http://Gumir.tigblog.org/ What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/375549
These are Islam - 38, Russian Orthodox Church - 14, Old Believers - 2, Ahmadiyya – 2, Roman Catholic Church - 5, Judaism - 2, Lutheran Church - 5, Evangelical Christian-Baptists - some 20, Seventh-Day Adventists - 5, Pentecostals 4, Presbyterians, Bible-Christians and affiliated sects - over 40, Jehovah's Witnesses - about 30, New Apostolic Church - 2, Unification Church - 2, Buddhism - 2, the Last Testament Church – 1, Charismatic Associations - 16, Church of Jesus Christ - 2, Bahai - 2, New Orientalistic Associations (Society for Krishna Consciousness, Vaisnava, Shri Chinmoy, etc.) - 4, Biblical Church - 1, esoteric (Great White Brotherhood) - 1, Armenian Gregorian Church - 1, Transcendental Meditation - 1, Scientologists - 1 and others.

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Description: Kok Tobe (Kazakh: Green Hill) a mountain on the south-eastern outskirts of Almaty. It is also the name of the popular recreation name on the top of the mountain.

The Kok Tobe recreational area has a variety of amusement-park type attractions and restaurants, as well as a number of good viewpoints. It is connected to downtown Almaty by Swiss Funicular.

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"The situation is that in some years on the top stores of many Almaty apartments houses there would be no water," the newspaper says.

The reason for this is a sharp deficit of water, which is already for several years is being experienced in the city. At the same time the consumption is growing with every year. "In 2006 Almaty drank 272 million cubic metres of water, in 2007 - 292 million. Now daily water consumption makes up for 820 - 840 thousand cubic meters in 24 hours," the newspaper runs.

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Otherwise it is a very young, cosmopolitan city(mostly to a Russian and central Asian extend) and by far the wealthiest and consequently expensive city in Central Asia. The place has most bars, restaurants and night clubs and the region's largest student population. I know it might not mean much for you all, but trust me coming from the student-starved Geneva this is one exciting place!

full article: http://www.almatycity.com/index.php?newsid=154]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 01:01:00 EDT http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/372095 http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/371547 Almaty, Kazakstan

Description: This blue turquoise dome mosque is very beautiful, the biggest Mosque in Almaty and it's the new main central building of Islam in the city. This true Central Asia style of mosque has 5 graceful minarets, all with blue domes.

For performance muslim rite, come all Almaty's ethnic groups: Kazakhs, Tatars, Turks, Azerbaijanese, Dungans, Uigurs and more. Particularly much folk at Juma (kazakh friday). Build-up instead of older Almaty's Mosque. Near Mosque: Green Bazaar, Almaty's Arbat.

via http://www.almatycity.com/index.php?newsid=86]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 02:14:00 EDT http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/371547 http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/370147 Almaty, Kazakstan

Description: The dominant project by russian architect's Zenkov. Svyato-Voznesensky Cathedral (Cathedral of Holy Ascension) was built in 1904. Almaty's building which survived the 1911s earthquake. The cathedral is built entirely of wood, and without nails. The walls are painted with sharp colours, mainly blue, green and red. The snow-capped mountains just stands behind the church's domes and the bulbs and give the city an incredible amazing atmosphere.

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The Zailiyskiy Alatau is the most northern range in the Northern Tien Shan Mountains. Its highest peak is Talgar (4973 meters). The Zailiyskiy Alatau possesses both easy (non-categorical) and difficult passes, and a vast glaciation zone. They are distinguished be a rare diversity of flora and fauna, and it is possible to see the maral (Cervus elaphus), the roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), the Siberian ibex (Capra sibirica), the wild boar (Sus scrofa), the wolf (Canis lupus), the fox (Vulpes), the badger (Meles meles) and various rodents. Also resident in the region are the Tien Shan brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) and the snow leopard (Uncia uncia).

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Description: Charyn's Canyon - "kazakh Colorado", is an 80km canyon in Kazakhstan on the Charyn River 200km east of Almaty close to the Chinese border. One part of it is known as Valley of Castles for its unusual rock formations, it is somewhat reminiscent of the Grand Canyon.

Commonly referred to as Dolina Zamkov (russian Valley of the Castles), Charyn's Canyon is one finest nature spots. With fantastic Grand canyon-style rock sculptures and multi-coloured gorges, the 80 km canyon has excellent canyoning hiking.

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The event is being organized by Iteca exhibition company and officially supported by Kazakhstan’s Healthcare Ministry, the Almaty Akimat (municipality), Kazakh National Medical University and Medtechnika Joint Stock Company.

KIHE – 2008 is the largest international healthcare exhibition in the region. The previous year 192 companies from 23 countries took part in the exhibition.

The event will serve as a platform for the international companies to tap the vast Central Asian market. In 2008, the Kazakhstan Government alone plans to allocate about $1.1 bln to the healthcare development, which is 40 % higher than in 2007.

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The other one is a dike, which is a fine piece of engineering, and was created to protect the city from mud floods. Here is the famous skating rink with artificial ice in the valley between beautiful mountains on 1691 m above the sea level. A little upper of the stadium you can see the setting pool with the crystal water which is used for the ice on the skating rink.

full article: http://www.almatycity.com/index.php?newsid=18]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 11:54:00 EDT http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368723 http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368585 Almaty, Kazakhstan

Description: Have you ever been in Germany: to walk oin ancient streets, paved with stones, to admire small, practically doll houses drowning in colors, grandiose locks of the last centuries? And whether you tried the real German cuisine which is considered to be the best in Europe?

Now inhabitants and visitors of southern capital needn't to make tiresome long trips to feel the charm of Swabian hospitality, and to plunge into special atmosphere of German gashtets.

For those who is able and likes to have a rest, round-the-clock beer restaurant Swabian Small House has flung open the doors. It is executed in the best traditions of German gashtet where it would be desirable to come again and again: to try national cuisine, good wine, fresh beer, tactful service and pleasant rest.

full article: http://www.almatycity.com/index.php?newsid=51]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 05:57:00 EDT http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368585 http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368511 Almaty - Kazakhstan's first kosher restaurant opened it's doors for business Wednesday in what Jewish community leaders said was a symbol of their culture's revival in the mainly Muslim Central Asian state.

Kazakhstan, a steppe nation of nomadic roots, has prided itself on being relatively tolerant toward other religions compared with other ex-Soviet states.

Kazakhstan's chief Rabbi Yeshayah Cohen recited a prayer and greeted community members as the brick-and-wood tavern, called "Kosher" and financed by private investors, opened in Kazakhstan's financial capital.



full article: http://www.almatycity.com/index.php?newsid=78]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 01:24:00 EDT http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368511 http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368185 Almaty, Kazakhstan

Description: Murphy's is a classic Irish pub catering to the expat community and locals who want to be seen. The spacious and well-designed interior provides plenty of room to rub elbows with the mates or just have an intimate conversation over a meal. For those who need their sports fix, Murphy's has always got something showing on one of the two TV's downstairs. They've also got a pool table upstairs and a massive TV. for viewing any one of their 900 videos, which are also available for rent.

For those expats visiting Almaty for the first time, I would suggest Mad Murphy's Pub, especially when either the Brits or Aussies are playing football. The place is packed with both, and quite noisy. But it is nice to hear English and find conversation with some great people. I should add, that you can get some western style food here , nice helpings served with a smile. On warmer days at lunch time nice to sit outside on terrace enjoying those french fries, milk shake and cheese burger.

http://www.almatycity.com/]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 14:29:00 EDT http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368185 http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368329 Almaty on the Plaza of Republic ceremony of laying flowers to the monument of Independence took place.

Mayor of Almaty Akhmetzhan Essimov participated in the ceremony, as well as participants of the Great Patriotic War, members of the coordination council of veterans and invalids of the Afghanistan War, representatives of city maslikhat, political parties, as well as young generation of the city.
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“We will constantly inform through mass media of interest-holders, how is the work doing. Crediting of the companies will begin after holidays. Working group will be created by Akimat and State Architecture and Construction Control Department, which will look after allocated the state means. Everything will be under control, starting from construction estimate and finishing of construction term,” said deputy Mayor of Almaty Victor Dolzhenkov on special press conference.




full article: http://www.almatycity.com/index.php?newsid=144]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 04:05:00 EDT http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368331 http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368333 Words By Brigid Keenan

As the wife of a British diplomat, Brigid Keenan has dutifully followed her travelling husband around the world wherever he goes including, most recently, Kazakhstan’s largest city, Almaty. In her recently published book, Diplomatic Baggage she has compiled her experiences in humorous detail. Here she explains the allure of Almaty and its surroundings. Words Brigid Keenan.

Just over four years ago my husband, who is a diplomat, was posted to Kazakhstan. A couple of months later, in the middle of winter, I flew out to join him. This was bad timing, I am definitely not a winter person and it was bitterly cold – even the spectacular view of the Tien Shan mountains out of my bedroom window couldn’t cheer me up. I can’t skate or ski so the enormous outdoor rink at Medeo and the slopes at Chimbulak were wasted on me; I was too scared to drive the car because of the snow and ice and even just going for a walk was slippery and difficult. I couldn’t speak a word of Russian and had to communicate with my cook using sign language and sounds (moo for beef, cluck cluck for chicken, baaa for lamb). And I missed my daughters and my friends back in England. I felt isolated and lonely.




full article: http://www.almatycity.com/index.php?newsid=143]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 10:05:00 EDT http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368333 http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368335 Almaty (STF RFCA) in the secondary market sector, two deals with common shares KZ1C05500018 (aUTMK) of Ust-Kamenogorskiy titanium-magnesium combine JSC (Ust-Kamenogorsk) were registered.

The deals were conducted with 260 shares at the price of KZT 27,000.00 per each one for the total sum of KZT 7,020,000.00 or equivalent $58,266.93 at the current exchange rate.

Full list of symbols of issuers and securities traded on KASE are given at: kase.kz/instruments/





full article: http://www.almatycity.com/index.php?newsid=142]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 11:05:00 EDT http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368335 http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368337 Almaty and Astana in Kazakhstan to boost bilateral trade and attract investments from Kazakhstan into the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

During their three-day visit, the Ras Al Khaimah delegation met with several representatives from Kazakhstan's business community and also senior government officials.

Serge Guillaume conveyed the best wishes of Dr. Khater Massaad, CEO of RAKIA, to the Kazakh discussion partners and also expressed his satisfaction about the opportunity given to explore cooperation avenues with Kazakhstan.




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BankTech is a single exposition and platform for the latest information decisions and directions in the financial industry of Kazakhstan and Central Asian countries. The exhibition reflects the real market, proposes cooperation opportunities for representatives of the large international, Kazakhstani and Central Asian companies.



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"The head of the city told about plans on solution of great number of problems of Almaty city, firstly, - "suspended" construction of living objects and unresolved destiny of shareholders," the management on public relations informs.





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"The head of the city told about plans on solution of great number of problems of Almaty city, firstly, - "suspended" construction of living objects and unresolved destiny of shareholders," the management on public relations informs.]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 02:05:00 EDT http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368523 http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368345
The event is organized by «Ariptes» Almaty Confederation of non-governmental organizations under the support of Internal Policy Department, Kazinform reports.





full article: http://www.almatycity.com/index.php?newsid=137]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 10:05:00 EDT http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368345 http://Gumir.tigblog.org/post/368343 Venue: Atakent Exhibition Center, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Dates: 27-30 May, 2008
Organizers: ITE Group Plc. (Great Britain), Iteca Llc. (Kazakhstan), ITE Moscow (Russia), EUF (Turkey)

The year of foundation: 1994. The annual exhibition KITEL in 2008 will be held already for the 15th time. The exhibition every year is all more influential and prestigious event by event in the field of telecommunications, computer, information, bank technologies in Kazakhstan and the Central Asia.

Previous factor on KITEL 2007:
• 250 companies from 20 countries worldwide participate;
• Domestic exhibitors at – 58%;
• International exhibitors – 42%;
• There are 9 230 trade specialists from Kazakhstan, Central Asian countries, Russia and abroad have visited KITEL 2007.



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