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Deoderant, good shampoo and the like can be a little hard to find in central Asia. Almaty is a good place to pick this stuff up if you're in central Asia for any length of time. The shops in Almaty have the most 'western' goods of all kinds. Want a new pair of sneakers or a good pair of jeans? Almaty, and perhaps Tashkent, are the the only places you'll have much luck.
(Expect to pay around the same as you would at home!)
Written Oct 2, 2004
There are places to buy things ranging from rikety magazine stalls to ultra-modern shopping malls. So cash that Tenge.
Written Jun 22, 2007
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There are places to buy things ranging from rikety magazine stalls to ultra-modern shopping malls. So cash that Tenge.
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