A cash only economy exists. Import of local currency is prohibited. Credit cards are not accepted. Closed on Saturdays. Russian is also spoken.
Summers are very hot and dry and winters are very cold.
Plugs are usually the round 2 pin type. POST Mail to the USA and Western Europe can take anything from two weeks to two months. Conservative clothing should be worn in accordance with religious beliefs. Roads outside of the cities are in poor condition. Services are available to all major towns.