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venkata asks: I am looking for a 28/28 rotational job in Atyrau.
Expert's answer:
I found the following list of oil and natural gas companies located in Atyrau, try to send them your request, check their sites. You can use the following service to translate the page from Russian if necessary.
Erik asks: Hi I'm interested in trekking for one day in the nature/mountains around Ust Kamenogorsk this summer. Do you know any companies or people who can arrange this?
Expert's answer:
You should try to contact travel agencies located in Ust-Kamenogorsk. You can use this service to translate the pages from Russian.
amanda asks: What are some of the major imports and exports of Kazakhstan?
Expert's answer:
Main products of Kazakhstan export are oil, natural gas, metals, other natural resources, grain. Kazakhstan imports mainly various consumer goods, foodstuffs, machinery etc.
Evert asks: How much money you may take in to Kazakhstan when you come from another country? Thank you.
Expert's answer:
There is no limitation how much money (cash) you may take when entering Kazakhstan, but you can't leave Kazakhstan with the sum more than 10,000 USD without documents explaining the origin of the money. If you enter/leave the country with the sum more than 3,000 USD it is the subject of written declaration at the customs.
Isabella asks: Hey I'm doing a report on Kazakhstan and it's due March 23rd what is some important information tourist would need to know? And do you have a slogan, if so what is it?
Expert's answer:
I have found the following article about main things you should know about visiting Kazakshtan. It is mainly for Russian tourists but still some facts may be useful. This service to translate the article from Russian. As for the slogan of the country, unfortunately I could not find anything.
Dave asks: Is there flight from Almaty to Semey? How many flights everyday? What is approx. price?
Expert's answer:
There are two flights available from Almaty to Semey during the week: on Tuesday and Thursday (departure at 10:50 local time, arrival at 13:20). Flight number is DV735. More info about the flight. The following service to translate from Russian. The price is about 200 USD.
Michael asks: I would like to travel from Semey to Urumqi by bus or train (if shorter) around June or July 2012. I am a British expat here and I know I need a Chinese visa. Is there a Chinese consulate in Semey or do I have to go to Almaty or Astana?
Expert's answer:
There is no direct train from Semey to Urumqi. I have found unofficial info about regular bus running from Semey to Urumqi (departure on Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday at 17:00 local time) but it is not mentioned in the schedule of bus station. Also here are some other ways (by trains, plains). There is no Chinese consulate in Semey. It was closed after the Second World War. So you have to go to Almaty. The site of China embassy to Kazakhstan may be useful. The following service to translate the sites from Russian if necessary.
imie asks: Is Kazakhstan a part of Europe?
Expert's answer:
About 12,5% of the territory of Kazakhstan is the part of Eastern Europe (the border of Europe on Emba river). It is West Kazakhstan oblast. The other part of the country is located in Central Asia. Kazakhstan is considered a transcontinental country.
Wael Saad asks: What are the main products that Kazakhstan imports and exports?
Expert's answer:
Main products of Kazakhstan export are oil, natural gas, metals, other natural resources, grain. Kazakhstan imports mainly various consumer goods, foodstuffs, machinery etc.
Pavel asks: Where could I buy a train ticket from Astana to Omsk for beginning of September 2012?
Expert's answer:
It looks like there is no direct train from Astana to Omsk (Astana-Petropavlovsk-Omsk trains schedule). But there is flight from Astana to Omsk, may be it will be the most convenient way to make such trip. The following service to translate from Russian if necessary.