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photographs of the region and to hear John s perspectives on life in Kazakhstan and the surrounding area.
The Purnell family lived in Kazakhstan from 1997 until 2000, where John served as Deputy Chief of Mission with the US embassy. The assignment also provided the opportunity to travel throughout central Asia, which is a part of the world that most westerners know little about.
"In 1997,” says Robin, "Central Asia was not exactly
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