcome to Karatau
I took a picture of this sign in 1997. It was first uploaded unto one of my old websites in 2000. Now, if there is any site or social network page focusing on Karatau, you will most likely see this
Welcome to Karatau
I took a picture of this sign in 1997. It was first uploaded unto one of my old websites in 2000. Now, if there is any site or social network page focusing on Karatau, you will most likely see this
Galina Petrova – US Peace Corps Kazakhstan
During my two year service with the US Peace Corps in Kazakhstan, one of the most supportive Peace Corps staff that gave me a lot of support was Galina Petrova. She was in charge of the library, resource center and
Galina Petrova – US Peace Corps Kazakhstan
During my two year service with the US Peace Corps in Kazakhstan, one of the most supportive Peace Corps staff that gave me a lot of support was Galina Petrova. She was in charge of the library, resource center and
I am Kazakh
I made a brief visit back in Karatau, Kazakhstan, in October, 1999, passing from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, heading to Talas, Kyrgyzstan. I was allowed to spend a night in Karatau to visit my Kazakh host family. It would be the last
I am Kazakh
I made a brief visit back in Karatau, Kazakhstan, in October, 1999, passing from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, heading to Talas, Kyrgyzstan. I was allowed to spend a night in Karatau to visit my Kazakh host family. It would be the last
My Kazakh Host Brother and Sisters
For two years they kept me company during my Peace Corps service in Karatau, Kazakhstan. We even had sibling fights and arguments, especially Gulzhan (in the tanktop) and I. It was an enjoyable two years. Ulzhan (holding Diana in her
My Kazakh Host Brother and Sisters
For two years they kept me company during my Peace Corps service in Karatau, Kazakhstan. We even had sibling fights and arguments, especially Gulzhan (in the tanktop) and I. It was an enjoyable two years. Ulzhan (holding Diana in her
Karatau Mosque Today
I found this image of the completed Karatau Mosque today at Picasa: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5bp5zl2bu5rpC3QBTKQ99A
Karatau Mosque Today
I found this image of the completed Karatau Mosque today at Picasa: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5bp5zl2bu5rpC3QBTKQ99A
Karatau Mosque – 1997
When I lived in Karatau, Kazakhstan, as a Peace Corps Volunteer, there were two mosques in the town. With Saudi funding, the townspeople started to build a new mosque to replace the smaller older one. Unfortunately, roughly a year before
Karatau Mosque – 1997
When I lived in Karatau, Kazakhstan, as a Peace Corps Volunteer, there were two mosques in the town. With Saudi funding, the townspeople started to build a new mosque to replace the smaller older one. Unfortunately, roughly a year before
Riskul
This picture was one that surprised me when I saw it in the US. It nearly brought tears to my eyes. If you look at the photo below, look at the girl to the farthest right. Her name is Riskul,
Riskul
This picture was one that surprised me when I saw it in the US. It nearly brought tears to my eyes. If you look at the photo below, look at the girl to the farthest right. Her name is Riskul,
A Cold Christmas (1997)
Winter, 1997, in Karatau, Kazakhstan, was the coldest I ever experienced in my life. I was at my Peace Corps site for just a little over two months when winter struck with a fury. Even the local Kazakhs and Russians
A Cold Christmas (1997)
Winter, 1997, in Karatau, Kazakhstan, was the coldest I ever experienced in my life. I was at my Peace Corps site for just a little over two months when winter struck with a fury. Even the local Kazakhs and Russians