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Tokayev urges Kazakhs to tone down embraces, kisses in public greetings

ASTANA. Aug 23 (Interfax-Kazakhstan) - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called on Kazakhs to return to traditional customs when greeting one another, urging against excessive hugging and kissing in public.

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Tokayev urges Kazakhs to tone down embraces, kisses in public greetings

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