Almaty's Reinvented City Transformation

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Almaty, Kazakhstan: How a drab Soviet metropolis became Central Asia’s capital of cool | CNN

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Since the collapse of the USSR , Kazakhstan ’s largest city has evolved from a drab, run-of-the-mill Soviet metropolis into the urban star of Central Asia .

Along the way, the city has developed one of the world's most beautiful metro systems, grown into a thriving banking and finance center.

Almaty has also reshaped its traditional gastronomy into a nouvelle cuisine.

The Abilkhan Kasteev State Art Museum is the nation’s primary showcase of Kazakh creations.

The Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture will host contemporary music, dance, film, fine art and theater.

The Almaty Metro is renowned for its elaborately decorated stations, in particular Zhibek Zholy .

Renion Park Hotel delivers mid-range comforts and service at bargain prices.

Auyl restaurant in the Medeu Valley south of the city is also a design-savvy feast for the eyes.

The seven branches of Lanzhou , a noodle house, and Sandyq Restaurant beside the Novotel City Center are popular spots for traditional Kazakhstani cuisine.

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