Astana, Kazakhstan. Capital (56 minutes)

Description

After Kazakhstan gained independence in 1991 its seat of government was moved north and renamed Astana, meaning "sublime gateway." Old Soviet-era buildings were torn down and internationally acclaimed architects hired to design a model city that might become the hub not just of Kazakhstan, but of all of Central Asia. A decade after its conception, has Astana lived up to its promise? In this program, citizens who are preparing to celebrate Astana's 10-year anniversary discuss their hopes for and criticism of the world's newest capital city.

Runtime

56 min

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

[2012], c2010

Database

Films on Demand

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