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Kazakhstan is the largest and most resource-rich neighbor of the Russian Federation, a country that historically linked Asia and Europe. The route that trade caravans once took from China is now used by parallel imports to Russia. Despite the high level of sovereignty declared by the Kazakh leadership, achieved over three decades of independence, the country is in no hurry to part with the role of a raw materials colony. Possessing huge reserves of natural resources, Kazakhstan remains largely politically and economically dependent on its relations with Russia. ****************** The opinions of the authors and heroes of the programs may not coincide with the opinion of the editors.