Kak dela?
Shit in Kazakhstan is cheap. Well, many things definitely cost less here than they do in New York. Three examples:
1. You can get a great filling lunch for 8-10 people for about 2500 Tenge (Kazakhstan's national currency) which comes out to be 16.89 in US Dollars.
2. Cigarettes. Pick up brand names from Marlboro, Camel, and yes, even Virginia Slims for about a US Dollar a pack. They also have national Kazakh brands which I haven't tried but their packaging looks rather interesting. Prices vary from store to store but, the highest price point I've seen for a pack of smokes was 210 Tenge (roughly 1.41 USD).
3. Booze. As I've told some people before, you can buy alcohol for mad cheap. The different varieties between Vodkas and Cognacs and wines and beers differ but, for the most part they are all cheap. The most I've paid for a .7L of cognac was 1230 Tenge (8.31 USD) And with this third example comes Photo of The Day for March 3rd.
Although taken yesterday, the view in Panfilov Park, in the heart of Almaty, is quite beautiful. It somehow lends itself to be one of those parks where spies and diplomats secretly meet each other and trade documents and such. At the main entrance, there is a bust of Major General Ivan Panfilov himself (more about him later - he deserves his own post) and in the middle of the park is a beautiful cathedral decorated in gold, yellow, and a variety of pastels.
'Till next time kids,
Shaak.
Shit in Kazakhstan is cheap. Well, many things definitely cost less here than they do in New York. Three examples:
1. You can get a great filling lunch for 8-10 people for about 2500 Tenge (Kazakhstan's national currency) which comes out to be 16.89 in US Dollars.
2. Cigarettes. Pick up brand names from Marlboro, Camel, and yes, even Virginia Slims for about a US Dollar a pack. They also have national Kazakh brands which I haven't tried but their packaging looks rather interesting. Prices vary from store to store but, the highest price point I've seen for a pack of smokes was 210 Tenge (roughly 1.41 USD).
3. Booze. As I've told some people before, you can buy alcohol for mad cheap. The different varieties between Vodkas and Cognacs and wines and beers differ but, for the most part they are all cheap. The most I've paid for a .7L of cognac was 1230 Tenge (8.31 USD) And with this third example comes Photo of The Day for March 3rd.
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| Dirt Cheap. 3-3.37 USD and it tastes like Vodka (not industrial lighter fluid or rubbing alcohol) |
Although taken yesterday, the view in Panfilov Park, in the heart of Almaty, is quite beautiful. It somehow lends itself to be one of those parks where spies and diplomats secretly meet each other and trade documents and such. At the main entrance, there is a bust of Major General Ivan Panfilov himself (more about him later - he deserves his own post) and in the middle of the park is a beautiful cathedral decorated in gold, yellow, and a variety of pastels.
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| If it weren't for the concrete, I'd say we are in the middle of nowhere. She pretty ain't she? |
'Till next time kids,
Shaak.
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