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Nosy Uzbek Spies Respond to Borat on NPR

October 18, 2006 at 9:27 AM | 0 Comments

Just when you thought the spat between Borat and his opposition couldn't get better, Uzbek operative Roman Vassilenko has turned to venerated NPR to repond to some of Sagdiyev's claims about Kazakhstan. "Jagshemash," he says, is not a Kazakhstani greeting. Instead, it is "salamatsyz ba," for "good afternoon." Kazakhstan makes its money off oil, not "postassium exports." In a Q&A posted along with the audio interview, Vassilenko denies being Uzbek alltogether, claiming he is a "proud patriot of Kazakhstan," and so on.

We are skeptical, but naturally would trust you, dear readers, more than this imposter. Send us your Kazakhstan travel tips, tales, & info. We are especially interested in hearing from anyone who has tried that magical fermented mare's milk drink. Seriously, anyone been to Kazakhastan? From Kazakhastan? What is the real deal like? Let us know.

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· Kazakhstan Embassy Responds to Borat [NPR]
· Borat Coverage [Jaunted]