Polygamy a Fact of Life in Kazakhstan

    By Farangis Najibullah     "Almaty is for baibishes and Astana's for tokals."     This popular expression in Kazakhstan sums up the public's mood when it comes to the phenomenon of politicians having multiple wives.     "Baibishe" is a man's first wife, while "tokal" is a younger wife. Almaty was the seat of government before the capital...