Peace Corps in Kazakhstan in the late 90s
An interesting video of a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served from 1997-1999 in Kazakhstan, as the fifth “class” of Peace Corps volunteers in Kazakhstan.
The most interesting part I thought was about the views that Kazakhstani had about Americans at the time. A lot of this has changed now with time, but assuming that Americans are all spies or rich is still a normal global stereotype. I was also amused when he talked about how some people would insist on some incorrect fact about the US, like that there are 51 states. That still happens today, with people arguing with me about objective facts about the US.
Worth watching too if you are interested in what life and Peace Corps service is like in Kazakhstan or Central Asia. And I love the theme song: DDT’s “Eto vse” which is one of my favorite Russian rock songs ever!
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