####### CLO's Guide to

####### Finding What You Need In

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**Almaty, Kazakhstan**

####### TABLE OF CONTENTS

[INTRODUCTION 1](#introduction)

[Don't Leave Home Without... 1](#dont-leave-home-without)

[Pedestrian Details 1](#pedestrian-details)

[Public Telephone 2](#public-telephone)

[Taxi Companies 2](#taxi-companies)

[The Most Basic Directions 2](#the-most-basic-directions)

[AROUND TOWN 2](#around-town)

[Groups/Clubs 2](#groupsclubs)

[Sports 3](#sports)

[Church/Religious 3](#churchreligious)

[RESTAURANTS IN ALMATY 4](#restaurants-in-almaty)

[Coffee and More .... 4](#coffee-and-more-.)

[Fast Food 4](#fast-food)

[Family/Casual 5](#familycasual)

[Ethnic Cuisines/Specialty Menus 6](#ethnic-cuisinesspecialty-menus)

[For Special Occasions/ Upscale 7](#for-special-occasions-upscale)

[Breakfast/Brunch 8](#breakfastbrunch)

[Take -- Out/ Home Delivery 8](#take-out-home-delivery)

[Pubs & Micro-Breweries in Almaty 8](#pubs-micro-breweries-in-almaty)

[SHOPPING 9](#shopping)

[Signs Worth Noting: 9](#signs-worth-noting)

[VAT Refund 9](#vat-refund)

[The Currency Crunch 9](#the-currency-crunch)

[Security while Shopping 9](#security-while-shopping)

[Open Air Markets 10](#open-air-markets)

[Supermarkets 11](#supermarkets)

[Meat 12](#meat)

[Bakeries 12](#bakeries)

[When You Cannot Find It In Almaty/On-line Grocery Shopping
12](#when-you-cannot-find-it-in-almatyon-line-grocery-shopping)

[Department and Specialty Stores 12](#department-and-specialty-stores)

[Children's Clothes and Toys 13](#childrens-clothes-and-toys)

[Made in Kazakhstan 13](#made-in-kazakhstan)

[Pet Stores 13](#pet-stores)

[Art Supplies 13](#art-supplies)

[Carpet Dealers In Almaty 13](#carpet-dealers-in-almaty)

[Antiques 14](#antiques)

[Ceramics 15](#ceramics)

[Furs 15](#furs)

[Handicrafts 15](#handicrafts)

[Jewelry 16](#jewelry)

[Plants 16](#plants)

[Hardware and Gardening Supplies 16](#hardware-and-gardening-supplies)

[Korean Stores 16](#korean-stores)

[SERVICES IN ALMATY 16](#services-in-almaty)

[Mobile Telephone Companies 16](#mobile-telephone-companies)

[Internet Providers 17](#internet-providers)

[Cable TV 17](#cable-tv)

[English Language Videos 17](#english-language-videos)

[Catering & Food 17](#catering-food)

[Photo Shops 17](#photo-shops)

[Picture Framing 17](#picture-framing)

[Dry Cleaners 18](#dry-cleaners)

[Hair Salons 18](#hair-salons)

[Travel Companies 19](#travel-companies)

[Veterinarians & Dog Trainers 19](#veterinarians-dog-trainers)

[Pet Sitters and Dog Trainers 19](#pet-sitters-and-dog-trainers)

[CULTURAL VENUES IN ALMATY 19](#cultural-venues-in-almaty)

[Youth 19](#youth)

[Music 20](#music)

[Theaters 20](#theaters)

[Movies 20](#movies)

[Galleries 20](#galleries)

[Museums 21](#museums)

[SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES IN ALMATY 22](#sports-opportunities-in-almaty)

[Aerobics & Gyms 22](#aerobics-gyms)

[Bowling 22](#bowling)

[Go-Carts 22](#go-carts)

[Golf 22](#golf)

[Miniature Golf 22](#miniature-golf)

[Horseback Riding (Seasonal) 23](#horseback-riding-seasonal)

[Paragliding 23](#paragliding)

[Rock Climbing/Rappelling 23](#rock-climbingrappelling)

[Running/Jogging 23](#runningjogging)

[Sailing 23](#sailing)

[Skating 23](#skating)

[Skiing 23](#skiing)

[Sleigh-Rides 24](#sleigh-rides)

[Squash 24](#squash)

[Swimming 24](#swimming)

[Target Shooting 24](#target-shooting)

[Tennis 24](#tennis)

[EQUIVALENTS 25](#equivalents)

[Conversion Charts 25](#conversion-charts)

[Formulas 25](#formulas)

[Approximations 26](#approximations)

[Temperature Conversions 26](#temperature-conversions)

[Length and Distance Formulas 27](#length-and-distance-formulas)

[Women's Clothing 27](#womens-clothing)

[Women's Shoes 27](#womens-shoes)

[Men's Suits and Coats 27](#mens-suits-and-coats)

[Men's Shirts 28](#mens-shirts)

[Men's Shoes 28](#mens-shoes)

[Men's Socks 28](#mens-socks)

[Hats 28](#hats)

[The Russian Alphabet 29](#the-russian-alphabet)

[Everyday Russian Words and Phrases
30](#everyday-russian-words-and-phrases)

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| ## INTRODUCTION                                                       |
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This booklet is intended to familiarize you with the major points of
interest in and around Almaty, and with businesses and services
frequently used by our community. We urge you to visit the **Community
Liaison Office (CLO)**, located on the 15^th^ floor in the Samal Towers
Office Building. (Bring your Embassy badge or passport to be admitted
through the 16^th^ floor Security checkpoint). Our telephone numbers:
504829 and 50491. CLO offers:

**Information files** -- For more information than can be included in
this booklet, the CLO library contains large, easy-to-use updated files
on businesses, services, and attractions, along with maps, travel
directions, and helpful hints for Almaty and other areas of Central
Asia.

**Contact files** -- We have files containing the latest listings of
available nannies, housekeepers, tutors, and music teachers recommended
by Embassy employees, as well as current points of contact for
children\'s sports leagues and organizations (most groups do not have
their own phone numbers, and their volunteer staffing can change
unexpectedly).

**Paperback and video library, tours and coffee in the morning.**

We hope that the information presented in this booklet will help you
settle in quickly and comfortably. Every effort is made to keep this
booklet up to date and relevant to the needs of Embassy personnel.
However, because things can change quickly in Almaty, we do recommend
that, whenever possible, you call before setting out so that you won\'t
be disappointed. Please let the Community Liaison Office know of any
corrections that need to be made so that the necessary updates can be
posted promptly.

If you speak Russian, a good source of information is bi-weekly magazine
"Afisha." If you are not proficient in Russian, you can contact some of
these websites:

[www.expat.kz](http://www.expat.kz/) - yields a good deal of valuable
information about living and working in Almaty and is a primary English
language source for the cultural calendar.

**Yellow Pages of Kazakhstan** -
[http://www.yellow-pages.kz/Index_engl.htm.]{.mark} Issued once a year
in English and Russian. Free database.

Please note: to assist non-Russian speakers, a number of very useful
Russian words in this text are followed by pronunciations (the stressed
syllable appears in CAPITAL letters). For further instruction, please
consult a language professional!

Again, Welcome to Almaty! We know you\'ll have a wonderful tour!

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...Your diplomatic card (ДИП КАРТОЧКА: DIP KAHR-toch-kah) if you hold
one, or a copy of your passport (ПАСПОРТ: PAHS-port). Though it is not a
common occurrence, members of the Diplomatic Corps may be asked by local
law enforcement officers to produce identification (dah-ku-MEN-ty).
Should you be asked, comply with the request by presenting one of these
documents. The diplomatic card also can serve as a photo ID when paying
by credit card, or when boarding aircraft at the airport. The Dip Card
also allows you to use the VIP Lounge at the airport for \$10.00**.**

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Crossing Almaty\'s busy streets can be a challenge even though it is
comparatively safe when making use of a pedestrian crossing (\"zebra\"
markings on the pavement, or a traffic sign with or without a signal
light). Be aware that pedestrian crossings are not always honored by
drivers - blinking headlights indicate that a driver is definitely not
planning on yielding the right-of-way to you! \-- And turn signals will
not be reliably used.

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Almaty and all major cities are increasingly equipped with new pay
phones using smartcards (debit cards). Smartcards in varying amounts
(from 25 to 1450 units) can be purchased in kiosks and the Texaco
station. For local calls, one unit is equal to a minute. You can also
make International calls and calls to mobile phones.

To use a payphone, insert the card with the chip side up and wait until
the number of units left on your card appears. Dial the number you need
and when the party you are calling answers press the button with a lip
symbol. You cannot receive calls at a pay phone.

Although cell phones are widespread in Almaty, it is sometimes
advantageous to carry a phone card "just in case" you are in an area
that does not have service or your phone has no power.

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Telephone: **058** Telephone: **007** **NOTE**: NO English-speaking
personnel:

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The American Embassy **- B АМЕРИКАНСКОЕ ПОСОЛЬСТВО** (V ah-meh-
ree-KAHN-skah-ye pa-SOHL-stva)\"B\" (\'f\'), as above, means \"to,
towards\".

**V Ramstor or V Samal**: means towards the mountains, to the Ramstor
Grocery store or Embassy Offices at Samal Towers.

**V jusa-ED**: means to USAID offices downtown.

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**For current events and times, please contact the contact numbers
provided or CLO.**

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**Children's Playgroup** - Meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m..
Parents and their children get together for socializing and play. Bring
a healthy snack or carton of juice to share. Venue varies. Call Diane
Tromans-Berg at 646847.

**Friends of Bill W. -** Meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 10
a.m. Al Anon meetings can be arranged upon request. Contact 913096
(evenings) for details.

**Almaty International Women's Club -- AIWC -** Meets every Wednesday at
10:30 a.m. in the Regent Ankara Hotel. It is an excellent venue for
meeting new people, a great source for information, and a solid starting
place for getting involved in the community. Annual membership is \$20.

**AIWC-- Professional Women's Network -** Meets the last Wednesday of
every month at the Ankara Hotel Asian Café from 12-1:30 p.m.

**The Diplomats\' Club -** Membership in the Diplomats\' Club is open to
all accredited diplomats, members of defense staffs in Almaty and their
spouses. Annual Club membership is \$20. Contact CLO for information.

**American Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan -** For more information
contact Diana Brett at 587938, e-mail: <amcham@nursat.kz>.

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**Hash House Harriers -** The HHH meets every Sunday afternoon at **5:00
p.m**. in front of Murphy's Bar at the corner of Tole Bi and Zenkova.
The HHH has been described as a *'drinking group with a running
problem.'* However, non-drinkers, walkers and children are welcome. For
more information, check out their **new web site** at
http://almatyhhh.com*.*

**Ultimate Frisbee -** Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 at the Agricultural
Institute field which is off Furmanova between Abay and Satpaeva, across
from the Frantsoozski Dom. The field cannot be seen from the street. You
must walk between two apartment buildings, behind trash bins and up a
cement block stairway. Call James Martin 643827

**Basketball -** Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. at Central Sports Club
of Army. Players include Embassy staff and Kazakhstani basketball
veterans. Contact Alexander Sosnin, English or Russian:
sosnin_aleksandr@mail.ru

**Volleyball -** Wednesdays at 7pm at The Marine House. Contact Post 1
for information.

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**Seventh-day Adventist -** Worship services in English with translation
to or from Russian. Time: 3:00 PM every Saturday. Place: Mynbayeva 47b
room 211. Phone number for more information: 776436 or 775919.

**Holy Trinity Catholic Church -** Offers Mass in English every Saturday
at 5:00 PM and Russian Mass every Sunday at 12 p.m. Holy Trinity is
located on 9 Tlendiev St. (former Kovalyevskaya) at Raimbek. Telephone:
402428.

**International Christian Fellowship** - Meets every Sunday at 10:00
a.m. at the Ankara Hotel Ballroom**.** There is also a *children's
program,* for ages 4-10 yrs, and a *nursery, birth-4 yrs* during the
service. Also offered is an ongoing *Youth Program.* For more info
contact Laura Harvey at USAID 50-76-12, ext:340.

**Lutheran Church of Christ the Savior --** Sunday Worship **-** The
services are in Russian and English at 10:00 am at 78 Kazybek Bi near
Dzerjinskova. Bible study, for children through adults, following
worship. For information in Russian or English call 32-18-85, 32-17-08.
All are welcome!

***Lutheran Church of Christ the Savior* --** Sunday services with
consecutive English translation at 10:00 am at Concordia Building, 78
Kazibek Bi, corner Naurysbai Batyr. Bible study and Sunday school
classes meet after church service at approximately 11:30 am. For
information call church 32-18-85 or Morris and Jean Olson 92-33-16.

**Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -** Meeting house located
at Al Farabi 10 (just west of Dostyk, on south side of Al Farabi).
Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. every week. For more information call
71-69-67 or 919192 (English and Russian) or 938892 (Russian only).
Visitors are welcome!

**Christian Science Group** - Meets every Sunday at 11 a.m. and every
Wed at 6:30 PM. For more information please call 916530.

**Jewish Center of Kazakhstan (Chabad Lubavitch*)*** *-* Rabbi Cohen.
206e Raimbek St. Telephone 439358.

**Kazakhstan Evangelical Church *--*** 49-49-87; 163 A Gagarin Street
(between Basenov St. and Utepov St.) Open daily 10am-3:00pm except
Monday.

***New Mosque --*** Open daily 9:00am - 6:00pm. Located at the
intersection of Pushkin and Makataeva Streets. Enter from Maketeava.
30-80-02

***Nikolski Russian Orthodox Cathedral -*** Located at Baitursunov
(Kosmonavtov) and Kabanbai Batyr. Open daily 8:00-19:00. Sunday and
holiday services at 7:00 and 9:00. Services last about two hours.
Telephone 628485.

***Zenkov Russian Orthodox Cathedral -*** Located in center of Panfilov
Park. Open daily 8:00-19:00. Sunday and holiday services at 7:00, 9:00,
and 17:00. Telephone 730539.

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Almaty restaurants range as widely in price as they do in atmosphere and
cuisine. Some restaurants offer discounts on midday dining or
fixed-price business lunch **(БИЗНЕС-ЛАНЧ)** menus. Look for restaurants
that offer discount to diplomats (indicated in this guide with **DD**).
In order to receive discount, show your dip-card to the waiter when
ordering. Service is generally not included in your check: a good tip is
10%. VAT is charged on meals.

***Abbreviations used:** \$ inexpensive, \$\$ moderate, \$\$\$
expensive; CC -- credit cards accepted; CO -- cash only; DD --
Diplomatic Discount; BL- Business Lunch*

### **\*An asterisk indicates child-friendly venues**

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**Café Florence -** An international mix of teas and coffees. Enter
adjacent Jim\'s restaurant if you want a substantial meal. Lounge, Latin
and live jazz music every Thu, Fri (instrumental) and Sat (instrumental
and vocal) from 8 pm through 11 pm, 193 Furmanov at Satpayev. Telephone:
650964, 651256, 10 am - 2 am, breakfasts daily from 10 am to 12 pm.

**Thomi's -** Perhaps the most well-known and frequented cafe in Almaty.
With a quick power-espresso in the morning, Thomi's also attracts some
locals willing to put their tea down and try something different. They
serve up a decent variety of pastries and small snacks to tide you over
until lunch. The croissants are more like rolls, but do the trick in a
pinch. A full menu is not available, but they offer a full range of
cakes, tortes and pies. Furmanova and Kurmangazy. Telephone: 628396.
Hours: 08.00-21.00

**\*Grand Café** - see the listing under **Family/Casual**

**Caffee Mix** - Small and somewhat non-descript in location and outward
appearance, Coffee Mix is a pleasing cafe located near the center of
town. The interior is well laid out with groups of small tables
scattered intimately throughout the single room. Soothing music plays
over the sound system, and the beverages are served from the trademark
blue tea sets, which you can buy there. Their munchables are limited,
but include a rotating array of sweets as well as the odd slice of pizza
or finger sandwich. One should note that the drinking options are
equally limited (not the vast offerings as in some of the other
establishments listed here), but this shouldn\'t keep anyone from coming
in. A cup of joe is a cup of joe, and this place has a very nice, homey
atmosphere. It's worth a stop over just to peruse the latest Cosmo in
English and chat with the friendly owners, who speak English. 135
Bogenbai Batyr at Chaikovsky. Telephone: 624739, 621869. Hours: 10am -
10pm daily.

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**\*Rostiks** -- Chicken, fast food. A wide screen TV with cartoons and
indoor equipment for kids to play on. On the ground floor at Ramstore
behind the food court. \$\$

**\*Hesburger** - Located on Pushkin between Gogol and Zhebik Zholy.
Hamburgers and French Fries fast food type meals. The burgers are good;
just ask for little or no sauce! \$\$

**\*Fast Food** - at Zhibek Zholy west from Kunaev St. Has a playset for
climbing and sliding. Shashlik, hamburgers, pizza, etc. \$

**\*McBurger** - Certainly not recommended in terms of quality, but
sometimes you just want to see a menu of burgers and chicken sandwiches
that come with a side of fries and a coke in a to-go cup. In fact,
McBurger does a reasonably good imitation of the American fast-food
chain, if that's what you're interested in, with a full menu, which also
includes chicken nuggets, pizza, and salads. They have embraced the
powers of the deep-fat fryer and the heat lamp, so take advantage of it.
A salad/lunch buffet is available weekdays for a set price. 60 Abylai
Khan, at Makatayev. Telephone: 339097.

Also check out the **\*Food Court** at the Ramstore on Furmanova (see
under Department Stores and Shopping Centers).

**\*King Burger** -- Address: Tole bi coner Bayzakova telephone: 758686,
758687, Working hours: 9.00-23.00. Speaks Russian and English.

**\*Saksaul** -- shaslik, chicken etc. Address: 42 Dostyk. Working
hours: Monday-Friday 8.00-2.00, Saturday and Sunday 10.00-2.00,
telephone: 919960. Staff speak Russian and some English. \$\$

**\*Baskin Robbins** -- 3 locations - Ramstore, Tsum and in Cinema at
Tole Bi and Kuneava. Tsum and Ramstore location do special order ice
cream cakes!

**\*Dastarhan** -- an open air fast food restaurant in front of
Dastarkhan supermarket on Gogola St. Open spring to fall, 24 hours.

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**AB** -- South on Dostyk towards the mountains on left, just before the
Gai check. Quaint atmosphere inside with fireplace. Outside deck and
seating in courtyard with play area for children. Telephone: 541821.
***\$\$, CC -- Visa, Master Card***

**\*Mad Murphy's** - Irish pub and restaurant, very popular with
ex-pats. Located on corner of Zenkova St. and Tole Bi. (off 8^th^ of
March). Pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Pizza delivery service
available. Kid's playground open in summer. Telephone 912856. **\$\$.
CC**. **Diplomats have 20% discount when dining in and paying cash.
Discount does not apply when you pay by credit card.**

**\*Dublin** -- off Abai (southside) between Abla Khan and Furmanova
behind Republic Square. Irish Pub with burgers, chicken and a great BLT.
Telephone 691716. **\$\$. CC. Diplomats have 15% discount.**

**Line Brew** - A wide selection of Belgian and European beers on tap.
Especially recommended for their steak and fish. Check their
weekly/daily specials on beers and food. Great outdoor rooftop patio in
summer. Main floor has a livelier atmosphere and décor as opposed to
Coffee Zone downstairs which has a cool "techno meets Scandinavia" feel
to it. Located on Furmanova between Abai and Satpaeva, next to
Francuzski Dom. Telephone 507985. **\$\$+. CC**

**\*Grand Café** -- This elegant restaurant has an ambiance reminiscent
of European cafes and bistros. Their Pakistani Chef turns out wonderful
steak and grilled vegetables, lamb and fantastic fish dishes. A lovely
place to stop by before or after an evening of ballet. Breakfast, Sunday
Brunch and daily specials. Corner of Furmanova and Zhambul. Open 24
hours. Telephone 632984. **\$\$. CC- VISA, Master Card. Diplomats have
10% discount.**

**American Bar & Grill** -- As the name suggests, this restaurant serves
good old American favorites -- burgers, jalapeno poppers, etc.... 41
Tole Bi, and Kuneava. Same building as Cinema, use side entrance.
Telephone 505013. **Diplomats have 15% discount. CC -- Visa, Master
Card. \$\$**

**Stetson's Bar and Grill** -- Great cheeseburgers, but avoid the BLT at
all costs!! Pelmeny, manti and blini, and a number of chicken and beef
dishes are also recommended. 128-1 Furmanova just south of Kabanbai
Batyr. Hamburgers, sandwiches, and salads. Telephone: 636863, 632501.
**Web: http://www.stetson.kz**

**SOHO** - Kazybek Bi Street, between Furmanov and Panfilov.
Comfortable, good food, English menu, happy hours daily, and weekend
specials. Soho offers discount card to Diplomats. Telephone: 626983.

**Venezia Pizzeria** - 87A Dostyk, just south of Abai on the right. Good
thin-crust pizza, moderately priced. Telephone: 640995.

###### \*Patio Pizza - The pizza here is served with a medium-thin crust, with fresh toppings in a clean setting. A business lunch is offered as well. Find desserts placed behind a glass on the left. Tiramisu is heavenly. Two locations -- on Dostyk and on the ground floor at Ramstor. Telephone: 500949, 500948. Hours: 12:00 - 24:00. \$\$

###### Mamma Mia - Address: 87 Gogolya coner Panfilova, Speaks Russian and English. Telephone: 733873 Hour 11.00-24.00 \$\$

**\*Grill Town** - Good, inexpensive food served in medieval castle
atmosphere. Good hamburgers, sandwiches, pork chops, and soups. Located
at the corner of Seifullina St and Kazybek Bi in Sari Arka Business
Center. Telephone: 636809. **\$\$**

**Arsenal** -- South on Dostyk on right near turn for TV tower. Red sign
out front. Great atmosphere. Local cuisine with great shashlik and
sandwiches, menus in English. Telephone: 657754.

**Govinda's** - Vegetarian/Hare Krishna restaurant. No caffeinated or
alcoholic drinks. 39 Ablai Khan Ave. Telephone: 710836, 713235.

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***Princess Turandot*** (Chinese) -- 103 Abai Avenue (behind Auezov
Kazakh Drama Theatre, across the street from the Circus) Telephone: 92
38 32. Open daily 12:00 noon to midnight. Princess Turandot received
glowing reviews in November 2001 \"Apple Bits\" - Almaty International
Women\'s Club monthly newsletter. The restaurant \"serves a new feast of
Northern Chinese cuisine\" (over 150 menu selections). Especially
recommended are: cold jelly fish and cucumber salad; mutton with ginseng
soup; sweet corn with pine nuts, stir fried celery with cashew nuts,
Kong- Pow squid and Peking Roast Duck. Allegedly, even the spring onions
are freshly imported from Xinjiang!

**Shil- La** (Korean) - **NEW ADDRESS:** 21 Aiteke Bi, corner of
Yemelyeva (near Interfood on Gogol St). Tel: 91-20-71. Open Monday to
Saturday 11:00am -- 11:00 pm. Closed on Sundays. Everybody's favorite
Korean restaurant! Great food, reasonable prices, fast service. Very
clean! Private room available for parties up to 20 people.

**Namaste (**Indian) -- a long time Almaty favorite now offers also Thai
and Chinese. Take-out available. Satpaeva and Baitursynova (former
Kosmonavtov). Telephone 922484. DD 10% when dining in.

**Planet Sushi** (Japanese) - Address: 43 Dostyk. Telephone: 505033.
Hours 12.00-24.00 and Ramstor, ground floor. Staff speaks Russian and
English.

**Trattoria Paradiso** - Sushi Bar at 17 Abai and Pushkin. Fish flown in
from New York. Recommended is Sashimi & Sushi Set which comes in a
traditional boat and is enough for three people. Telephone: 916920. Open
10 am - midnight. All major CC accepted.

**Golden Ring** (Russian) -- Address: village Kalkaman mikrodistrict
Djayly, village placed next to sanatorium Alatau and Almaty
International School. Hours: during summer from 12:00 until last client,
during winter from 17:00 until last client. Speak Russian only.
**\$\$+**

**Zheti Kazyna** (Kazakh, Uzbek and Oriental) **-** A very nice
restaurant that has four different sections: Uzbek (very rich and
colorful, tasty food), Kazakh, Japanese and Chinese (they bring fresh
fish twice a week, very nice interior), and a Coffee place.  The design
is very nice, service is good, and the quality of food is very good as
well. Makataev, at the corner of Ablai Khan.  **\$**

**Zheruiyk Restaurant** (Kazakh and Oriental)- The gem of Almaty!
Inexpensive, it's an absolute favorite among locals and expats alike.
Wonderful summer outdoor terrace at the Seifullin location. Live music
that sometimes is too loud to enjoy. Two facilities: 500 Seifullin
between Kaban Bai and Bogen Bai or 162 Makataev streets. Telephone:
639828. **\$**

**\*Tau Dastarkhan** -- A vast complex that includes several restaurants
featuring a wide range of cuisine. **"Zheruyik "** -- a lovely yurt
restaurant offering Kazakh traditional foods. **"Summer Restaurant"** -
Central Asian and Russian cuisine (shashlik, lagman, manty, solyanka,
plov etc). **"Avlabar"** - Georgian restaurant beautifully set on a
little stream. **"Gorny"** -- Alpine cuisine and French chateaux wines.
Address: Navoi St. past the dam and Eco Post. Telephone: 553543.
Discount card available to frequent customers.

**\*Alasha** (Uzbek) -- The most popular Uzbek restaurant in Almaty.
Fresh food, lovely atmosphere, fast and friendly service. Open air
seating available in summer. Guarded parking outside the gate. 20 Marata
Ospanova (off Dostyk across the street from AB restaurant). Telephone:
715671. **\$\$, CC. Discount card for frequent customers.**

**Pirosmani** (Georgian) **--** 32 Ablai Khan at the corner of Mametova.
Georgian cuisine, popular with ex-pats. Open 11 AM -- 12 midnight.
Telephone: 392525 and 399715.

**Suliko** (Georgian) -- 5 Mitina, just off Dostyk beyond the turnoff to
Koktube. Mitina is the next little street to the left. Restaurant
located on the lower side of the street, on the 2nd floor of a 2-story
building. Telephone: 640934. Hours: 12pm-12am. CC- Visa, Master Card
accepted for dinner only.

**Inara** (Azerbaijani and Georgian) - Located on the east side of 8 of
March St. near Tole Bi. Shashlik, kebabs. Good food and inexpensive.
Large outdoor garden area. Unfortunately, service deteriorates when it
gets busy. Review in *Steppe'n Out* September 15, 1999.

**Seylanhar** (Turkish) - 64 Kunaiva near Zhibek Zholey. Ask anyone that
enjoys Turkish food and this most likely will be their favorite. Lentil
soup is the crowd favorite. Grilled specialties, or choose from ready-to
eat dishes at the counter. Good, and moderately priced. Hours 9:00 --
21:00. Telephone 335650. Review in *Steppe'n Out* September 29, 1999.

###### Melissa (Mediterranean) -- top floor of Hotel Alatau 105, Dostyk Ave. Telephone 581111 or 581557, Charming live guitar and flute music every Thu, Fri and Sat from 7 pm - 11 pm. \$\$

**Prussia** (German) - 95 Rosybakiev, just south of Satpaev. Bekker
meats and beer served in German pub atmosphere. Expensive. Telephone
462239 or 469558. Review of microbreweries in *Steppe'n Out* November
1999.

**Schwabisches Hauschen** (German) **-** corrner of Kabanbay Batyr and
Ablai Khan) going up the hill at 121 Ablai Khan. Great food, portions
large enough to split, moderate prices.

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###### Thai - 50 Dostyk, next to Hotel Kazakhstan. Telephone: 910190, Daily: 12 am - until the last client. Chef leaves at 11:30 pm.

**Borgo Antico** -- Italian restaurant. Elegant ambiance and great food.
Italian chef and manager, wait staff trained in Italy. Recommendations
are a must. 6/11 Iskendirov St. Telephone: 935151. Cell for the Manager:
7-300-382-5077. **CC -- Visa, Master Card. \$\$ +**

**Old England** -- 139 Bogenbai Batyr and Ablai Khan. Telephone: 695104.
**\$\$**

**\*Hyatt Hotel** - Several restaurants, including a Sunday Brunch.
Children are entertained by two tireless clowns in an adjacent room.
West on Satpaeva from Baitursynova. Telephone: 509234. **DD 10%. All
major CC. \$\$+**

**Tau-Samal at Hyatt** -- Al Fresco dining in an elegant setting. Open
May to September. **\$\$+. CC**

**Ankara Hotel -** Several restaurants serving a Sunday brunch,
weeknight buffet, and a top-notch, top floor restaurant, the Belvedere
Grill Room, with a great view of the mountains. Corner of Satpaeva and
Baitursynova. Telephone: 503710. **\$\$+. CC**

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See listings for Grand Café, American Bar and Grill, Hyatt Hotel, and
Ankara Regency Hotel.

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**Namaste -** Great Indian food. Also Thai and Chinese. Satpaeva and
Baitursynova (old name is Kosmonavtov). Telephone: 922484. CLO has a
sample menu.

**Venezia Pizzeria** - 87A Dostyk, just south of Abai on the right. Good
thin-crust pizza. \$\$. Telephone: 640995.

**Patio Pizza** -- In Ramstore on Furmanova. Telephone: 500949, 500948

**Dastarkhan** -- Delivery within 40 minutes. Telephone: 921444.

**Mad Murphy's -** The pizza here is a favorite, starting at 600 tenge.
They deliver anywhere in town for only \$2, so don\'t hesitate to give
them a ring. Doors are open from 12.00 until the last client staggers
out, seven days a week. Located on 12 Tole Bi corner of Zenkova.
Telephone: 912856 or 915972.

**Seylanhar (Turkish)** - 64 Kunaiva near Zhibek Zholey. Hours 9:00 --
21:00. Shish kebabs, dolmas, humus, etc. Large orders should be placed
in advance. **No home delivery**. Telephone: 335650.

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**\*Dublin -** Off Abai (southside) between Abla Khan and Furmanova
behind Republic Square. Irish Pub with burgers, chicken and a great BLT.
Summer Happy Hours. Super discounts for all draught Irish beer every
night from 6:30 PM - 8 PM. Telephone 691716. **DD 15%. All major CC.
\$\$**

**\*Mad Murphy's** - Irish pub and restaurant, very popular with
ex-pats. Located on corner of Zenkova St. and Tole Bi. (off 8^th^ of
March). Pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Pizza delivery service
available. Kid's playground open in summer. Telephone: 912856. **DD
20%** when dining in and paying cash**. All major CC. \$\$**

**Line Brew** - A wide selection of Belgian and European beers on tap.
Especially recommended for their steak and fish. Check their
weekly/daily specials on beers and food. Great outdoor roof top patio in
summer. Main floor has a more livelier atmosphere and décor as opposed
to Coffee Zone downstairs which has a cool "techno meets Scandinavia"
feel to it. Located on Furmanova between Abai and Satpaeva, next to
Francuzski Dom. Telephone: 507985. \$\$+. CC

**Guinness Bar -** Located at Dostyk and Shevchenko. Lunch served. Pool
tables.

**Ali Baba *-*** Mata Zalka, just north of Abai. Heading west on Abai,
turn right onto Mata Zalka. Turn right at first opportunity and Ali Baba
entrance is furthest door to the right of the building. This was the
most pleasant surprise of the night. A large pub/restaurant with glass
wall view of brewing facility; large copper vats ringed with wooden
slats. Attractive, clean, several large rooms, and popular. Micro-brew
is golden-style *HBH beer*: 200 tenge per 0.5L. Telephone: 273087.

**Brigantina *-*** Gogol & Nauzyrbay, next to Business Club. One room
pub serves Master Brew beers in *Golden Man* glasses. No food.

**Edelweiss *-*** 187 Aiteke Bi Street at Baizakova. Small, pleasant pub
with few snacks, but a great glass wall with view of shiny copper vats.
Entry floor has edelweiss flower in marble design. Chips and peanuts,
but no food. Micro-brew is *Edweisser Pilsner*: 150 tenge per 0.5L.
Telephone: 428477. Email: <edelweis@online.ru>

**Master Brew *-*** off Furmanov behind the Central Museum. Heading up
the hill turn left after the museum. Building #36 is a five story
rose-colored building. Master Brew is on the first floor in the
southwest corner. Small two room pub with two Micro-brews: *Golden
Pilsner* and *Black Graphite*: 120 tenge per 0.5L or 72 tenge per 0.3L.
Black Graphite voted one of the best beers by our tasters. Telephone:
533209 or 533207.

**Prussen *-*** 95 Rozabakiev, just south of Satpaev. Prussen is an
upscale restaurant with strolling violinist. Micro-brewery adjacent to
Prussen brews German-style *Becker Bier*: 160 tenge per 0.3L. Telephone:
462239.

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### 

### ОТКРЫТ / ЗАКРЫТ OPEN / CLOSED

### KРУГЛОСУТОЧНО OPEN 24 HOURS

### ПЕРЕРЫВ / БЕЗ ПЕРЕРЫВА BREAK / NO BREAKS

### (Some businesses still close for lunch breaks; times will be listed)

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All permanent diplomatic staff at American Embassy Almaty, are entitled
to receive a refund of their personal Value Added Tax (VAT). VAT amounts
to 16% of most purchases. CLO can provide you a copy **of the VAT refund
procedure and a small wallet-sized card, with detailed Russian-language
VAT refund** instructions that you can present to vendors. The actual
VAT refund may take up to four months to reach you.

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Prices for many items, particularly art objects such as rugs or
paintings, are often inflated; this is not necessarily a consequence of
an influx of foreign buyers, but more an influx of foreign currency,
which in some situations is preferable to tenge. Many prices are now
only listed in dollars, and these may be high merely because of
estimates by the sellers. Try to get prices quoted in tenge. This is not
always possible, especially for art items, but it could save you from
paying in hard currency. Haggling is perfectly respectable in
Kazakhstan; if you don\'t want to pay the price, try to bring it down
beginning with a minimum discount of 30%-50%. The dealer will counter
with a 10% discount, counter offer by adding 10% to your original bid.
In the end "split the difference", pay the dealer's price or walk. Smile
and joke as you bargain; better humor in the process will improve your
chances of cutting a deal.

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A good policy for shopping is not to carry a large amount of cash
(either tenge or hard currency) with you unless you definitely intend to
buy something with it. Pulling out a large stack of bills and counting
them out in public makes you a target for unfriendly people after you
leave the cashier. You may want to keep your spending money in smaller
amounts on your person. A travel wallet is a good investment in Almaty;
pick pocketing is not unusual, particularly in open areas.

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These markets usually run from Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday the
day of rest. They open at 09:00 and close anywhere from 16:00-19:00,
depending upon the location and time of year. You need to be aware of
con artists and pick pockets at any of these locations. If you normally
carry your money and I.D. in your pocket, make sure you safeguard it
well. If you carry a purse, carry it cross-wise over your shoulder and
down the opposite side and, if at all possible, keep one hand on it at
all times. Pick pockets have been known to slit the side of a purse or
even someone\'s pocket and remove the contents without the owner even
being aware. These markets are often crowded and you have to get used to
the bumping and jostling. Even so, they can be a lot of fun for some
and, at the very least, quite an interesting experience!

If you know no Russian or Kazakh, the best phrase you can learn is:
**Skol**ka **sto**it *(accent the first syllable each time. If you
stress the second syllable of the second word, then you end up asking
something completely different!)* Then point to the item you're
interested in. If they think you don't understand most will write down
the price or show you on their handy-dandy calculator. You can expect to
hear three main words used in connection with these open-air markets:
**Rynok** literally means Market; **bazar** (stress on the 2nd syllable)
means bazaar; and **barakholka** means Flea or Thieves Market. (No
longer literally meaning this, but now referring to a large market with
a wide variety of items for sale.)

For the most part, please remember the old saying *'buyer beware'*.
While you don't have to be paranoid, remember that once you've bought
it, it's yours. I have seen a few vendors offer to take back
unsatisfactory goods, but if the offer hasn't been made at the time of
purchase, I wouldn't count on being able to return an item. Also,
remember to check your purchase and your change immediately. If you wait
until later, it will probably be too late. Some people pick several
vendors to patronize on a regular basis. They get to know you and you
get to know them. Remember, bargaining for a better price is not
uncommon and sometimes the vendors anticipate that you will bargain.

In addition to the markets listed here, most neighborhoods have their
own mini bazaar or barakholka. If you look around or ask around, you
will soon find it.

**Barakholka (aka Universal Market) and Chinese Market -** This is away
from the city center and is somewhat difficult to find the first time.
If you have a local driver, they should be able to take you there. (See
attached map or go out Tashkentskya to Rosybakieva and go right.
Continue along and you can't miss it.) This is the biggest bazaar in
town which actually consists of a number of bazaars, each with its own
name. As you wander more deeply into the barakholka you may not be aware
that you have entered the next market already. The deeper you go the
lower the prices. The newest addition to Barakholka are the two covered
markets -- Adem and Al Farabi that started operating in the fall of
2002. All these markets offer anything from clothes, shoes, cars, car
parts, dishes, seconds, handbags, bathroom fixtures, eyeglass frames,
fabrics, factory-made carpets, curtains, electrical and plumbing
supplies, as well as live chickens, sheep, horses, cows, dogs, cats,
fish and birds. Fresh and canned foods, too.

A custom- made map of Barakholka is attached at the end of this
publication. It is not in scale and is for your reference only.

**Optovy Bazar -** located west on Tole Bi, right on Rozybakiev and the
market is on your left before Raimbek (Tashkentskya). It is known as the
"wholesale market" because it offers many bargains and prices are often
better when purchasing by the case. This is a good place to buy beer,
cookies, cigarettes, coffee, cooking oil, wines and soft drinks in
quantity. As with most bazaars, it is open 0900-1700 Tues-Sun.

**European Barakholka (aka Barakholka na Abai-Pravda)** - West on Abai
and Altynsarina (Pravda), borders on the neighboring produce market (off
Altynsarina), specializes in clothing, fur hats, toys, and kitchen
items. The name suggests that this market carries European made goods,
but actually they are mostly made in Turkey. Expect to pay higher prices
than on Barakholka or the Green Bazaar.

**Green Bazaar (aka Zelony Bazar /Central Farmers\' Market) -**

Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (buy at your own risk early in the
morning), eggs, flowers, plants, spices, dried fruits, Korean
delicacies, cheeses, mare's milk *koumiss*, etc. can be purchased inside
the main building. Produce is also available downstairs and prices may
be lower there, not to mention a completely different feel. In addition,
there are stalls selling jewelry, clothing, children's toys, etc. to the
side of and behind the main building and hardware and other household
goods down and to the back. At 51 Zhibek Zholy and Pushkin. Telephone
#33-13-25.

**Nikolski Bazaar -** At Baitursunov and Karsay Batyr (old name
Vinogradov), just left of the Nikolski Church (Russian Orthodox). A
small green market offering various foods, milk, juice, eggs, meat, some
clothing and household items.

**Flower Market -** on Kabanbay Batyr just east of Ablai Khan. Other
good places to buy flowers are two kiosks on the right hand side of
Dostyk, across the street from Dostar Business Center as well as flower
vendors in front and next to Rossia Department store on Dostyk.

**Tastak -** specializes in construction materials, hardware and
household items, but many other things can be purchased there as well.
At Tole Bi near Tlendiev (former Sofi Koval\'evskaya) Street. Telephone
400795.

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Almaty has a growing number of western-style grocery stores that offer
imported food items from Europe and the US, but it is still sometimes
difficult to get everything in one shop. Smaller grocery stores, such as
Cash and Carry or Gross carry many of the same items and offer better
prices. If you are buying in bulk for your family or a reception, soft
drinks, beer and wine can be bought at the wholesale market or at GROSS
or Cash and Carry stores at a significantly reduced rate. While the
market is something of a hassle, it's convenient to buy in case lots and
not have to think about household supplies on a day-to-day basis.

The following shops sell a selection of fresh food, beverages, dairy
products, meat, fish, salad items, bread, toiletries and cleaning
products, fresh fruit and vegetables. Prices are in given in tenge.
Payment is made in tenge and, in many large stores, by credit card. It
is also possible to buy a discount card at some stores, entitling you to
discount off every purchase.

**Ramstore *- ***Located on east side of Furmanova, south of Satpaev. (A
smaller Remstore is located near Tastak market on Tole Bi and Bauman.)
Ramstore is an indoor shopping mall with a large Turkish grocery store,
fast food court, three floors of stores and boutiques and an ice-skating
rink. This is the closest to one stop shopping you will find in Almaty.
The store carries fresh and frozen, canned and dairy, on-premises bakery
which breads are made with a lighter flour and are delicious, butcher
and deli areas, paper, glassware, electronics and gifts. Supply and
location of goods changes frequently and without prior notice.

**Interfood/City Center -** Latest addition to the Interfood chain can
be a pleasant change from Ramstore. Also, if you cannot find something
at Ramstor, one of the Interfood outlets might have it. Three locations:
at 15 Gogol near 8th of March; at Kabanbai Batyr between Furmanova and
Tulebaeva; and on Tole Bi at Baizakova. Hours: 10:00-20:00,
Monday-Saturday, and until 18:00 on Sunday. German deli items, butter,
yogurt, ice cream, frozen meat and vegetables and "Coke Light". Gogol
store has good selection of frozen foods and wine.

**Promenade** -- opened on October 4, 2003. A nice alternative for your
grocery shopping, also has food court with Rostiks etc., as well as a
number of boutiques. Open 24 hours. Abai at Baitursinov.

**Dastarhan -** Another alternative for western-style foods. Larger
outlet located at Gogol and Panfilova Streets and another on 75
Shevchenko near Nauryzbay Batyr St. (telephone 695427) The grocery
stores have a wide selection of western and local foods. Reasonable
prices on most items. Currently, Dastarhan is selling New York Bakery
sliced white bread which is soft, great for toasting and the only bread
like it available in the city.

**Gross -** Mechnikova, between Tole Bi and Kazibek Bi. Open from 9 am
to midnight. Good place to stock up on juices, baby food and formula,
candy, beer. Sometimes they have good specials on wine.

**Rossia -** Located inside the "blue and gold building" on the
northeast corner of Kabanbai Batyr and Dostyk. Rossia offers dairy,
canned and packaged foods, dried pasta, beans, and grains, wines,
juices, and meats. Also inside is a "Broodmaster Bakery" with the best
croissants in Almaty, a deli, specialty stores, and videos in English
and downstairs is a small tourist shop with books in English, clothing,
and souvenirs. Also outside the south exit is a video shop with videos
in English.

**Cash & Carry *- *** Located on the corner of Abai and Ablai Khan
across from the Russian Drama Theater. Another location on Dostyk, below
Dostar Business Center. A medium size grocery store of sundry items: a
large beer and wine selection, western product selections, paper
products, canned goods.

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**Entrecote Butcher Shop** -- run by a Cypriat Greek this store offers
western cuts of meat. 19 Dostyk Ave. Hours: Mo-Fri 10 am- 7 pm. Sat 10am
-- 5 pm. Closed on Sundays. Telephone: 911327. E-mail:
<resta_too@mail.ru>

**Bekker** -- processed meats, sausages and hotdogs by the German-Kazakh
joint venture Bekker. Outlets throughout the city and in major
supermarkets.

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**Thomi's:** A full range of cakes, tortes and pies, which can be
ordered in advance for special occasions. (order 24 hours in advance in
person. Their English is limited, but they know enough to get a cake
order!). Furmanova and Kurmangazy. Telephone: 628396. Hours: 8:00-21:00.

**Bon Bon Patisserie**: at Ankara Hotel. Croissants, cakes and cookies
and deli sandwiches. Cakes can be ordered for special occasions. \$\$

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In addition to these on-line options, CLO/USMEAAK offers quarterly food
orders through Gateway Support Services, and bi-weekly bagel orders from
Bishkek. Contact CLO for more information.

**Peter Justesen --** a bi-monthly delivery of goods. Check order
deadline and delivery update with GSO Coordinator.

**Schlecker.de --** German company with outlets throughout Europe.
Delivery by Interdean (same as for PJ). Orders have to be placed through
their website and you at least need to understand German or ask somebody
to help you the first time. Go to their site in Germany, make your
selections, click to be shipped by Interdean from Berlin, and enter
other required information. Shipping is approximately \$5 per kg.

**Netgrocer.com --** these orders will be shipped via pouch. Check with
the Mailroom for weight and other restriction.

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**Ramstore -** Located on east side of Furmanova south of the
Presidential Palace. Ramstore is an enclosed western style shopping mall
with ice-skating rink, fast food court, three floors of variety stores,
and a large Turkish grocery store. This is the closest Almaty has to one
stop shopping.

**Tsum -** Located on the corner of Ablai Khan and Zhibek Zholy. Zhibek
Zholy is the \"walking street\" that leads to the Central Market if you
head to the east. Tsum has many of the sections you would expect to find
in a Western department store: men\'s and women's clothing, house wares,
cosmetics, electrical appliances. Frequent browsing through Tsum is the
best way to find out when items are available because items sold are
often not replaced with identical merchandise. Prices (in tenge) are
average with similar Western products but the quality is usually
sub-standard. There is one women's clothing boutique inside Tsum on the
third level that carries Ann Taylor and DKNY overlots from Korea. There
are also a few specialty clothing stores, such as Grappo (Gogol street,
west of the Embassy), that have some items with a more European flair.

**Silk Way Shopping Center -** Opened in 2002, located on Zhibek Zholy
(walking street) between Furmanova and Kuneava, in the middle of the
street. Benelton, Golden Furs, clothes, electronics and souvenirs. Also,
a good picture framing shop is located on the ground floor.

**British Home Stores (BHS)** -- Clothes for the entire family. Frequent
sales. 452, Seifulina, Hours: 10 am- 8 pm, 7-days a week. Telephone:
395220, 395267. CC accepted. Schiot-faktura available. \$\$

**City Center --** Tole Bi at Baizakova. Large grocery store run by
Interfood on the ground floor. (lots of kid-friendly shopping carts!). A
variety of stores and boutiques on upper floors. Hours 9;00 am -- 11:00
pm.

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In addition to the stores listed below, you can find children's clothes
and toys at the Green Bazaar, Barakholka and the European Bazaar on
Pravda/Abai.

**Detsky Mir (Child's World**) -- Kids toys, books, clothes and shoes.
Most goods can be exchanged, but it is suggested that you enquire about
it at the time of purchase. 103 Ablai Khan (corner of Tole Bi). Hours:
10am - 8pm, 7-days a week. Telephone: 629393; 626589. All major CC
accepted. Schet-Faktura available. \$\$+

**Mothercare/Zhuzha** - 103 Ablai Khan (in Detsky Mir). British
Mothercare brand toys, clothes and baby gear. 103 Ablai Khan (corner of
Tole Bi). Hours: 10 am- 8 pm, 7-days a week. Telephone: 629203, 912077.
All major CC accepted. Schet-faktura available. \$\$\$

**Pre Maman** -- This Belgian brand offers clothes for expectant mothers
and kids 0-10 years old, baby equipment and accessories. Ablai Khan 66
(at Gogol). Hours: 10 am- 9 pm, 7-days a week. Telephone: 735310. All
major CC accepted. Schet-faktura available. \$\$\$

**British Home Stores (BHS)** -- Clothes for the entire family. Frequent
sales. 452, Seifulina, Hours: 10 am- 8 pm, 7-days a week. Telephone:
395220. All major CC accepted. Schet-faktura available. \$\$

**Baby Podium and Colors of Benetton** -- upscale kids clothing stores
in Ramstore. Hours: 10 am- 10 pm, 7 days a week. Telephone: 65-31-44
(Baby Podium) 226 Furmanova St. All major CC accepted. \$\$\$

**Baby Dior** -- Panfilov, corner of Gogola. \$\$\$

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**Textiline - Good quality locally made t-shirts. Sweat shirts and baby
pajamas. Abai, corner Gagarina. Hours: 10 am- 8 pm, 7 days a week.
Telephone: 430975.** Cash only. \$

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**U Polkana** (\"Polkan\'s place\"). REALLY GOOD! They even have animals
that live at the store. 144,Nurmakova Streets at Vinogradova, Hours 10
am -- 8 pm, 7 days a week. Telephone: 437030. **Cash only**.

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**Art Kazakhstan** -- A good selection of art supplies. They have both
fat and regular **wax crayons**; it also carries a wide variety of
western and Russian greeting cards**.** 127/2 Ablai Khan.

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Most carpet dealers in Almaty will bring carpets to a location
convenient for you. Sometimes they show at their residence or at a show
room which allows visitors to see a greater range of carpets and textile
fragments. The more time the visitor spends looking at objects the more
a dealer will try to please the visitor by showing them unusual items
they have in storage.

###### Akul Shop - Akul Carpets 65 Kazybek Bi at Furmanova, 1^st^ floor; Telephone: 624777. Conveniently located near the Embassy. Has a decent selection of old and new rugs -- Kazakh, Turkmen, silk, wool, and a selection of tskiis (dreamcloths). Serious bargaining needed. www.akulscarpets.com

**Bahadyr** Shop - Aiteke Bi, corner of Furmanov, room 88, across the
street from US Embassy. Has an assortment of carpets, tskiis and yurt
straps. Starts off high, but can be 'wrestled' down.

**Batyrbek** **Kenzheev** - 171a Zharokov St; Telephone: 449694. A good
selection of carpets. Prices reasonable, but no fabulous deals. Exhibits
at the Embassy from time to time.

**Tabigad** - Decent selection of carpets -- Turkmen and Kazakh. Often
has a few unusual, older pieces. Has tskiis, susannes and yurt bands.
Telephone: 641257.

**Nursulu** -- Kazkah woman with a good selection of Kazakh rugs.
Telephone: 434045.

**Other sources include:**

***Kasteev Kazakh State Museum of Arts --*** 30A Satpaeva St across from
the Hyatt Hotel. Hours 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00. Telephone: 478356.
There are a couple of rug dealers who a located on the first floor here.

***The Central State Museum*** -- Furmanov 44 above Satpaev. Has a few
small shops selling arts and crafts and a variety of rugs.

And finally, the following is a list of random dealers who might or
might not exist any longer. This is a culmination of names updated April
4, 2002:

**Erbol Makhanov** (knowledgeable dealer, low prices) 778562,
8-300-313-5882

**Dauren** (223 Baisakova 223 corner of Vinograda #80) 437581

**Abdul** ENSI -- Gogol 77 \# 7 @ Furmanova) 738305

**Tabigat** 460758

**Amulla & Bahadil** (187B Furmanova @ Satpaeva) 8-333-558-7845

**Batyr** (534 Seifullin #38) 626484

**Alom Alibek** (92 panfilova Fl 4, #31 @ Aiteke Bi) 625756,
8-300-322-9526

**Kainar Akhetov** (246 Furnamova #75) 641257, 8-333-555-5314

**Altai** (Otrar Hotel 73 Gogol) 506806 ext. 878

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Almaty is not the bargain basement of antiques. Several good dealers
that offer reasonable prices are listed below.

**Antika -** Well worth a visit. They carry items from silver, copper
and china, as well as statues, icons, carpets, paintings, books,
"samovary", furniture etc. Address: 165 Furmanov (intersection with
Kurmangazy). Telephone: 670736. Open every day 11:00 a.m.---7:00 p.m. 7
days a week

**Antique Clocks** -Leonid SKNAR is a dealer who frequents the Gorky
Park Bazaar. He repairs fine clocks but also has a large collection of
clocks for sale. Telephone 647703. Furmanova 264 apt 28,

**Antique Dealer Alexander** - cameras, samovars, telescopes,
binoculars, soviet memorabilia etc. Telephone: 8-300-386-9250.

**Voyager Gallery** \-- 59 Baitursunov (Kosmonavtov just north of the
Nikolski Bazaar). Hours 10:00-18:00, closed Sundays. Contemporary
applied art, crafts, paintings, antique textiles, samovars, clocks, and
bric-a-brac. Telephone: 926779.

**Gorky Park** \-- An informal bazaar on Sundays back past the tennis
courts and in front of the lake. It has icons, Soviet memorabilia, etc.

**Flea Market** -- ask CLO for directions.

**Kasteev Kazakh State Museum of Arts *--*** 30A Satpaeva St across from
the Hyatt Hotel. Hours 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays. Telephone: 478356.

**Retro Gallery** -- 39 Kazybek Bi at Kaldayakova (formerly 8^th^ of
March). Open 11:00 -- 18:30 Mon -- Fri and until 17:00 on Saturday.
Antique clocks, samovars, cameras, porcelain, jewelry, paintings and
souvenirs. Telephone: 919720.

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**Ceramics Factory -** Located at 125 Karasay Batyr at the corner of
Shagabudinova. They make usable and decorative pottery: flower pots,
coffee and tea sets, vases, dinner sets, figurines, and much more. The
factory is on the corner next to the Roller Disco and the large ceramic
shop is in a small building next door. Open Monday-Friday with no lunch
break. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Telephone: 925906.

**Fenix -** Located at 243A Mukanova St near Abai. One of the main
suppliers of Russian blue and white porcelain in Kazakhstan. Ask for
embassy 5% discount. Email: <rusporcelainkz@asdc.kz> Some English.

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In season, fur hats and coats are available at the Barakholka. (see
attached map) Hats and some furs are available at the Green Bazaar.
Lesser quality than the Fur Stores.

**Golden Furs** - 45 Baiseitova at Abai, 10:00 -- 19:00 every day. Fine
fur coats, hats, leather items. Closed mid April for the summer,
re-opens in August.

**Meha Magazine** - 151 Panfilov and Kurmangazy 10:00-18:00. Pelts, fox
fur coats, and jackets. Leather coats and jackets from Turkey.

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**There are two major arts and crafts fairs that take place twice a year
at the end of November and end of May in Hotel Zhetisu and the
Children's Palace. Look for ads in Steppe'n Out.**

**Bahyt "Center of Decorative Applied Arts" -** Located at 56A Abai St.
Hours 10:00-18:00 Tuesday-Saturday and 10:00-19:00 Friday. Telephone:
426400. Supported by USAID.

**Tumar** -- 25 Zenkova, corner of Bogenbai Batyr (in the same building
as Art Navat Gallery). An upscale crafts store run by a Kyrgyz company
who owns a store by the same name in Bishkek and Australia. Clever
designs and beautiful and interesting boiled felt, embroidered and
quilted items. Telephone: 913883. www.tumar.kg

**Tsum Department Store -** Zhibek Jholy and Ablai Khan. A wide
selection of Kazakhstani handicrafts may be purchased on the third
floor. Enter from Ablai Khan, climb three floors and head towards the
southwest corner of the building

**Sahami -** Iranian handicrafts and carpets. Tsum, old building 3^rd^
floor. 10.00-21.00 Monday-Saturday, 10.00-20.00 Sunday Telephone: 737316
(1488). E-mail: h_Sahami@hotmail.com

**Serik *- ***Crafter of bow and arrow sets and sabers. Uses wood,
silver, ram horns, and jewels. Telephone: 498419 (home). Russian
language only.

**Sheber Aul -- An Artisans Village -** Located at GES-2, Kok-shoky
village. Travel west on Al-Farabi St from Furmanova to first traffic
circle. Circle 270 degrees and head south towards the mountains on
Novoye Street. Continue until you pay to enter the national park and
take the first left turn, cross the river and take the next left up to
the Artisans Village.

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**Serdjan Bashurov *-*** High quality antique and new silver jewelry.
Telephone: 261389 (home).

**Berek *- ***High quality antique and new silver jewelry. Telephone:
467637 (home).

**Gemstones of Kazakhstan *- ***47 Dostyk at Kabanbai Batyr. Located
around the corner from the Geology Museum, this museum store sells local
gems stones and jewelry.

**Nagverdek *- ***High quality antique and new silver jewelry.
Telephone: 437946 (home).

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**Zlenstroy Greenhouse Complex:** Large complex with indoor and outdoor
plants for sale. Heading north on Seifullin, turn left at second light
after the under/overpass, then left again at next light. Greenhouse
entrance (obtain entry pass inside the white house) is on the right just
after the Nissan Auto Service Center. Trip Report in *Steppe'n Out* May
10, 2000.

**Plant Market @ Botanical Gardens** -- seasonal. Runs from late spring
to late summer. Perennial and annual flower plants, vegetables and
herbs; shrubs and trees. A few vendors with seeds and fertilizers.
Address: 44 Timiryazeva str.

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**Reiz -- Address: 93 Bekmakhanova, telephone: 503125, 503121.**

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**Azuma** - A small, very clean Korean store which also sells Ziploc
bags, small disposable pie pans, and Gatorade. Sales person speaks
Russian. (Auezov St. before the intersection with Timirjazev, on the
right side of the street).

**Blue Fence** - An invented name for the tiny store inside the blue
fence next to the Zion Church. The store is a part of a larger wholesale
warehouse and it carries many of the same items as Azuma. Allegedly they
sell the best tofu and salads in town. Ritz type crackers, and good
frozen fish, seafood and pot stickers available (freezer in the back
room). Markova 24, near intersection with Al Farabi, continue going up
towards the mountains for about 200 meters. Open Monday -- Saturday 9 am
-- 7 pm. Closed on Sundays. Cash only.

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| ## SERVICES IN ALMATY                                                 |
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**K-Mobile (KaR-Tel) -** Telephone: 501616. Outlets in Ramstore,
Rossiya, and Tsum. Offices located on Tole Bi and Furmanova and 130
Furmanova and Zhambyl.

**K\'cell (GSM Kazakhstan) -** Telephone: 588300, 588000. Office is
located Samal-2, building 100 behind Ramstore.

**Altel -** Telephone: 59-07-33. Offices are located on Dostyk 100
meters from Satpaeva and 64 Abylai khan and Zhibek Zholy.

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**Nursat -** A Kazakh-American joint venture is the largest Internet
provider selling dial-up and leased line Internet in all major cities of
Kazakhstan. Payments for Internet can be made on line with a credit card
or in person at their offices. Contact Murat at GSO for assistance with
initial hook-up etc. 242 Furmanov and Al- -Farabi. Telephone. 980000.
Website: http://www.nursat.kz; E-mail: <info@nursat.kz>

**Kazakhstan - on line (Kazakh Telecom)** - Installs DSL at home.
Contact Murat in GSO for assistance.

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**Alma TV -** 23 Aitieva and Tole bi. Telephone: 500501. Opposite the
Astana store, go inside the arch on Tole bi. If your building is not
covered by their network, you can rent necessary equipment with deposit.
Different program packages are available.

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**CLO Library** -- see info on CLO services on page 5.

**British Council in Kazakhstan** *-* 13 Republic Square. Go down the
right hand lane (Baiseitova street) from the Golden Man Monument. Open
Mon-Sat. Telephone: 97-53-97/98. British movies and some choice of
British books and world classics. To borrow cassettes and books, you
have to become a member of the British Council by paying the annual fee.

**Mad Murphy\'s Irish Pub** *-* 12 Tole bi corner of Zenkova. Telephone:
912856 and 915972. Have over 1,000 English language tapes for rent, 300
tenge for 2 days.

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**USAID/ Embassy Cafeteria -** Will cater your parties and receptions.
Bartender Alim is excellent! Telephone: 507612.

**Afghan Refugees Women's Association *- ***Will cater groups up to 50.
Telephone: 218951. Alia Sangar

**Bekker Meat Processing Plant *- ***Bekker will deliver or you can pick
up hams, corned beef, and variety of sausages. Telephone 462576. Located
at 95 Rosybakiev, south of Satpaeva.

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**Foto Mir** - Has several outlets throughout Almaty. CLO can recommend
the following outlets: near the Chancery on Furmanov; on the ground
floor at Ramstore; on Ablai Khan, corner of Kazibek Bi (they also are
the best place in town for your **digital photos**).

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Shops here do not employ people who can give you professional
suggestions on how to frame your artwork. However, the *"masters*" who
do the framing are very good, and it is not unusual to give a few
guidelines and rely on the *"master*" to select appropriate mounting and
framing*.*

**Oner Gallery -** Corner of Furmanov and Schevchenko. Hours: Monday --
Friday, 10 am -- 7 pm, Saturday 10 am -- 5 pm, closed Sundays.

**Silk Way Shopping Center -** A small shop on the ground floor. Usually
has a pretty good selection of frames.

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**Jasmine Dry Cleaners -** Jasmine offers a weekly pick up & delivery
service to the US Embassy every Tuesday and Friday at 10:30 or you may
go there directly, or request home delivery service. Located in the
basement of the Academy of Sciences Building, a big yellow building on
the north side of Kurmangazy, one block west of Dostyk. The entrance is
the last door of the building towards the Dostyk side. Go down the
corridor to the stairway (second door on the left) and continue
downstairs. The cleaners are located just past the beauty salon. They
also do tailoring. Telephone: 691710, 915318.

**Carte Blanche -** On Ablai Khan at Tole Bi; enter from Tole Bi, second
door with a blue awning above the door west of the Children's World.
Excellent service, and inexpensive. Spot cleaning and stain removal
available. No starch available for men's shirts. Telephone: 699701.

**Cleanium --** Located in the Ramstore, ground floor behind the food
court. More expensive than Jasmine and Carte Blanche, but the closest to
Samal offices. Has express service. Payment due when placing the order.
Discounts with Samal Towers employees ID card, and for all on
Wednesdays.

**San Trade- Professional Carpet Cleaning** -- Home pick up & deliver
service for 200 tenge. Open Monday -- Sunday. Cleaning takes 3 -- 5
days. Payment due upon delivery. 58 Zhandosova Street. Telephone:
747309, 740324 (Russian only).

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**Biguine, Jean Claude -** Parisian salon that will cut, color, set your
hair, also offers manicure-23 Euro, pedicure-50 Euro, make-up 40 Euro,
and massage --42 Euro, cosmetologist 70-75 Euro. Located at 138 Boganbai
Batyr and Zheltoksan. Receptionist speaks English, as do some of the
stylists. Appointments are necessary. All stylists are recommended but
Olga seems to be preferred. A haircut, color, and set costs 20-40 Euro.
One hour and a half massage costs 42 Euro Hours 09:00-21:00 every day
Telephone 626294 for salon and 626287, 697984 for beauty treatments.
\$\$\$

**Ellada "Center of Beauty" -** Corner of Ablai Khan and Zhambul, enter
from Zhambul. Telephone: 637212 or 638543. About 2300 tenge per wash,
cut and dry. Some English spoken. \$\$\$

**Hyatt Salon --** Personnel **s**peak English, western atmosphere and
prices cut-20\$, manicure-20 \$, pedicure-30 \$, and cosmetologist
20-30\$. Telephone: 473914. \$\$

**Paradise** -- Located at Samal 2, Dom 45, on the side street near
Samal Towers. Open 7 days a week. Offer haircuts, styling, manicure
1000-1400 tenge, pedicure-1800 tenge, and massage 2000 tenge. Telephone:
644615. Andrey speaks some English.

**Viva** -- Run and staffed by Turks, it has two locations -- in
Ramstore, behind the food court and on the 2^nd^ floor of Silk Way mall.
Good man's and women's cuts and styling. Also, excellent manicure 1500
tenge, pedicure 3000 tenge and eyebrows 1500tenge. Telephone: 30%
discount with Samal Towers ID card at their Ramstore outlet. \$\$

**Sharm** -- Kabanbai batyr 91, corner Zheltoksan. Good, inexpensive
men's and boys cuts 600 tenge including tip, good manicure 400 tenge
including tip, pedicure 800 tenge. Open seven days a week 9 am - 8 pm.
Telephone: 695219. Oleg (8-300-336-9410) is especially recommended.

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##### 

**Travel Management Center (TMC)** -- Calson-Wagonlit affiliated travel
agency is located at Samal Towers on the 15^th^ floor. Telephone:
504807, 503126. To place an order you have to fill out an electronic
form that is located on S:/ drive.

**Karla Makatova** - One of Embassy favorites for group tours,
Telephone: 8-300-755-2086, **<kmakatova@yahoo.com>** and
**http://asiaadventuretours.lorton.com**

**Central Asian Tourism -** Organizes tours within Central Asia and
China. They are the most professional travel agency in the city.
Telephone: 501070.

**Khan Tengri -** Trekking and hiking. Open 8:00am-7:00pm. Telephone:
910200. 10 Kasteev Street. Email: kazbek@kantengri.almaty.kz

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**Agricultural University -** Located at 26 Abai Ave and Nazurbai Batyr.
Enter from Nazurbai Batyr: heading south on Nazurbai Batyr, cross Abai
and take first left onto dirt road path; follow straight and you will
come to a building where you take a sharp right followed by a sharp left
and follow until you see a "large bay window" (the operating room); park
near the ramp that leads to the entrance. Inside is small shop and
reception area. Russian required. Dr. Muralinov's home telephone 398762.

**Clinic Drug *- ***139 Mukanova***,*** Gogola & Mukanova, telephone
778107.

**Dr. Olga Sergeyevna** - Clinic on Gogol, call first. For pet spays and
neuters she is familiar with American techniques, antibiotics, and
anesthesia. Clinic telephone: 914563, home telephone: 913290.

**Razzak Veterinary Center of Treatment** - Dr. Irina Baturova. Speaks
English, Russian and German. Tole Bi 92, corner of Sefullina. Telephone:
926400, cell 8-300-316-7419.

**Solnyshko** (Little Sun)- 18 Makataeva Street, 24 hour service,
Veternary hospital. Telephone: 302309, email: <vk_solnyshko@mail.ru>.
Very good and highly recommended but expensive.

**Veterinary Clinic Panaks LLP** - 24 hour service. Located at 51
Zheltoksan and Makatavaev St. Telephone 399346. Source: Almaty Herald.

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**Olga Butukhanova.** Telephone: 927445 or 8-333-240-5383. Cats and dogs
only. Payment by agreement depending on the length of stay, up to \$5
per night. Owner has to leave food. Russian only.

###### Nickolai Tuleshov (Olga's father; he is also a professional vet specializing in birds) 410696 or through Olga 8-333-240-5383. Cats, dogs and birds. Payment by agreement depending on the length of stay, up to \$5 per night. Owner has to leave food. Russian only. 

###### 

###### Dog trainers Oxana & Volodiya, will pick up your dog and bring home after lesson. Lessons last 1 - 2 hours. \$10 a lesson. Teach commands and discipline. Telephone: 360696 or 8-333-217-3404 Oxana, 8-333-250-0415 Volodiya. *(Recommended by Rob Briskman, Lisa Bridges and Denise Donovan)*

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| ## CULTURAL VENUES IN ALMATY                                          |
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**Children's Palace *-*** 114 Dostyk Ave at Satpeav. Telephone: 617541.
Children's ballet, opera, some classes.

**Russian Children's Theater (State Theater for Children and Youth) -**
at 38 Ablai Khan and Mametova. Telephone: 322901 or 323957 (Kazakh
Theater), or 323849 (Russian Theater).

**Circus** -- Telephone: 479260.

**Puppet Theater** -- Address: 63 Pushlina corner Gogolya. Telephone:
735656 or 736229. Speak Russian.

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**Kazakh Central Concert Hall -** 35, 8^th^ of March at the corner of
Tole Bi. Offers classical music, both foreign and national. Telephone:
920126.

**State Conservatory Concert Hall -** Intersection of Ablai Khan and
Karasay Batyr. Concerts almost nightly at 18:00. Telephone: 927640.

**Kazakh State Phylharmony Concert Hall -** 83 Ablai Khan Ave between
Atike Bi and Kazibek Bi on the right hand side if going South on Ablai
Khan from the Embassy. Telephone: 620126.

**Kazakh Opera and Ballet Theater -** Intersection of Panfilov St and
Kabanbai Batyr. The ticket office open inside the front doors.
Telephone: 627934.

**Musical Conservatory -** Ablai Khan at Vinogradov. Telephone: 627640.

**Palace of the Republic -** Abai and Dostyk. Telephone: 620320.

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**Auezov-Kazakh State Academy Drama Theater -** Between Abai and
Kurmangazy next to Zhandosov. Telephone: 673307.

**Russian Drama Theater** (State Academic Russian Theater of Drama also
known as "Lermontov Theater"): 43 Abai and Ablai Khan. Telephone:
928273.

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**Currently no movie theaters in Almaty show movies in English.**

**[Information about movies can be found at
[www.kino.kz](http://www.kino.kz/), but only in Russian.]{.mark}**

**Alatau Cinema *- ***Corner of Tole Bi at Kuneava (Russian Only). Sells
popcorn and candy, drinks and beer, and also has a Baskin Robbins ice
cream stand. Cinema is below American Bar & Grill.

**Dom Kino *- ****A*cross the street from USAID, at Kazybek Bi.
Occasionally shows international films. Dubbing is often poor, at best,
with the Russian dubbed over the original language.

**Iskra Movie Theater -** Located on the East side of Dostyk a little
South of Kabanbi Batyr. Dolby Digital sound system, seats 165.
Telephone: 505010 for films and times. Call 507719 for a person.

**Nomad Cinema at** **Ramstore *-- ***Telephone: 587600.

**Mad Murphy's Irish Pub *- ***Located on the corner of Zenkova St and
Tole Bi. Movie and Billiard Rooms upstairs. Also, video rentals
available. Telephone: 912856.

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**Ark Gallery *- ***164 Kabanbay Batyr at Mechinkov. Hours: 10:00 --
19:00 except Sundays. Telephone: 679086. Contemporary and modern art.

**Central Exhibition Hall, Ministry of Culture** - 137 Zheltoksan and
Zhambul. Telephone: 692090. Hours 9:00-19:00 M-F & 9:00-17:00 Sat. One
of the organizers is Koolyash and she is usually there.

**Central Museum of Kazakhstan** - Republic of Kazakhstan: 44 Samal-1.
The museum is located across from President\'s Apparat/guest house on
Furmanov, south of Satpaev. Telephone: 643633 or 205909. Five galleries
inside the museum contain paintings, artifacts, contemporary art
objects, carpets, and jewelry. Open 10:00-18:00, Wed-Mon.

**Gallery Vernisage** - 17 Dostyk at Tole Bi, Telephone: 919349, 912139.
Open 11 -- 4 pm.

**Kasteev Art Museum** - 30A Satpaev St across from the Hyatt hotel.
Three shops in the museum have paintings, sculpture, art books, jewelry,
boxes, carpets and textiles for sale. Open 10:00-18:00, Tues-Sun.
Telephone: 478356.

**Koserek Gallery** - in the Kazakh Business Center at 85 Dostyk and
Abai. Open M-F,10:00-17:00.

***Oner Gallery and Art Shop -*** 44A Shevchenko and Furmanov,
Telephone: 625951. Open Mon -- Fri 10 -- 6, and Sat 10 -- 3pm. (Closed
for lunch 2 -- 2:30.)

**Retro Gallery *- ***39 Kazibek Bi at Kaldayakova (8^th^ of March),
Telephone: 919720. Open Mon -- Fri from 11 -- 7 pm, except Saturday
closes at 5pm.

**Tengri Umai Modern Art Gallery** - 43 Abai at the front entrance of
"Lermontov" Russian Drama Theater corner of Ablai Khan. Contains
paintings, sculptures, drawings, folk art, and jewelry, in contemporary
and traditional designs. Hours: 10:00 -- 18:00 except Sundays.
Telephone: 620309.

**Tribuna Gallery -** 14A Republic Square, Government Tribune, across
from the Golden Man obelisk. Entrance is in the back. Mon -- Fri, 11:00
-- 19:00 & Sat- Sun, 11:00 -18:00. Telephone: 621661.

**Ular Gallery** - 29 Kurmangazy in the House of Sciences, Room #304.
Telephone: 614773. Open Mon -- Sat 10 -- 6 pm.

**Umai Art Museum** - 108 Naurisbai Batyr near Kabinbai Batyr.
Telephone: 629216, 620880. Open Monday -- Saturday 10:00 to 6:00.

**Voyager Gallery *-*** 59 Baitursinov near Nicholski Cathedral.
Paintings, jewelry, icons, samovars, some antiques. Gallery Director
Irina Euferova Petrovna may be contacted at telephone: 926779. 10am --
6pm, Mon - Sat.

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**Archeology *-*** 44 Dostyk at Shevchenko. This museum contains a
collection of shards and ceramic artifacts from the 3rd century AD, as
well as a life-size replica of the Golden Man, a 5^th^ century BC Sacae
warrior found in tombs near Almaty. Open daily 10:00--18:00. Telephone:
618585.

**Books *- ***94 Kabanbai Batyr St. at Kunaev. This museum contains a
collection of pre-19th century books, including illuminated manuscripts,
as well a collection of uniquely bound books reflecting the cultures
which have resided in Kazakhstan. Open Monday-Friday, 10:00 --17:00.
Tel: 621104.

**Central State Museum *-*** 44 Furmanov above Satpaev Streets, near
Republic Square. This is primarily a history museum, with exhibits that
detail the development of Kazakhstan and its people from the Bronze Age
to the Russian Empire, the Communist Period, and afterward. The museum
also has exhibits of Kazakh handicrafts, and three souvenir shops where
rugs, jewelry and other objects are available for purchase. Open 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m., however, the visitors must enter by 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
Ticket prices vary with exhibit. Telephone: 642390.

**Geology *-*** 69A Kabanbai Batyr Street. Features a collection of
stones indigenous to Kazakhstan. Around the corner on Dostyk Ave. is the
museum shop where gem products are sold. Open 9:00-18:00. Closed Sunday.
Telephone: 618663.

**Kasteev Museum of Art *-*** 30A Satbayev Street, across from the Hyatt
Hotel. Features traditional, modern and contemporary art of Kazakhstan,
other Central Asian and CIS countries, and has exhibits of 19^th^ and
20^th^ century French, Italian art. Has a souvenir shop which has Kazakh
and Russian art products (jewelry, paintings, etc.) for sale. 100 tenge
tickets are sold at the door between the hours of 10:00-18:00 visitors
must enter before 17:00. Closed Mondays. Telephone: 674342.

**Musical Instruments** - Panfilov Park, behind the memorial to Kazakh
WWII veterans who fought to protect Moscow. The museum was built by the
architect Pavel Zenkov who also designed the cathedral in the central
area of the park. The museum exhibits traditional Kazakh, Central Asian
and Russian instruments from ancient times to the present. Special tours
in English can be arranged by the cashier. Open Tuesday-Sunday,
10:00-18:00. Telephone: 616326.

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| ## SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES IN ALMATY                                     |
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##### 

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| ##### Aerobics & Gyms                                                 |
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**World Class Almaty Fitness Club *-*** Al Farabi St, between Furmanova
and Dostyk St. Open to members from 7 AM until midnight, 7 days a week.
Club includes a 25 m swimming pool, massage, sauna, beauty shop, and
fitness bar. Also, have pilates, trekking, cycling, body-ballet, barbell
workout, yoga, aqua aerobics and other water sports. Telephone: 509115,
506500. Extremely Expensive.

**Ankara Hotel *- ***Club memberships available. Discounts for
diplomats. Telephone: 503710. Expensive.

**Hyatt Hotel *- ***Club memberships available. Tanning bed available
without membership. Discounts for diplomats. Telephone: 509234.
Expensive.

**Gym at USAID *- ***41 Kazibek Bi, middle entrance. Body building
equipment. Aerobics and yoga classes (enquire at CLO). Free of charge to
US Mission Employees and their families.

**Daulet Sports Complex** - 183 Shagabutinov (perpendicular to Satpaev,
one block east of the Hyatt Hotel), with bodybuilding equipment,
physiotherapy, sauna available. Telephone: 672069.

**Densaulyk Sports Hall -** 84B Gogol (entrance on Aiteke Bi), classes
MWF, 16:00 and 20:00. Telephone: 324222 or 406290.

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| ##### Bowling                                                         |
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**Olympic Center *- ***183 Shagabutdinov Street. Hours 12:00 Noon --
3:00 AM. Telephone: 471820 or 471007.

######## Kardinal - 152 Karasai Batyr corner of Aitieva Street. Also billiards and go-carts. Telephone: 509628. 

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| ##### Go-Carts                                                        |
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**Kardinal *- ***152 Karasai Baryr corner of Aitieva Street. Telephone:
436681.

**Gorky Park** (In Season) - East on Gogol, dead end into park,
go-carts, kids rides, pony rides, etc.

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| ##### Golf                                                            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**Nurtau Country Club *- ***Located at Sanatorium "Alatau" in the
Village of Kamehka. 9 hole, 3,246 yard, par 36 course. Driving range and
caddies available at additional charge.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Miniature Golf                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

Family Park on Abai Avenue (past "European Baraholka")

Next door to Ye Olde Tavern Restaurant at 127 Rozybaikeva. Opened April
2000. Adults 500 tenge and children 250 tenge.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Horseback Riding (Seasonal)                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**Bolshoi Almatinskoye Ozero** (Big Almaty Lake) - Contact Victor
Bortnikov through his answering service 507408, #6826 or telephone
#8-290-784-66. Experienced riders are best for Victor's horses. He also
offers sleigh riding and troika rides with optional shashlik picnics.

**Oleg Tishkov*:*** Contact Oleg at telephone 553076, ask for Lazzat,
and leave a message. Riding available Wednesday -- Sunday.

**Yana Kamenskaya*: ***Riding lessons. Telephone: 242514,
8-300-330-0232.

**Classical Dressage and Jumping*:*** Natasha Lurkievich. Telephone:
209772.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Paragliding                                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**Sergey Eunayazov** - will arrange lessons, rental of equipment, or
introduction to the vicinity. Telephone: 441672.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Rock Climbing/Rappelling                                        |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**Oleg** (English speaking) is the administrator and head instructor for
the Almaty division of the Kazakhstani rock climbing/rappelling club.
Lessons include instructions at their facility behind the
telecommunications facility at Satpaev and Abai. The club also has
numerous outdoor training sites in the vicinity. Contact Oleg at
telephone: 44-36-04.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Running/Jogging                                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**Hash House Harriers** - Meet on Sunday afternoons at 3 PM in front of
Murphy's Bar at the corner of Tole Bi and Zenkova (in between 8^th^ of
March and Dostyk). The HHH has been described as a 'drinking group with
a running problem'. However, non-drinkers, walkers and children are
welcome. HHH is a good excuse for a bit of socializing, some exercise,
and a way to see interesting part of Almaty. People who have cars or
drivers offer lifts to other participants.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Sailing                                                         |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**Sergey** -- Telephone: 678290. There is a marina at Lake Kapchagai
which offers three levels of sailing: the largest sailboat is similar to
a CAL 27, fiberglass, sleeps 4 comfortably; for a more romantic boat,
try the all-teak, newly restored craft, approximately 24 feet in length,
also sleeps four, less comfortably. These can be rather expensive
(\$20-\$30 per hour\--but negotiate!). Then there are the open deck
rowing/sailing boats more typical of English Dinghies or Skiffs, \$10
per hour. Day sailors are available for lessons or rent.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Skating                                                         |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**Medeo Ice Rink *- ***30 minutes south of town is a "world class" rink
where the Soviet Union Olympic skaters use to train. Rental of skates,
but you may want to take your own. Hours 10:00-17:00.

**Ramstor Rink *- ***Indoor rink open all year. Rental of skates,
instructor and ice by the hour, or bring your own skates. Also offers
group skating lessons for children.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Skiing                                                          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**Chimbulak *- ***Hotel, two restaurants, three successive chair lifts,
and a great view of Almaty make Chimbulak a great daytime get-away for
skiers and non-skiers alike. Decent rental equipment available.

**Alpine Rose *- ***Quaint hotel with T-bar rope lift. Secluded skiing
area for a more relaxed skiing trip. Snow mobiles, snow tubing,
billards, mountain tours. Located in Big Almaty Valley in route to Big
Almaty Lake. Brochures in the CLO Office. Reservations telephone:
640325, 552356, 508585.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Sleigh-Rides                                                    |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**Bolshoi Almatinskoye Ozero** (Big Almaty Lake)- Contact Victor
Bortnikov through his answering service 507408, #6826 or telephone
#8-290-784-66 He offers sleigh riding and troika rides with optional
shashlik picnics.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Squash                                                          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**Squash Club *-*** 152 Karasai Batyr (formerly Vinogradova) in the
Kardinal behind TexMex. For information contact Andrew Seymour at
Central Asian Sports Promotions at 581280 or cell 8-300-788-2222.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Swimming                                                        |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

***Aquapark in Gorky Park --*** Indoor swimming pool with waves and a
kids pool, jacuzzis and a sauna in winter and a large open- air water
park with slides in summer. Open from 11:00 am -- 11:00 pm. Day passes T
2000 (adults), T 950 for kids ages 1-12. Babies up to 1 year old --
free. Tel: 30-84-52. Directions: enter park from Pasteur St, proceed
though the park and turn right before the lake, then left into the
Aquapark parking lot.

***Central Stadium Pool-sports complex -*** 44 Abai, just west of the
circus. The pool is open from 8:00-20:00, T-Su, and is set up for lap
swimming. Telephone: 672051**.**

***Dolphin Aquacenter -*** Off of Timiryazeva St. on Auezova Avenue.
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, gym, café, volleyball and
entertainment. 1400 tenge for the day. Telephone: 446797.

***Dynamo Stadium*** - There are two Dynamo stadiums: one is located at
Shevchenko and Dzerzhinskov; the second, at Shalyapin and Zhandosov. The
first one is popular as it is an outdoor pool, however, the pool does
not have a filter which means a lot of chemicals are used to maintain an
acceptable ph level. When this cannot be controlled by chemical
additives, the water is then partially drained, and refilled with fresh
water. It is not recommended to swim here. Hours 10:00-18:00,
Monday-Sunday.

***Hyatt Hotel*** - 29/6 Satpaev, \$60 per day non-guest/non-member fee.
Tropical setting for indoor pool. Cell phone 8-25811234.

***Interlux Hotel*** - A well kept, heated, indoor pool, \$5.00 per
hour. The facility is rarely crowded except on very hot days during the
summer weekends. The pool is in a spacious atrium with windows
surrounding 1/2 of the pool, the other half of the pool is flanked by
separate indoor tennis courts. Telephone: 549765.

***Medeo Sports Complex -*** An outdoor facility, open only during the
summer months. It is located just before the Medeo skating rink and
amusement park area. Telephone: 648516.

***Military Training Pool*** - Located at Rozybakiyev and Abai. The
indoor pool is 25 meters, the pool water is kept in good condition
however the facility is in a state of decay: bathrooms have poor shower
and toilet facilities; tiles are broken and aesthetically unappealing.
Nevertheless, the pool is open early (7:15+ a.m. and stays open until
20:00), instructors are capable, playing times and/or lane times may be
arranged.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Target Shooting                                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

***Dynamo Stadium and Fitness Center -*** Located on Nauryzbai Batyr
between Zhambyl and Shevchenko. Telephone: 638324.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Tennis                                                          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

***Ankara Hotel*** - 3 Timiryazev. Telephone \# 8-258-1111.

***Army Training Center*** - Located just east of Furmanov on Satpaev,
next door to the mental health clinic. The driveway adjacent to the
mental health clinic will lead to a parking lot. Walk up the sidewalk,
past the parking lot, heading in a left or southeasterly direction. The
stadium will be in front of you; the building to the right of the
stadium contains a gymnasium and administrative offices. Just beyond
this is a walkway uphill to the right leading up to the clay courts.
Court rental is 400 tenge per hour. Courts available after 5 pm during
the summer.

***Central Tennis Club -*** Located on Al Farabi Street. From the
Texaco, go beyond the next 2 traffic lights and over the river. The
gated entrance is about ¼ mile off of Al Farabi past the river. The
indoor complex has 4 very nice tennis courts, which rent for T1100/hour
(T2400 after 7 pm), a pro shop, sauna, massage and small gym. The
outdoor portion has numerous hard-tru courts, which rent for T500/hour.
Telephone: 476164 to reserve court space. THE FAVORITE!

***Hyatt Hotel and Health Club -*** 29 Satpaev, Telephone: 473392.

***Interlux Hotel/Alatau Complex*** - Kamenka, Kaskelenskij district.
Telephone: 549627.

***Tennis Sports Club*** - 23A Altynsarin (Pravda), M-F 12-17:00, Sa-Su
9:00-17:00.

Lessons: \$25.00 per hour, individual court time \$15.00 per hour.
Telephone: 213531.

***Top Hole -*** Gorki Park; open May through November, Su-Sa
7:00-21:00. Lessons: \$10.00 per hour, individual court time \$5.00 per
hour, six courts available. Telephone: 349850.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ## EQUIVALENTS                                                        |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

## 

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Conversion Charts                                               |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

The metric system is used in Kazakhstan for all units of measurement.
Bulky foods (vegetables, fruit, flour, fresh meat) are usually purchased
by the kilogram (**kilo**): half-kilo, and kilo-and-a-half are also
common units (Russian translations appear above under Everyday
Expressions). Smaller quantities (deli foods, processed meats, cheeses,
spices) are purchased by the **gram** (1000 g=1 kilo): often pricing for
these items is given per 100 grams, so usually ask for some multiple of
100 when ordering. The large liquid measure is the **liter**, but
smaller units are not referred to by the customary term \"milliliters\"
(1000ml=1 liter), but by the term \"**gram**\"! \"100 grams of vodka\"
is a common serving.

While the formulas listed below will give the most accurate conversions,
a number of rule-of-thumb approximate conversions are also worth knowing
and are also given.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Formulas                                                        |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

  ------------------ --------------------------- -------------------------
                     **Russian\>US**             **US\>Russian**

  weight             gram x .035=ounce           ounce x 28.35=gram

                     kilo x 2.2= pound           pound x .454=kilo

  liquid measure     \"gram\" (ml) x .04=ounce   ounce x 29.5=\"gram\"(ml)

                     liter x 1.05=quart          quart x .95=liter

  temperature        C temp x 9/5+32=F temp      (F temp-32)x 5/9=C temp
  ------------------ --------------------------- -------------------------

## 

## 

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Approximations                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

  ------------------ -------------------------- -------------------------
  weight             10 grams=1/3 oz            1ounce=28 grams

                     100 grams=3 1/2 oz         8 oz (1/2 lb)=225 grams

                     1000 gr (1 kilo)=2 1/4lb   1 pound=1/2 kilo

                     1/2 kilo=1 pound           5 pounds=2 1/4 kilos

                     1 1/2 kilo=3 1/4 lb        50 pounds=23 kilos

  liquid measure     10 \"gram\"=1/3 oz         1 ounce=30 \"gram\"

                     50 \"gram\"=1 1/2 oz       12 ounces=350 \"gram\"

                     100 \"gram\"=3 1/2 oz      16 ounces=475 \"gram\"

                     250 \"gram\"=8 1/2 oz      32 ounces=900 \"gram\"

                     cup measurements           

                     250 \"gram\"=1 C(generous) 1/4 C=55 \"gram\"

                     1 liter= 1 quart           1/3 C=75 \"gram\"
                     (generous)                 

                                                1 C=225 \"gram\"

  kitchen            -24 C=-10 F (deepfreeze)   350 F=177 C
  temperatures                                  

                     0 C=32 F (freezing point)  375 F=190 C

                     10 C=50 F                  400 F=204 C

                     100 C=212 F                425 F=218 C

                                                450 F=232 C
  ------------------ -------------------------- -------------------------

## 

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Temperature Conversions                                         |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

For exact temperature conversions, use the formula in the chart above.
To get a general feel for what Celsius temperatures mean in terms of
weather, here are some equivalents. Also included are some \"fever\"
temperatures

  ---------------- ------------------- ---------------- -----------------
  CELSIUS          FAHRENHEIT          CELSIUS          FAHRENHEIT

  -40              -40                 20               68

  -30              -22                 25               77

  -20              -4                  30               86

  -10              -14                 35               95

  -5               23                                   

  0                32                  37               98.6

  5                41                  38               100.4

  10               50                  39               102.2

  15               59                  40               104
  ---------------- ------------------- ---------------- -----------------

## 

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Length and Distance Formulas                                    |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

  ------------- --------------------------- -----------------------------
                Russian\>US                 US\>Russian

  length        centimeter x .39=inch       inch x 2.54=centimeter

                                            foot x .304=meter

                meter x 1.09=yard           yard x .914=meter

  distance      kilometer x .62=mile        mile x 1.6=kilometer
  ------------- --------------------------- -----------------------------

## 

  ------------ ----------------------------- -----------------------------
  length       (100 cm=1 meter)              1 inch=2 1/2 cm

                                             

               1 meter=3 1/4 feet            1 foot=scant 1/3 meter

               1 meter=1 generous yard       1 yard=1 scant meter

  distance     5 kilometers=3 miles          

               100 kilometers=62 miles       
  ------------ ----------------------------- -----------------------------

# 

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Women's Clothing                                                |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

> **Russia 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58**
>
> **USA 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22**
>
> Germany 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52
>
> France 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52
>
> Italy 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52
>
> England 8 10 12 14 16 18

##### 

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Women's Shoes                                                   |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

> **Russia 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42**
>
> **USA 4 4.5 5.5 6.5 7 8 9 9.5 10**
>
> England 2.5 3 4 5 5.5 6.5 7 8 8.5
>
> Italy 36 36 37 38 39 40
>
> France 36 36.5 37 38 38.5 39 40 41

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Men's Suits and Coats                                           |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

> **Russia 46 48 50 52 54 56**
>
> **USA 36 38 40 42 44 46 48**
>
> Europe 46 48 50 52 54 56 58

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Men's Shirts                                                    |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

> **Russia 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 45-46**
>
> **USA 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 18**
>
> England 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
>
> Europe 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 45

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Men's Shoes                                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

> **Russia 38 38.5 39 40 41 42 43 44 45**
>
> **USA 6 6.5 7 7.5 8.5 9 10 11 12**
>
> England 6 6.5 7 8 9 9.5 10.5 11.5
>
> France 39 41 43 44.5 45.5
>
> Italy 38 39 40 42 44 45 46 47

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Men's Socks                                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

> **Russia 39 40 41 42 43 44**
>
> **USA 9 10 10.5 11 11.5 12**
>
> England 9 10 10.5 11 11.5 12

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Hats                                                            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

## 

> **Russia 53 57 58 59 60 61**
>
> USA 6.5 7 7 1/8 7 ¼ 7 3/8 7.5

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### The Russian Alphabet                                            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**BLOCK SCRIPT NAME PRONUNCIATION EXAMPLE**

**А а *А а ***ah **a** as in ***father*** **АРБАТ (AHRbaht) The Arbat**

**Б б *Б б ***beh **b** as in ***bat*** **БОЛЬШОЙ (bohlSHOY) large**

**В в *В в ***veh **v** as in ***vat*** **ВОДКА (VOTkah) vodka**

**Г г *Г г ***geh **g** as in ***girl*** **ГОРОД (GOHroht) city**

**Д д *Д д ***deh **d** as in ***dot*** **ДОМ (dohm) house, apartment
bldg.**

**Е *Е е ***yeh **ye** as in ***yes*** **ЕВРОПА (YehvROHpah) Europe**

**Ё ё *Ё ё ***yoh **yo** as in ***yonder*** **ЁЛОЧКА (YOHlochka) New
Year Tree**

**Ж ж *Ж ж ***zh **zh** as ***s*** in ***measure* ЖЕНСКНЙ (ZHENskee)
Ladies\' \-\--**

**З з *З з ***z **z** as in ***zest*** **ЗАЛ (zahl) hall, salon, large
room**

**И и *И и ***ee **ee** as in ***feet* ИЗМАЙЛОВО (eezMILEohvoh)**

**К к *К к ***kah **k** as in ***keep* КАССА (KAHSSa) cashier, box
office**

**Л л *Л л ***el **l** as in ***lion*** **ЛИНИЯ (LEEneeya)
(subway)line**

**М м *М м ***em **m** as in ***mother*** **МУЖСКОЙ (MoozhSKOY) men\'s
---**

**Н н *Н н ***en **n** as in ***not*** **НЕТ (nyet) no, not**

**О о *О о ***oh **o** as in ***for*** **ОДЕЖДА (ohDYEZHdah) clothing**

**П п *П п ***peh **p** as in ***pull*** **ПАРК (pahrk) park**

**Р р *Р р ***er **r** as in ***rolled*** **РЕМОНТ (ryehMOHNT)**

**(closed for)repairs**

**С с *С с ***es **s** as in ***sun*** **СТАНЦНЯ (STAHNtseeyah)**

**(subway)station**

**Т т *Т т ***teh **t** as in ***tall*** **ТУАЛЕТ (tooahlYET) restroom**

**У у *У у ***oo **u** as ***oo*** in ***boot*** **УНИВЕРМАГ
(ooneevehrMAHG)**

**dep\'t store**

**Ф ф *Ф ф ***ef **ff** as in ***off*** **ФОТОАППАРАТ (fohtappaRAHT)**

**camera**

**Х х *Х х ***hah **kh** as ***h*** in ***hot*** **ХРУСТАЛЬ
(khrooSTAHL)**

**crystal, cut glass**

**Ц ц *Ц ц ***tseh **ts** as in ***hats*** **ЦЕНТР (TSEHNtrr) downtown,
center**

**Ч ч *Ч ч ***cheh **ch** as in ***chip*** **ЧАЙ (chai) tea**

**Ш ш *Ш ш ***sheh **sh** as in ***shot*** **ШАШЛЫК (shashLIHK) shish
kebab**

**Щ щ *Щ щ ***sh(ch)a as above, but drawn out **ЩИ (shhhee) cabbage
soup**

**Ъ ъ *Ъ ъ ***(Hard sign) not pronounced

**Ы ы *Ы ы ***ih **y** as **i** in ***ill*** **ВЫХОД (VIHkhot) exit**

**Ь ь *Ь ь ***(Soft sign) not pronounced

**Э э *Э э ***eh **e** as in ***elephant*** **ЭТАЖ (ehTAHZH) story,
floor of bldg.**

**Ю ю *Ю ю ***yoo **yu** as ***u*** in ***unit*** **ЮВЕЛИРНЫЙ
(yoovehLEERnee)**

**jeweler\'s**

**Я я *Я я ***ya ya as in ***Maya*** **ЯРУС (YAHroos) circle, ring (of
theater)**

#  {#section-14 .unnumbered}

# 

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ##### Everyday Russian Words and Phrases                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

  ----------------------- ---------------------- -------------------------
  What time is it?        КОТОРЫЙ ЧАС?           kah TOH ree chahs

  Tomorrow                ЗАВТРА                 ZAHF trah

  Yesterday               ВЧЕРА                  fchih RAH

  Last night              ВЧЕРА ВЕЧЕРОМ          \" \" VYEH cheh ruhm

  Hello                   ЗДРАВСТВУЙТЕ           ZDRAH stvooy tyeh

  Good morning            ДОБРОЕ УТРО            DOH brah yeh OO troh

  Good evening            ДОБРЫЙ ВЕЧЕР           DOH bree VYEH chir

  Goodbye                 ДО СВИДАНИЯ            dah svee DAH nyah

  Yes                     ДА                     DAH

  No                      НЕТ                    NYEHT

  Please                  ПОЖАЛУЙСТА             pah ZHAH loo stah

  Thank you               СПАСИБО                spah SEE bah

  Excuse me               ПРОСТИТЕ, ИЗВИНИТЕ     prahs TEE tyeh

  I (don\'t) understand   Я (НЕ)ПОНИМАЮ          yah (nee) pah nee MAH yoo

  Please repeat           ПОВТОРИТЕ,ПОЖАЛУЙСТА   pahf tah REE tyeh...

  We (I) need a           НАМ (МНЕ) НУЖЕН        nahm (mnyeh) NOO zhin pih
  translator              ПЕРЕВОДЧИК             ree VOHD cheek

  Telephone me            СКАЖИТЕ МНЕ            skah ZHEE tyeh

  Show                    ПОКАЖИТЕ               pah kah ZHEE tyeh

  Help                    ПОМОГИТЕ               pah mah GEE tyeh

  Stop                    СТОЙТЕ                 STOY tyeh

  Go                      ИДИТЕ                  ee DEE tyeh

  Men\'s restroom         МУЖСКОЙ ТУАЛЕТ         moozh SKOY too ahl YET

  Women\'s restroom       ЖЕНСКИЙ ТУАЛЕТ         ZHEN skee too ahl YET

  How much does it cost?  СКОЛЬКО СТОИТ?         SKOHL kah STOY it

  May I try it on?        МОЖНО ПРИМЕРИТЬ?       MO zhnah pree MYEH rit

  Whom should I pay?      КОМУ СЛЕДУЕТ           kah MOO SLYED oo yit zah
                          ЗАПЛАТИТЬ?             plah TEET

  How much?               СКОЛЬКО?/ПОЧЁМ?        SKOHL kah?/pah CHOHM?

  That\'s expensive       ЭТО ДОРОГО             eh tah DOH rah gah

  Let me taste            ДАЙТЕ ПОПРОБОВАТЬ      DIE tyeh pah PROH bah
                                                 vaht

  I'll take a kilo        Я ВОЗЬМУ КИЛОГРАММ     yah vahs MOO KEE lah

  Half a kilo             ПОЛ-КИЛО               \" \" \" POHL KEE lah

  1 and 1/2 kilo          ПОЛТОРА-КИЛО           \" \" \" POHL tah rah KEE
                                                 lah

  A little more           ЕЩЕ НЕМНОЖКО           yeh SHOH nee MNOH shkah

  A little less           ПОМЕНЬШЕ               pah MEHN sheh

  Wait!                   ПОДОЖДИТЕ              pah dazh DEE tyeh

  How much do I owe?      СКОЛЬКО С МЕНЯ?        SKOHL kah smee NYAH

  Write it, please        НАПИШИТЕ, ПОЖАЛУЙСТА   nah pih SHEE tyeh...

  Monday                  ПОНЕДЕЛЬНИК            pah nee DYEHL nik

  Tuesday                 ВТОРНИК                FTOHR nik

  Wednesday               СРЕДА                  sreh DAH

  Thursday                ЧЕТВЕРГ                chit VYEHRK

  Friday                  ПЯТНИЦА                PYAHT nit sah

  Saturday                СУББОТА                soo BOH tah

  Sunday                  ВОСКРЕСЕНЬЕ            vahs krih SEHN yeh
  ----------------------- ---------------------- -------------------------

  ---- ------ ------------ -------------- --------------------- -------- ------------------------ --
  1           one                         ОДИН                           ah DEEN                  

  2           two                         ДВА                            dvah                     

  3           three                       ТРИ                            tree                     

  4           four                        ЧЕТЫРЕ                         chih TEE ryeh            

  5           five                        ПЯТЬ                           pyaht                    

  6           six                         ШЕСТЬ                          shehst                   

  7           seven                       СЕМЬ                           syehm                    

  8           eight                       ВОСЕМЬ                         VOH syehm                

  9           nine                        ДЕВЯТЬ                         DYEH vyaht               

  10          ten                         ДЕСЯТЬ                         DYEH syaht               

  11          eleven                      ОДИННАДЦАТЬ                    ah DEEN ah tsaht         

  12          twelve                      ДВЕНАДЦАТЬ                     dvee NAH tsaht           

  13          thirteen                    ТРИНАДЦАТЬ                     tree NAH tsaht           

  14          fourteen                    ЧЕТЫРНАДЦАТЬ                   chih TEER nah tsaht      

  15          fifteen                     ПЯТНАДЦАТЬ                     pyeht NAH tsaht          

  16          sixteen                     ШЕСТНАДЦАТЬ                    shihst NAH tsaht         

  17          seventeen                   СЕМНАДЦАТЬ                     sihm NAH tsaht           

  18          eighteen                    ВОСЕМНАДЦАТЬ                   voh sihm NAH tsaht       

  19          nineteen                    ДЕВЯТНАДЦАТЬ                   dyeh viht NAH tsaht      

  20          twenty                      ДВАДЦАТЬ                       DVAH tsaht               

  21          twenty-one                  ДВАДЦАТЬ-ОДИН                  DVAH tsaht ah DEEN       

       22                  twenty-two     ДВАДЦАТЬ-ДВА          DVAH                              
                                                                tsaht                             
                                                                dvah                              

       23                  twenty-three   ДВАДЦАТЬ-ТРИ          DVAH                              
                                                                tsaht                             
                                                                tree                              

       30                  thirty         ТРИДЦАТЬ              TREE                              
                                                                tsaht                             

       40                  forty          СОРОК                 SOH rahk                          

       50                  fifty          ПЯТЬДЕСЯТ             pyaht                             
                                                                dih                               
                                                                SYAHT                             

       60                  sixty          ШЕСТЬДЕСЯТ            shihst                            
                                                                dih                               
                                                                SYAHT                             

       70                  seventy        СЕМЬДЕСЯТ             SYEHM                             
                                                                dih syet                          

       80                  eighty         ВОСЕМЬДЕСЯТ           VOH sihm                          
                                                                dih syet                          

       90                  ninety         ДЕВЯНОСТО             dyeh veh                          
                                                                NOH stah                          

       100                 one hundred    СТО                   stoh                              

       200                 two hundred    ДВЕСТИ                DVYEH                             
                                                                stee                              

       300                 three hundred  ТРИСТА                TREE                              
                                                                stah                              

       400                 four hundred   ЧЕТЫРЕСТА             chih TEE                          
                                                                rih stah                          

       500                 five hundred   ПЯТЬСОТ               pyaht                             
                                                                SOHT                              

       600                 six hundred    ШЕСТЬСОТ              shist                             
                                                                SOHT                              

       1000                one thousand   ТЫСЯЧА                TIH seh                           
                                                                chah                              

       5000                five thousand  ПЯТЬ ТЫСЯЧ            pyaht                             
                                                                TIH                               
                                                                sahch                             
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