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Hello everyone! My name is Moldir, and for the past 11 years I have been part of the Borusan Cat Kazakhstan family. My journey within the company has been diverse and exciting, but today marks a particularly special moment for me — for the first time, I am writing from this side of the BClog. For many years, I worked closely with blog authors and prepared publications, staying “behind the scenes.” And now, somewhat unexpectedly even for myself, I find myself in the role of an author.
In this blog, I would like to share what has always sparked my interest and curiosity about the world — languages. How knowing languages expands boundaries and, sometimes quietly but surely, opens new paths.
As we grow up, we begin to dream about our future and our profession. I was no exception. At different times, I imagined myself as a lawyer or a prosecutor… but for the longest time, my dream was to become an international flight attendant. I was fascinated by different cultures, languages, and people from around the world.
Life, as often happens, took me along a different route: first accounting, then financial management. Yet alongside this, I always carried a strong attraction to everything international — cultures, mentalities, and countries. It is no surprise that my first true love was the English language. I loved it so much that I could finish school textbooks and English assignments in just a couple of days. Sometimes I didn’t even have to take exams — I received my grades automatically.
In 2010, I set myself a small personal challenge: to read Twilight and The Godfather in English. I read them during my lunch breaks at work. What did I feel at that moment? It was as if I switched off from reality and fully immersed myself in the text. This feeling was especially strong with Twilight. By the way, I can confidently say — the book is far more vivid than the movie.
Later came a bright period of Turkish TV series and travel commercials about Antalya — all of this remains in my memory as a warm and colorful flash. However, I did not start learning Turkish right away.
The turning point was my first trip abroad, to Turkiye, in 2017. It was there that I experienced firsthand what it means not to understand the language: being unable to ask a question, explain something, or maintain even a simple conversation. That discomfort became a powerful source of motivation.
When I returned, I started small — short videos, songs, music clips. That was my beginning.
My manager at the time also played a huge role — he was Turkish. I personally asked him to speak to me in Turkish. Later on, it so happened that my next managers were also Turkish, which naturally became live language practice. By the way, even today my manager is Turkish.
So, what have languages given me — in work and in life?
I joined the company as an administrator in the Finance and Administration Department. My responsibilities included arranging work visas for foreign colleagues, and already at that stage, English became an essential working tool. The next stage of my professional journey was five years in the Power Systems Department, where the focus was on process coordination and building effective interaction between customers and the company.
The experience I gained, and my language skills logically led me to the next step — an international role. For the past three years, I have held a global position as a Corporate Communications Specialist, working with five countries. For this role, English proficiency is a mandatory requirement, while knowledge of Turkish has become an additional advantage, allowing me to build relationships with colleagues faster and more comfortably. Kazakh and Russian remain my solid foundation, while English and Turkish have become tools for professional growth, broader horizons, and confident forward movement.
And when it comes to traveling, knowing languages gives that unique sense of freedom and confidence — when you don’t feel lost, but instead find connection with people. Sometimes I even catch myself thinking in Turkish more often than in Kazakh or Russian.
If I were to sum it all up, my personal conclusion would be this:
A person who knows other languages sees the world more broadly. They can connect with different cultures, discover more opportunities and paths, and never feel like an outsider. And even though I haven’t yet managed to visit many countries, my interest in the world has only grown stronger — it remains my inner goal and source of motivation.
Perhaps the next step will be the Chinese language…
Always remember: With genuine desire, it is always possible to learn something new on your own — today, there are countless accessible opportunities to do so.
Moldir Tussupova
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Moldir began her journey at Borusan Cat in 2015 as an Administrative Department Specialist. Over the years, the company has become a space of stability, growth, and continuous development for her. In her free time, she enjoys watching documentary films based on real-life stories, finds peace in music and singing, and restores her inner balance through long walks. Her 14-year-old daughter helps her better understand the language and values of teenagers, encouraging her to stay open to new perspectives and change.