KAZAKHSTAN AND THE SOVIET LEGACY: BETWEEN CONTINUITY AND RUPTURE
Journal: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Year: 2019

In December 2019, Kazakhstan celebrated its 28th year of independence. After nearly three decades of independence, it is now good time to assess the how the state of Kazakhstan has established its presence in the eyes of the global community as well as in the eyes of its citizens. The book ‘‘Kazakhstan and the Soviet Legacy: Between Continuity and Rupture’’, edited by Jean-Francois Caron is a timely contribution on this matter. The book’s main argument is centered around the statement that Kazak