Finally (to fully immerse yourself in Kazakhstan), here are a couple of recommendations.

To read (about the old days):
- The "Nomads" trilogy by Ilyas Esenberlin

To watch (about our time):
- The Old Man (2012) — I was impressed by the story itself, the quality of the cinematography, and the fact that it was made by Kazakhs.
- The Racketeer (2007) — but whatever you do, don't watch the second part, just trust me on this.
- The Needle (1988)

PS. Meduza recently wrote about Personal Growth Training. It's written interestingly, but I haven't had a chance to watch it myself yet.