Living in Kazakhstan
Learning the Social Customs of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a large, landlocked country in Central Asia. Its population is about half ethnically Kazakh, about 30% Russian, and then there are also Ukrainians, Uzbeks, Germans and Tatars. The north of the country is mostly Kazakh, while the south is mostly Russian and Ukrainian. There has been a nationalist revival movement in Kazakhstan, as [...]
Navigating the Cities of Kazakhstan
Almaty Almaty is the largest city in the country of Kazakhstan; there are 1.3 million inhabitants, which is 9% of the country's total population. It was the country's capital from 1929-1997, but still takes the status as the biggest commercial center, and is considered the Southern Capital. Its ethnic make up is about 51% Kazakh, 30% Russian, 6% [...]
Monday Escape: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Aktau is an exciting, young city, and it is Kazakhstan's only major sea port on the Caspian Sea. If you want to play a part in this city's growth of character and charm, the time to move to Aktau is now. Kazakhstan may not be the first place most aspiring expats look to when considering their next home, but that's exactly part of what makes this [...]
