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Old January 14th, 2009, 01:11 AM   #1
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The Official World Cup 2010 Thread: Tips on Traveling to Almaty

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Any news on this project? There are thousands of English football fans who need to arrange flights to go to the game. If it is in Almaty then it is easy. If it is in Asta, then not so easy.


Любые новости на этом проекте? Тысячи английских футбольных болельщиков которым нужно аранжировать полеты для того чтобы пойти к игре. Если она в Almaty после этого, то легко. Если оно в Астана, то не настолько легком.

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Врядли в Астану или в Алмату прилетит хотя бы тысяча болельщиков. Это вам не выезд в Германию или Бельгию. Перелет в Казахстан для большинства англичан - серьезный удар по бюджету семьи. Думаю прилетит меньше сотни, любителей экстрима и желающих пробить золотой сезон со сборной (золотой сезон на слэнге фанатов - посещение ВСЕХ игр сезона, в т.ч. всех выездных, где бы они не были).
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Old January 14th, 2009, 04:58 AM   #2
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Врядли в Астану или в Алмату прилетит хотя бы тысяча болельщиков. Это вам не выезд в Германию или Бельгию. Перелет в Казахстан для большинства англичан - серьезный удар по бюджету семьи. Думаю прилетит меньше сотни, любителей экстрима и желающих пробить золотой сезон со сборной (золотой сезон на слэнге фанатов - посещение ВСЕХ игр сезона, в т.ч. всех выездных, где бы они не были).
Матч будет в Алмате. Думаю, что приедит не более 300-500 болельщиков. Есть авиакомпании которые обслуживают выездные матчи, поэтому думаю билеты не будут дорогими.
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Old January 26th, 2009, 09:58 PM   #3
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Врядли в Астану или в Алмату прилетит хотя бы тысяча болельщиков. Это вам не выезд в Германию или Бельгию. Перелет в Казахстан для большинства англичан - серьезный удар по бюджету семьи. Думаю прилетит меньше сотни, любителей экстрима и желающих пробить золотой сезон со сборной (золотой сезон на слэнге фанатов - посещение ВСЕХ игр сезона, в т.ч. всех выездных, где бы они не были).
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Heard it all before. At least 2000 of us, easily. You are from Moscow! Remember how many of us turned up there??

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Old January 26th, 2009, 10:01 PM   #4
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Матч будет в Алмате. Думаю, что приедит не более 300-500 болельщиков. Есть авиакомпании которые обслуживают выездные матчи, поэтому думаю билеты не будут дорогими.
You seriously underestimate English fans! There are groups coming via Germany, Latvia and Turkey, as well as direct charter flights. Count us when you see us. And make sure there is plenty of beer in Almaty!
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Old January 26th, 2009, 11:02 PM   #5
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Should I then assume that you will grace us with your presence at the game in June? I certainly do hope so.
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Old January 26th, 2009, 11:06 PM   #6
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Visa advice for England's trip to Kazakhstan

19th January 2009


With England’s storming form in qualifying for South Africa 2010 it’s likely that more fans than expected will be making the trip across Europe and into Asia for the visit to Kazakhstan on Saturday, June 6th, 2009.

Kazakhstan is probably best known in England for being the birthplace of Sacha Baron Cohen’s fictional creation Borat, but we’ll avoid the cheap jokes and leave that to others. No doubt there’ll be an upsurge in sales of those disturbing green man-bikinis though.

However, England fans would be advised to leave those alone and instead spend their time getting in that all important visa application. We always advise supporters to apply as early as possible in order to avoid frustration, as the Kazakhstan authorities may struggle to process thousands of late applications.

The exact venue for the game is still to be confirmed, most of the nation's home games take place in Almaty although there is a possibility the game could go ahead in the capital, Astana.

Click here to download the Kazakhstan visa application.

Click here to read the Free Lions’ guide to completing your Kazakhstan visa.
News item source: http://www.fsf.org.uk/news/kazakhstan-visa-advice.php
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Old January 26th, 2009, 11:33 PM   #7
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Should I then assume that you will grace us with your presence at the game in June? I certainly do hope so.

Flights already booked (Easyjet to Istanbul, Air Astana to Almaty). Less than US$400. Bargain!

I understand the hotels are quite expensive though........
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Old January 27th, 2009, 04:17 AM   #8
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The cheapest decent(bearable for foreigners) option in the center("Golden Quadrat") would set you off $80-100 a night, but if you decide to rent an apartment located not in the Golden Quadrat, somewhere below Tole-Bi above Raimbek (near Zangar Supermarket), it would probably run for 45-65 USD per night.
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Old February 8th, 2009, 09:02 PM   #9
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Apartments sound good. Do you know any websites for booking them?

Are there any no-go parts of Almaty?

Sorry this thread is going off subject a little. Many England football fans are still guessing at Astana or Almaty for the game. As many have already booked trips, I feel internal flights might get booked up quickly!
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Old February 8th, 2009, 10:06 PM   #10
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Apartments sound good. Do you know any websites for booking them?
There are several web sites you can go to. Look here, for example.
I also find the Almaty forum on TripAdvisor a very helpful first hand resource for travelers:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum...84-Almaty.html


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Are there any no-go parts of Almaty?
Almaty is for the most part a very safe place to be. To tell you the truth, I was more worried about my safety while I was walking on the streets of LA than walking around downtown Almaty in the middle of the night. Use your common sense and avoid anything you don’t feel comfortable with. if you're traveling alone, I'd recommend that you stay in hotel/hostel, which is what I always do when abroad, and you'll meet lots of foreigners there and it won't be so lonely that way. At night do not veer off well lit streets and always keep some kind of identification on you(a passport/visa) - police are prone to stopping foreigners and checking their documentation on a whim. Also stay away from the drunks and noisy gatherings on the streets as much as you can.

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Old February 8th, 2009, 10:18 PM   #11
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Sorry this thread is going off subject a little. Many England football fans are still guessing at Astana or Almaty for the game. As many have already booked trips, I feel internal flights might get booked up quickly!
With the new Astana stadium now on hold, the match will most likely be held at the Central Stadium in Almaty.
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Old February 9th, 2009, 09:52 AM   #12
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The match will be held in Almaty (official statement of our football union.
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Old March 13th, 2009, 08:28 PM   #13
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Yes now confirmed as Almaty & 1500 England fans already booked to come.

Thanks for the advice everyone.

Oh, and the drunken groups are most likely to be Englnad fans, but don't worry as the reality is nothing like the reputation these days........
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Old April 18th, 2009, 11:59 PM   #14
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Oh yeah, those fans have all flights and hotels booked already.

Try this site if you need a place to stay:
http://almaty2009football.narod.ru/index.html

Happy stay!
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Old April 20th, 2009, 02:41 AM   #15
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Almaty2009, сайт за 15 минут до поста в этом треде сделал?

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Old June 6th, 2009, 05:46 AM   #16
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Дорогие друзья!!! Наконец-то случилось!!! Сегодня состоится матч, которого мы так долго ждали - Казахстан - Англия. Чтож пожелаем нашим ребятам удачи и не опозорить нас, показать достойную игру... К большому сожалению я не буду присутствовать на стадионе - но зато из-за всей души буду болеть за наших по ТВ... Господа кто пойдет на матч!:!
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Old June 6th, 2009, 06:11 AM   #17
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Мне подарили 2 билета, еще незнаю пойду или нет.
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Old June 6th, 2009, 09:13 AM   #18
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Мне подарили 2 билета, еще незнаю пойду или нет.
Продал по 5000 тг.
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Old June 6th, 2009, 12:17 PM   #19
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По спекулятивной цене? ...

Да, само обидное что многие будут болеть ( в прямом смысле слова) англичанами.

Тем не менее, делаем ставки господа!

Мой прогноз в лучшем варианте 4:2, в пользу англичан естественно.
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Old June 6th, 2009, 12:32 PM   #20
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мой прогноз, что наши если и забьют, то максимум 1 гол.
примерный прогноз:
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