This is the second in a 9 part series of educational business programs that are hosted by Freedom Nation in order to gain a greater understanding asked the strategic significance of operating in Central Asia. As with all of our discussions, the focus is on the competitiveness of black-owned businesses. In this second session, we will cover the culture of Central Asia and its unique position as the center of all inland paths between Europe, Africa and all parts Asia. We will also discuss tht as the Switzerland of the East, why Kazakhstan must remain a stable US friendly nation while maintaining strong relations with all its bordering neighbors. During this session, we will: 1. Review a brief history of Kazakhstan 2. Review the developments that have taken place in Kazakhstan since their independence in 1989 3. Review the attitude and cultural landscape towards black people and American business 4. Review the special Visa programs in Economic Zones for registering Foreign companies 5. Review the overall cost of living and cost of doing business in Kazakhstan This series is designed to convey a multitude of information to assist black-owned businesses make decisions that increase their competitiveness by: 1. reducing their costs giving them strategic and logistic advantages and 2. increasing the quality of products and goods that they are able to produce for their customers. 3. Increase access to international opportunities for sales and investment

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A nine-part web series on the jewel of Central Asia, Kazakhstan.
Welcome to Why Kazakhstan
2 - The Culture
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01. About the Sponsors
Background information
about the sponsors of this
series
04. Q+A
Please place questions in the
Google Meet Chat
02. Main Presentation
Historical Background
Religion
Russian Imperialism
Independence
Ethnic Diversity
Language
Youthful Outlook Vs. traditional
Disposition Towards Black Americans
European Influence
Identification with East Asia
Five year Visa Program
Cost of Living in Astana
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Agenda.
Why Kazakhstan – The Culture

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100% Black-
Owned Enterprise
01.
First Black American
Enterprise in
Kazakhstan
02.
Only American
Developer on
Chinese Border
03.
About Qosil,
The First Black Owned Enterprise In Central Asia
100% owned subsidy of US based GeniusCo Support Services, LLC. Registered and
operating in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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Heightened
Access For
Black-
Owned
Business
4 Year
Agreement
A 4 year cooperation
Agreement between The
Republic of Kazakhstan’s
Investment Committee via
KazakhInvest, has made it
possible for Qosil to increase
efforts to market to black
American owned businesses

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Located in the
AIFC Autonomous
Region
Qosil Astana Headquarters

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The Kazakh Khanite
The Formation of Kazakhstan is the basis of national pride and Kazakh culture.
With 3 major tribes, the direct descendants of Genghis Khan Rule till this day.

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Kazakh’s came from a nomadic lifestyle and still
emphasize many traditions and mindsets that
are typical of the nomad.
Kazakh’s are proud of their Nomad Life
Kazakh’s see Islam as an integral part of their
culture. They do not feel the need to adapt Arab
culture as a basis for Islam but instead
emphasize renewal of their way.
Islam as an integrated part of Kazakh culture
Kazakh’s constantly refer to Kazakh tradition as
an explanation for many day to day activities.
Especially activities that involve their broader
family.
In Family and Social Life Tradition is very important
Kazakh Pride
Kenesary Khan was the last Kazakh Khan
and led the resistance to fight off Russia

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150 Years
Of Contrast
Russian Rule in Kazakhstan
Much like the plight of African Americans, Kazakhs went
through a period of colonization, segregation, starvation,
forced labor and hardship under the USSR rule
• 1863 Russia Annexes “Troublesome Areas” on the
border including Kazakhstan
• 1906- Forced slavery, kidnapping women forced labor
• 1933-1935: DEPORTATIONS OF "SOCIALLY HARMFUL
ELEMENTS" AND "PEOPLE OF THE PAST“
• 1935-1937: DEPORTATIONS OF ETHNIC MINORITIES IN VIEW
OF "CLEANSING" THE BORDER REGIONS OF THE USSR
• DEPORTATIONS AND MASS EXECUTIONS IN TERRITORIES
ANNEXED BY THE USSR AFTER THE SOVIET-GERMAN PACT
OF AUGUST 23, 1939
• TOTAL ETHNIC DEPORTATIONS OF "PUNISHED PEOPLES"
DURING THE "GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR“
• Decimation of 50% of the population
• National Holiday “Day of Remembrance” on May 31

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Independence of
Kazakhstan
Collapse of the USSR led to the independence of Kazakhstan and the signing of the
country’s constitution on December 16, 1991

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70%
18%
3%
2%
1%
1%
5%
Qazaq
Russian
Uzbek
Uyghur
Ukranian
Tatar
Other
2021
Ethnicities of
Kazakhstan
Qazaks and Russians are the two main
Kazakhstan celebrates the existence of over 70+
ethnicities that are Kazakh citizens during the National
“Unity Day” holiday.
In Kazakhstan, each ethnic group is given a special place
in the unity day parade and the government provides
funds to develop ethnical cultural centers to encourage
cross ethnic communication, education and respect.

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Moderate Islam
& Peaceful Interfaith

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67%
19%
9%
3%
2%
Muslim
Christian
Athiest
Agnostic
Other
2021
Religion in
Kazakhstan
Post Soviet Union Impact on Islam
Although there are several religions practiced in
Kazakhstan the country is predominately Muslim.
Christianity in Kazakhstan also has a long history. Most
religious affiliations are segmented by ethnicity.

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22% of Kazakhs
Tri-Lingual
83%
Kazakh
96%
Russian
Other

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Age of Kazakhstan
More rural and connected to
preserving Kazakh culture
Older Kazakh Generation
Very international and modern,
grew up outside the USSR and
have been groomed for growth
Young Kazakh Generation
26.13
12.97
16
18
10.25
8.43
0-14 15-24 25-40 40-54 55-64 65+

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Yo My Brother
What’s Up!
Black music became highly popularized in Kazakhstan during the
early 2000’s. Many kids sided with the overall strong figure of African
Americans Overcoming their oppressors and the way Black people
carried themselves.
Kazakh Images of Black Americans

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Prepare to take
photos for
bragging rights
Most kazakhs’s have never met an African American

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AIFC
Autonomous
Region
One Stop Shop
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) plays a
key role as a regional centre for business and finance,
connecting the economies of Central Asia, the Caucasus,
the EAEU, Western China, Mongolia, the Middle East and
Europe.

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5 years
in
5 Days
The only country in the world that issues
Amwericans a five year Visa within 5 days of
registering their business. Part of the special
Astana International Finance Center Scheme.
And afterwards the ability to receive a 20 year
residency card.

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$500/mo
$1700/mo
$5.00
Entry Level Admin
or General Worker
Luxury Fully Furnished
4 bedroom apartment
including all utilities
Cost of an Uber Black
Equivalent from one side
Of town to the other
Cost of Doing
Business
How About Our Company

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