Introducing Eastern Kazakhstan
Ust-Kamenogorsk, a relatively prosperous regional capital, is the gateway to the Altay Mountains – one of the most beautiful corners of Kazakhstan but one for which you need to plan ahead because a border-zone permit is required.
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The region’s other main city, Semey, is one of Kazakhstan’s most historically interesting places but suffers from the effects of Soviet nuclear testing in the nearby Semipalatinsk Polygon.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Travel Permits in Eastern Kazakhstan
by CentralAsia_traveler 14 March 2008
The latest LP-CA would be the best source for prices. You'll really enjoy Semey, especially if you make contact with the agency, the…
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RE: Travel Permits in Eastern Kazakhstan
by fist_full_of_visas 13 March 2008
Hey CentralAsia_traveler, that's awsome. Thanks a lot for the help! Oh, I don't suppose you know figures or prices do you? Semey is the…
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RE: Travel Permits in Eastern Kazakhstan
by CentralAsia_traveler 13 March 2008
I believe you only need permits if you are going off the main highways and into the Altai Mountains near the border regions. You are…
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