The famine of the 1930s – Asharshylyq – was a pivotal event in the history of Kazakhstan, which came as a result of the Soviet Regime. It resulted in the tremendous loss of life, culture, and way of life. Despite the size and impact of this tragedy, Asharshylyq would remain obscure to most of the world.

We, alongside with historian Sarah Cameron, are aiming to change that. Watch this video to learn more about the painful consequences of Asharshylyq and the impact of Sarah Cameron’s book The Hungry Steppe.