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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.
Darcy asks: Is the number 13 (especially Friday the 13th) considered unlucky in Kazakhstan, as it is in the West?
Expert's answer:
Yes, it is considered unlucky, the same is true for other countries of former USSR.
Peter hunter asks: Hi i am in kazakhstan on business can i extend my stay in kazakhstan and stay for a holiday for about one week. Kind regards Peter
Expert's answer:
Try to contact Kazakhstan Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the details of how to extend your visa. Contact email is midrk@mid.kz
s asks: Of the Muslims in Kazakhstan, what is the most popular sect? Are they primarily Sufi?
Expert's answer:
Almost all Islam believers in Kazakhstan are Sunnites. The article about Islam in Kazakhstan that may be useful. This service to translate from Russian.
Roy Bellard asks: What is average salary for software engineer with around 20 years of experience in Kazakhstan? Where some one can job in software field - Almaty or Astana or other city?
Expert's answer:
Almaty as the largest city of Kazakhstan is the best place to find the job you like. Here are some sites with job offers in IT field in Almaty (list#1, list#2, list#3. The following service to translate from Russian when necessary. The exchange rate is about 148 Tenge for 1 USD.
Masha asks: Is there a post office in Satpaev? If so, does a 'mailman' deliver door to door or mails/package should be for pick up?
Expert's answer:
There is post office in the city. The usual practice is that you come to the post office to get your parcel.
Ghodrat asks: I've been searching for the list of what grain exporters, who are they and where are they?
Expert's answer:
Try to send your request to the following Kazakhstan agricultural holding "KazAgro".
Jay Goklani asks: We are thinking to send our son to Semey medical college for education. How many Indian students attending Semey medical college for education? What is population of Indians in Semey? What is public transportation in Semey? We heard about some nuclear radiation in Semey. Is it safe to live in Semey?
Expert's answer:
I think you should check the site of Semey medical university for all the details and also send them your request with all the additional questions.
Romel asks: I would like to know if there are restaurants in Almaty offering Asian foods or sea foods? I love seafoods very much... Thank you..
Expert's answer:
I have found a couple of lists of Almaty restaurants that may be useful (first list, second list). This service to translate from Russian.