A friend stood on a manhole cover in Atyrau and fell down a very deep hole (over 1 meter) and injuring his leg. These are sometimes unsecured since people (kids) open them up but don't properly replace them. In addition it's fairly common to find holes of various types in and around pavements, uneven paving and other hazards - so watch out especially after dark or if you have had a few beers.
Written Sep 27, 2007
All that Western money has caused resentment among young Kazakhs. The fact that there has been built an "American city" in the center of Atyrau, is very unpopular among the local people. So if you are from/or look like an American, you should be extra careful when you are walking alone after dark...
Written May 19, 2007
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All that Western money has caused resentment among young Kazakhs. The fact that there has been built an "American city" in the center of Atyrau, is very...
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Q: Hy! Im going there next month and I admit that Im a bit scared, predougist and dont know what to espect. Is it ok for a family...

A: I would suggest you research this by googling "Atyrau Kazakhstan Expat" - you'll find there are several sites you can consult for information. Here are a couple to start...
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In the 18th century Kazakh land was joined to Russia. 'Russia', wrote N. M. Karamzin, with access to the Caspian Sea, opened themselves to new sources of wealth and strength.' Colonial policies,...
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Landed here in the dark so never saw the scope of the place..... Was this a good thing or a bad thing.... mmmmm. Being here quite a few weeks and now and there really isnt much to do or see. Here...
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Me and my friend, Kristine, were to lucky Norwegian students who got a summerjob in "Atyrau Institue Of Oil and Gas". We lived in this city for 5 weeks, and it was quite different from a normal...
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The Ural River runs through Atyrau. It's broad and freezes solid in winter, although people are deterred from walking on it since many have fallen through and are drowned. The river is the boundary......
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Atyrau, new oil capital of the Capsian

Out of the blue in the summer 06 an e-mail drpped onto my lap asking me if i'de like to come and work for an oil major in kazakhstan. Stanger things have happened but not to me recently!! I did my......
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