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Kumis is a traditional drink commonly found in Central Asia and Russia. It is fermented mare's milk that taste slightly sour and has a small percentage of alcohol due to the lactic acid fermentation. Its unique sour taste comes from the chemical…

Location: The cathedral is located in the city of Almaty, Almaty Region.

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Due to spread of Russian Orthodox in early 20th century, the Bishops of Turkestan and Tashkent decided to build a cathedral to accommodate the religious…

Çäkçäk is a traditional snack found across Central Asia and is the most common snack enjoyed by the Kazakh. The name derived from a Tatar word meaning 'just a little bit'. Çäkçäk are made of deep-fried dough drenched through honey and stacked…

Beshbarmak is the national dish of Kazakhstan that holds the most significant cultural value in the Kazakh cuisine. It translates directly to "Five Fingers", as nomads used to eat this dish with their hands. The dish is usually uses lamb, beef or…

Baursak, otherwise known as Boortsog, is a type of Kazakh dessert or appetizer. They are puffy, fried dough made of butter,milk, yeast and salt water and are usually shaped into triangles or spheres. In Kazakh, 'baur' tranlates directly to 'close…

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The mausoleum is located in the city of Turkestan, Southern Kazakhstan Region.

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Khoja Ahmed Yasawi was a Turkic poet and the head of a Sufism regional school during 12th century, he was highly respected by the…

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The mausoluem is located in the Otyrar District, South Kazakhstan Region.

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According to the legend, Arystan Bab was the associate of prophet Muhammad, and had volunteered to take the order, to pass an persimmon…

Saukele is the most beautiful and lavish element of a bride's costume in Kazakhstan. 'Sau' means 'beautiful and sunny', and 'kele' means 'head' in the Kazakh language. The traditional wedding headwear is well decorated. it is always passed down from…

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The valley is located in the Zhambyl District, Almaty Region.

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There are about 5000 petroglyphs in the valley, which include events like animal hunting and childbirth, and dancing. Numerous figures of divinity…

Kamzol is a kind of tight fit short swing garment that men wear over the shirts. It is made of thick cotton fabrics, woolen fabrics, cotton velvet, velvet, silk and often has long or short sleeves. It is a kind of home clothes that men will not wear…