Almaty - Post Report Question and Answers

If you move here, you can leave behind your:

Love for avocados, they are expensive here. - Sep 2023


Fine china (the city is prone to minor earthquakes), expectations of Western customer service, your car that can't be scratched. - Aug 2015


expectations that things will work like they are supposed to---or that they will work efficiently. Remember, this is the former Soviet Union - and the rules don't apply the same to everyone. If you keep thinking of this, many things will fall into place. - Feb 2013


beach gear. - May 2012


Vodka and guest towels (you are unlikely to get many visitors, other than family you convince to spend a large amount of time and money to come here). - Mar 2010


Need for efficiency. - Mar 2008


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