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How one family of welders shows why skilled trades still matter in Kazakhstan

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Video. A family of welders and the future of skilled work in Kazakhstan

Updated: 31/12/2025 - 15:47 GMT+1

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From a retired instructor to his son and grandson, one family’s journey through welding education highlights why skilled trades remain essential to Kazakhstan’s economy – and why human craftsmanship still matters in an age of automation.

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