The easiest relocation for Russian citizens — no visa, the Russian language, and working international cards. Almaty and Astana are the IT centres.
Cities in Kazakhstan
About the country
Climate
Sharply continental: cold winters and hot summers. Almaty is milder thanks to the mountains, Astana harsher.
Mentality
A multi-ethnic country with a warm attitude towards Russians, especially in the cities. A well-developed Russian-language media environment.
Language
Kazakh is the official language. Russian is the official language of inter-ethnic communication and is used everywhere in daily life.
Visa
Visa-free for 90 days. Registration is done through eGov. A sole proprietorship can be set up in a day; residence permits are available via employment, business or family.
Overall difficulty of moving
An average score across all cities of the country — from 1 (easy) to 5 (hard).


