The only thing most people know about Kazakhstan is that it is homeland to Borat - and he isn't even real. Actually this vast place - the last unknown inhabited country in the world - is far more surprising and entertaining. For one thing, it is as varied as Europe, combining stupendous wealth, grinding poverty, exotic traditions and a mad dash for modernity.
Crisscrossing a vanished land, Christopher Robbins finds Eminem by a shrinking Aral Sea, goes eagle-hunting, visits the scene of Dostoyevsky's doomed first love, takes up residence beside one-time neighbour Leon Trotsky and visits some of the most beautiful, unspoilt places on earth.
- ISBN10 1847653561
- ISBN13 9781847653567
- Publish Date 10 May 2012 (first published 24 May 2007)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Profile Books Ltd
- Format eBook
- Pages 424
- Language English