THE SOCIO-CULTURAL RELATIONS BETWEEN KAZAKHSTAN AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Abstract

The article explores the main directions of the socio-cultural relations between Kazakhstan and the US. After gaining the independence, Kazakhstan began to work actively in the development of exchange and educational programs with the United States, which was accepted with enthusiasm and found wide support across the Atlantic. It is important to emphasize that the development of cooperation in this area was not limited by any political or ideological factors, which ensured the continuity of the process of teaching generation after generation. Undoubtedly, Bolashak is the most effective program and it is worth to mention the achievements of other bilateral initiatives – the FLEX, Fulbright, TEA, JFDP, UGRAD programs.