“The women is cutting the ties on the baby’s legs for him to walk properly. All the guests are watching them, and encouraging the baby to walk well. I wanted to show one of the Kazakh traditions when the young kids learn to do their first steps.”

“I live with my mother, father, little brother and a little kitten, Masha. I like to play with my little brother and my kitten and also draw pictures. I don’t like to eat much. In my free time I like to watch T.V. and DVDs and wash my Masha. I would like to be a fashion designer.”