Train ride across Kazakhstan

I took a train from Kokshetau to Karaganda.  The ride was 9 hours, and amazing.  Karaganda is a very historic place, with mining roots, and history of one of the largest Gulags from Stalin's time.  I visited the Gulag museum, and was amazed at what went on, and what these people have endured.  I have a totally new respect for the Kazakh people. Below is me having tea on the train.  The silver contraption is the hot water heater for tea.