North Kazakhstan Region Residents Travel To Russia, Treatment Among Reasons
Photo: Pkzsk.info
Since the early morning of March 21, a long line of vehicles has formed at the Karakoga border checkpoint, located along the Kazakhstan-Russia frontier, Orda.kz reports, citing Petropavlovsk.news.
North Kazakhstan Region residents travel to Omsk and other Russian cities for various reasons.
The key motivations include:
- Cultural Events: In recent months, trips to Russia for entertainment — such as concerts and cultural events in Omsk— have grown increasingly popular
- Medical Services: Many Kazakhstan citizens opt for treatment in Russian clinics. Reasons range from distrust in local healthcare to wanting to avoid long wait times for appointments with specialists
- Family Ties: Many Kazakhstani citizens have relatives living in Russia
- Extended holidays offer an opportunity to visit loved ones and spend time together
Despite the unfavorable ruble exchange rate, Petropavlovsk.news notes that Kazakhstanis continue to travel actively to Russia.
Original Author: Zarina Fayzulina
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