Programs and Events
Experts Discuss Corruption in Post Soviet States
Astana and Almaty Events, August 22-24
On August 22 in Almaty and August 24 in Astana, the American Embassy presented the Russian translation of The System Made Me Do It: Corruption in Post-Soviet Societies, by Rasma Karklins, professor of political science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Karklins has written what is described as the first comprehensive study of the origin, nature, and consequences of corruption in post-communist countries.
As part of the book presentation, Dr. Karklins and other distinguished guests participated in panel discussions in both cities about corruption. Transparency Kazakhstan executive director Sergey Zlotnikov and other Kazakhstani experts provided perspectives about corruption in Kazakhstan.
Nurbulat Masanov, head of the Almaty branch of the Polyton Discussion Club, moderated the event at the Ankara Hotel in Almaty. Zauresh Battalova, head of the Astana branch of Polyton, moderated the presentation at the Intercontinental Hotel in Astana, where special guest Beth Jones, former ambassador to Kazakhstan and former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, also participated. View photogallery