Hello amazing people of KZ!

As the title say, can someone please direct for information related to VAT refund upon exiting the country? Is there a process in place? If so, is the electronic POC receipt acceptable?

I appreciate your time and wisdom. Thank you.

hello, maybe someone has to sell or knows where to buy kazakhstan mre, because I'm looking for it, I'm from Lithuania, thank you

Are there options for me to book a private taxi from Astana to Borovoy in the winter time?

I don’t feel comfortable renting a vehicle in a foreign country, nor have I driven much on heavily snowed or frozen roads, but I would love to visit the lake during the winter!

Are shuttle buses an option as well?

Open to suggestions, thanks!

I’m a 17 year black male living in the USA, I want to attend a University in Kazakhstan but i’m not sure if it would be safe or worth it for me. I’ve asked the same question about Belarus and people told me that it would be very difficult for me live there comfortably and since I am American I would be eligible for prisoner swaps? I do not know the official language but I do know Russian which I know is also widely spoken there. Are there any Risk towards my safety or my ability to be able to find work there if I were to attend? Would the degree that I do get be worth anything in the long run? All feed back is appreciated even if negative since i graduate in may of 2025 and don’t have alot of time.

Hi guys,

I will be traveling to KZ during the next vacations. Now I am looking for a PrePaid SIM that I can buy online as a foreigner. I need some internet for WhatApp, and even less calls.

Do you have any tips. I couldn't find any providers. One with eSIM would be nice.

For me personally compot / mors concept was / has been very interesting. I have been taking them back home every year now.
Few interesting “сухофрукты” though i know most of them are imported.

It seems Kazakhs and Central Asians seem to be so chill with foreigners compared to other Asian countries. For example, one of my friends is an English teacher who has taught in Korea, China & Japan. She said in those countries she received many offensive & ignorant comments towards her black skin color and hair. The locals treated her badly & ignored her, but were more friendly to her white colleagues. However, when she taught in Kazakhstan, everyone was so friendly with her & she made a lot of friends. She even got a lot of compliments about her skin color and hair texture. Why are Kazakhs so friendly and open minded?

Hi all, is 3 hours enough time to go through immigration, collect luggage and check in for a second flight at Almaty airport? I've read that it's quite a small airport, but want to hear from those who have firsthand experience.

Thank you in advance!

Всем привет ! Я парень призывного возраста и я не учусь. Впрочем у меня нет никакой отмазки для отсрочки. Дело в том что я нахожусь заграницей. Я понимаю что меня без проблем пустят но, могут ли они или имеют ли они право запретить мне выезд из страны если я туда прибуду ?

My team and I started translating the manga “The Fragnant Flower Blooms with Dignity”, full chapters will be published in our tg channel. Manga name in Kazakh "Нәзік гүл абыроймен гүлдейді"

The prices on electronics will go up in the US after Trump's tariffs on China. What do you think the situation will be in Kazakhstan? Will the prices on electronics and pc parts will increase or decrease?

As a turk i really wonder that. We celebrate it too, we jump over fire ect

My previous/ eons ago go to place of yasuda but not anymore tbh!

I am fascinated by traditional fermented foods of different cultures (pun intended). Is there a good source about the history of kumis? Kazakh cuisine? or Nomadic cuisine in general?

Better with descriptions/titles.

Хотел бы узнать есть ли университеты зарубежные, магистратура именно зарубежные для медиков. Что для этого нужно какие страны и тд

Do they exist?

By social sports I mean chilled leagues (anyone can join) where I can be a part of a team and play a match once a week. I would happily learn a new sport! Either women's or mixed gender teams.

If not, what other sporty hobbies are available other than the gym? What ways do people socialise to meet new people?

Едем с семейством в декабре в Алматы. Хочу взять машину, для поездки по городу и в горы, еще хотим съездить на БАО. Посоветуйте хороший местный сервис для аренды (агрегаторы не предлагать, был печальный опыт)

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