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‘Soviet’ in teachers’ memories and professional beliefs in Kazakhstan: points for reflection for reformers, international consultants and practitioners

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Pages 86-103 | Received 18 May 2013, Accepted 15 Dec 2014, Published online: 27 Apr 2015

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