Astana people are noted for their warmth, Fernando Vega Salamanca
07:57, 21 July 2014
ASTANA. KAZINFORM "Despite the windy and cloudy weather prevailing in Astana these days participants of the 45th International Physics Olympiad felt the warmth of the Kazakh people," head of the Columbian team Fernando Vega Salamanca said.
He also was impressed by of the Astana city order and its modern architecture. "You have built a new city almost from the scratch, everything is well-planned, it inspires respect," he added.
As earlier reported, the Peace of Palace and Record of Kazakhstan held on July 20 the closing ceremony of the 45 th International Physics Olympiad. Teams of China, Taiwan and South Korea won top honors.