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Polygon Semipalatinsk Test Site and Museum: open or not?

Last post by cbonin « Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:21 pm
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by steven » Sat May 25, 2019 7:03 am
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Just got a message: the Polygon and the museum will be closed for the whole summer due to maintenance works :-( :-( :-(

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Were you able to find a travel companion? I'm curious about visiting the museum in Kurchatov, but can't ascertain whether or not the town itself is...
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Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:21 pm
Mangystau 4x4 self-drive with convoy

Last post by steven « Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:04 am
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by travelgudu » Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:13 pm

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Hi everyone
is there any company that rent 4x4 cars and organize convoy trip to Mangystau?
We would love to have the independence to drive ourselves...

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has some ideas

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Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:04 am
Car rental Astana

Last post by Duncan Wilson « Mon Jul 07, 2025 1:14 pm

by Duncan Wilson » Mon Jul 07, 2025 1:14 pm

Hi,
Can anybody recommend a reliable company that rents self-drive cars in Astana that can be driven outside the city? I've heard less than positive...

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Last post by Duncan Wilson
Mon Jul 07, 2025 1:14 pm
Camping in Kolsai/Kaindy/Charyn Canyon

Last post by Arcano9 « Sat Jul 05, 2025 3:43 pm

by Arcano9 » Sat Jul 05, 2025 3:43 pm

Hi, I am planning to camp both in the Charyn and somewhere near the lakes now in July. Did you have any recent experiences to share? How difficult...

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Last post by Arcano9
Sat Jul 05, 2025 3:43 pm
Beaches in Aktau

Last post by danracca « Tue Jun 24, 2025 3:43 pm

by danracca » Tue Jun 24, 2025 3:43 pm

Since I'm going all the way from Astana to Aktau to visit the Mangystau area, I was wondering if it's worth to add a couple of days to just chill on...

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Tue Jun 24, 2025 3:43 pm
Kazakhstan Altai border permit Q&A

Last post by EvanMHill « Fri Jun 20, 2025 5:26 pm
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by Marta » Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:37 am
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Hey guys,
I need an advice. I would like to go to the Kazakh Altai for which visit I think I need a permit. Where can I get this permit? Do you know...

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Just the seasonal update about this - in conversation with a few local operators, we submitted information for our permits. I was the only non-CIS...
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Last post by EvanMHill
Fri Jun 20, 2025 5:26 pm
Mangystau car rental recommendations

Last post by LChrigu « Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:03 am
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by Levante » Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:06 am

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Hi, does anyone know a company who rent 4x4 from Aktau to reach Mangystau?
Thanks

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Hello,

We have travelled Mangystau in the past 10 days and and we rented a car in Aktau. After a long search we found the following website: with...

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Last post by LChrigu
Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:03 am
Gyms in Almaty or Astana

Last post by Elaine « Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:13 pm
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by bamur » Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:11 pm

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Hello,

I would like any recommendations for gyms in Almaty or Astana. I prefer to go running outside, but can just go to the gym if that is a...

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@Eric I tried to find the group in facebook but I can't, I'm going to be in Astana later this week and I'm looking for a crossfit location. Thanks

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Last post by Elaine
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:13 pm
Altai region tips

Last post by comito « Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:36 am

by comito » Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:36 am

Hi, ;)

My girlfriend and I are going to Kazakhstan region starting Tuesday 17 June 2025.
We have looked into guesthouses but questions remain about...

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Last post by comito
Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:36 am
Problems on how to pay the toll road and consequences

Last post by Lagerfeld « Fri Jun 13, 2025 11:51 am
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by Joramun » Wed Jun 19, 2024 3:57 am
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Hey 👋🏼

I am currently traveling through Kazakhstan and will arrive in Almaty soon.
On my way I used the toll road between shymkent and Taraz....

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@ Gman69: Thank you very much for your writing that solution. This is really very easy.

I checked now my balance - I still have 3130 Tenge plus at...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Fri Jun 13, 2025 11:51 am
Car insurance in Kazakhstan

Last post by Inaina.marina « Thu Jun 12, 2025 8:08 am
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by Mirmiru » Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:12 am

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In June 2018, I could buy a car insurance on the border between Kyrgyzstan (Chon-Kapka) and Kazakhstan (Aisha-Bibi) at the office of Centras...

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Hello there!

As we crossed the border from Russia very latex we could not find an insurance to buy there. We bought in Atyrau, directly in the...

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Last post by Inaina.marina
Thu Jun 12, 2025 8:08 am
Atyrau - Astrakhan cash question

Last post by mikeincairns « Wed Jun 11, 2025 11:36 am
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by mikeincairns » Thu Mar 06, 2025 12:36 am

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Hi all - sorry for the basic question. I did search but could not find any up-to-date info.

Will be doing the Atyrau - Astrakhan crossing in April...

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Thank you very much.
But I'm planning to go with my motor home from Germany --> PL --> BY --> RUS --> KZ - all together 6000 km, I'll need around 800...

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Last post by mikeincairns
Wed Jun 11, 2025 11:36 am
From Zharkent to Almaty

Last post by carlnaus « Mon Jun 09, 2025 6:27 am
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by cztt346 » Tue Sep 17, 2019 2:29 pm

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As far as I know, there is an international coach bus from Huoerguosi (Horgos) (in China) to Zharkent, then is there a bus travels from Zharkent to...

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Our recent experience:
The manager at our hotel in Zharkent said there was no bus, maybe because it was Sunday and also Eid ul-Adha tho?
She called...

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Last post by carlnaus
Mon Jun 09, 2025 6:27 am
Longterm parking in Kazakhstan

Last post by Cveticvet « Thu May 29, 2025 10:56 am
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by campingoncloudnine » Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:14 pm
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Hello,

My girlfriend and I want to leave our car in Kazakhstan for a few months and travel to Southeast Asia.

Does anyone have experience with...

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Hello everyone,
we are travelling towards Almaty/Bishkek in the mid of June and are looking for a safe parking for some months. Does anyone have a...
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Last post by Cveticvet
Thu May 29, 2025 10:56 am
Oskemen, Katon-Karagai and Kazakh Altai

Last post by Andrea D. « Wed May 21, 2025 12:31 pm
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by benjaminroux » Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:06 am

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I recently spent several days in the Kazakh Altai, and as informations are very difficult to find for this region, here is my feedback and a small...

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I was about to ask the same about permits. From what I've read, it's a week minimum (even if you speed up the process) to have the permit approved....

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Last post by Andrea D.
Wed May 21, 2025 12:31 pm
Lake Markakol lodging

Last post by Andrea D. « Tue May 20, 2025 1:29 pm
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by Andrea D. » Sat May 17, 2025 11:33 am

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We're planning on spending one night on Lake Markakol, and we're trying to find where to stay. So far, I've seen on the internet there's a camping...

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Thank you both!

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Last post by Andrea D.
Tue May 20, 2025 1:29 pm
By car (4WD) from Bartogay to Saty

Last post by steven « Mon May 19, 2025 6:54 am
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by Borek » Sun Mar 31, 2019 3:50 pm

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Hi to all, I am going to Almaty next wednesday and I can't find route from Bartogay Lake to Saty. I will visit Charyn , than I want go to Bartogay...

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yes no snow yet

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Last post by steven
Mon May 19, 2025 6:54 am
Tekes / Shalkodesu Valle / Tuzkol Lake / Narynkol

Last post by steven « Thu May 15, 2025 5:55 am
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by Mosley93 » Tue May 13, 2025 5:42 pm

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Hello,

I’m planning to spend 2-3 days in this area next September. The scenery looks beautiful—it's quite different from what we have in Canada, and...

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There isn't much there - don't expect yurts or hotels or horses easily available. Grab your tent and explore by yourself is the best option....

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Last post by steven
Thu May 15, 2025 5:55 am
Charyn Canyon from Zharkent

Last post by Mab1011 « Wed May 14, 2025 8:27 am

by Mab1011 » Wed May 14, 2025 8:27 am

Hi,
I will be crossing the border from China at Khorgos and want to head on to Almaty. However, since Charyn Canyon is so close to Zharkent I was...

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Wed May 14, 2025 8:27 am
Astana 80th anniversary victory day military parade in May - on which date?

Last post by OWNER « Fri May 09, 2025 4:50 am
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by kenny0 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 4:11 pm

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Hello :)
We will be in Astana in May and would like to see the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World...

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Alma-Ata. 09.05. 2025. Victory day.

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Last post by OWNER
Fri May 09, 2025 4:50 am
Transport cards. Where to buy?

Last post by mikeincairns « Thu May 08, 2025 5:59 pm
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by adi » Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:51 am

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I just spent a few days in Astana where the bus system ticketing system ha gone completely digital. Same applies to Almaty.
Locals mainly use payment...

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The Onay website and app don't have Astana as an option. I guess I'll try to use it when I get to Almaty.

I believe Onay is only for Almaty. Not...

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Last post by mikeincairns
Thu May 08, 2025 5:59 pm
Priozersk tunnels

Last post by Koen « Tue May 06, 2025 9:17 am
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by Red Rex » Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:01 am

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Hi everyone,

I've been planning to go to Priozersk for a while - the other day a friend of mine who's been said he met a Kazakh guy who told him...

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hi, sounds epic, on the west of town is an army depot storage site I see on google satellite can you check if this is operational or you can wonder...

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Last post by Koen
Tue May 06, 2025 9:17 am
Visit to Baikonur

Last post by daviescapucine « Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:14 pm
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by Vivien1939 » Thu Jan 19, 2017 3:50 pm
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Hello, we are a couple from Poland and we will be travelling in Kazakhstan in May 2017. We would like to plan 1-2 days in Baikonur. We are interested...

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Hi,
Is a special permit for an individual visitor still obtainable in 2025?
I also see conflicting information on whether a Russian visa is required,...
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Last post by daviescapucine
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:14 pm
Mangistau trains station yo Aktau airport

Last post by tcol108 « Fri Apr 11, 2025 12:42 pm
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by fossafirenze » Thu Apr 10, 2025 4:29 am

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Hi everyone, does anyone know if there is a bus service from Mangistau train station to Aktau airport? Regards

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If you can, I would suggest a Yandex taxi rather than negotiating with a taxi driver.

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Last post by tcol108
Fri Apr 11, 2025 12:42 pm
Priozersk (how?)

Last post by Arcano9 « Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:58 am
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by louislk » Thu Jun 02, 2016 2:35 pm
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Hi there,
I'm now in Kz going arround and I'd like to go in the south of the city Priozersk, south of Sari-shagan, west of Balkash. I don't find...

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Hi, I am going to Priozersk on 19 July, coming by train from the north (Astana, Karaganda). If someone wants to join me, let me know.
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Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:58 am

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