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Almaty (Kazakhstan) comes over so civilised yet it doesnt seem a popular destination to Western countries?


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why is this?

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Here are some possible reasons:

1. Language problems (different alphabet, outside Almaty many locals don't speak even elementary English) and the lack of developed infrastructure for budget tourism (no recognized brands of inexpensive hotels, tourism offices with information in English, restaurants with menus in English, no hostels advertising in English to student travelers), local misconception that foreigner=rich..
2. Bureaucratic hurdles (getting a visa, getting a registration), perception of it as a corrupted country (honestly, it's at least partially true, although not as bad as shown in Borat).
3. Cultural misconceptions (Borat again) or unawareness of how beautiful it is.
4. Potential security issues for foreigners (a French journalist was abducted and killed last year).
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Go see Borat!
I don't know. I just searched it on the internet and it looks beautiful. I will go there the next time I'm in that part of the world.
People don't know much about Eurasia and central asia and really only learn about countries they are familiar with through school or the media.

I'm sure few people even know where Kazakhstan is its an area you have to actively seek out.
I study Eurasian/Eastern European History
You can ask ma boyfriend Armenian A$$hole Azamat Bagatov. He will answer question about glorious nation of Kazakhstan .Are you a Gypsy? I don't like Gypsy or evil Jew with horns and hand out for money. If you are Gypsy I will crush you! If you nice I will sell you sexy time with ma sister Natalya. My brothers Hooeylewis, Bilo and ma neighbor Nursultan Tuyakbay will make movie film of you having sexytime with her.Then ma wife Oksana will make rape on you. Chenquieh!!
Because Bush and Blair were really bad leaders of their countries
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