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Post Report of the Day

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Are there personal security concerns to be aware of at this post? Please describe.

Almaty's an extremely safe city. You should be aware of petty crimes, but even pick-pocketing isn't that common. As a single woman, I feel very safe on the streets.

What is your housing like? What are typical housing sizes, locations, and commute times for expatriates?

The US government community is in apartments exclusively. They are quite large and nice, and many have underground parking for cars in the winter. I have a 35-minute walking commute or a 10-minute taxi ride....