Going on a trip, we usually want to bring home some memorabilia that would refresh the memories of the trip. Here are some tips for choosing Kazakh souvenirs that reveal the culture, history, natural originality and wealth of the country.
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Altai honey Honey is the most valuable gift that Nature itself has given to humanity. The real medicine comes from a pure and fertile land. Honey products can be purchased in the farm "Pyat Sot", and in the honey shops "Paseka" and "Pchelka Maya".
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Velvet antlers Unique therapeutic and biologically active medications from antlers - young horns of Altai marals: pantohematogen, powder compositions for baths, alcohol and honey tinctures, medications in the form of chips, tablets and capsules. A real treasure trove of health! In addition to pantotherapy centers, antler medicines can be purchased in the souvenir shop "Sad dolgoletiya" and in the honey shops "Paseka" and "Pchelka Maya". |
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Kazy Kazy is a traditional Kazakh sausage made of horse meat - the next kazakh souvenir popular abroad. Quite peculiar for an unsophisticated guest, the dish becomes a favorite delicacy for true gourmets. Kazy can be purchased at the meat stalls in the market, in any city or village. The prepared dish can be enjoyed in all restaurants with national cuisine: Qurt and Wine, Meiman, Toy Duman, Halva, Aristocrat, Dastur and others. |
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Pine nuts Another real gift of nature, which contains a lot of useful substances. Pine nuts are used in traditional medicine. Nuts can always be found in markets and bazaars. At the market in the village of Cheremshanka they are sold all year round. |
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Kese (tea set) No feast in Kazakhstan is complete without a tea party. By serving fragrant tea with milk in a bowl, the hosts give a special gesture of respect to the guest. Tea sets and other types of dishware in the national style can be purchased in souvenir shops: “Boutique №4”, “Blik”, and from artisans: Orazgaliyev A.D., Dzhalymbekov B. M., and others. |
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Kurt Kurt is a fermented milk product, home-made unripe cheese, an excellent addition to beer. Traditional home-made kurt can be purchased in bazaars and markets, as well as in all restaurants with national cuisine. |
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Silver Jewelry Silver jewelry from Kazakhstani artisans are made in the best traditions of the craft. Kazakh zergers (jewelers) used a variety of techniques: stamp, grain, engraving, embossing, coining and filigree. You can check out and buy souvenirs made of silver in the jewelry stores "Yantar", "Izumrud" or directly from craftsmen: Mukazhanov Zh. Z., Dalentaev B. A., and others. |
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Tubeteika (Skullcap) Tubeteika with embroidery is in great demand among representatives of absolutely different countries and all age categories. The national headdress can be purchased at many souvenir shops, such as “Empire”, “Boutique №4” or “Blik”. |
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Felt products Felt products become a hallmark not only of East Kazakhstan Region, but also a brand of the whole Kazakhstan. Guests from different countries are happy to take them home as a gift. Felt products can be purchased in the souvenir shops like “Empire”, “Boutique №4”, “Blik” and others. |
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Kamcha Men will like the leather whip -kamcha. It is an essential part of the life of steppe nomads. Kamcha and other attributes of horse gear can be purchased from masters of arts and crafts, such as Zhumatai A. Zh., Nazarkhan S. N., as well as in souvenir shops: “Empire”, “Boutique №4”, “Blik” and others. |
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Collectible coins The Kazakhstan Mint produces jewelry and silver coins, which will be an excellent souvenir not only for collectors. You can check out and buy the products you like at the branch of the National Bank in Ust-Kamenogorsk, on Kazakhstan street, 3. Additionally, you may choose a jewelry coin on the website of the National Bank. The coins are also sold in a branch of “Munzen” online store. |
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Crafts of folk artisans There are handicrafts made of birch bark, felt, leather and picturesque paintings with views of East Kazakhstan. East Kazakhstan is famous for the masters of arts and crafts; you can check out and buy the products directly from our artisans. |
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Dombra Dombra is a two-stringed Kazakh national instrument. Dombra and many other national musical instruments are made by our masters: Sarsenov A. B., Akhaev E. N., and others. |
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