Kusman Karimovich Shalabayev, advisor-coordinator for self-government issues under the akim of Almala district, deputy of city council:

Far from foreign shores even Turkistan is not available for us.

Honestly there is no time even on weekends, no time to rest. Last year I have rested more or less for 10 days. And this year, probably, it will be as well. If I live to see these days, I'll go home to Makanchi, and then I want to realize my dream and go to Turkistan.

Foreign countries became available to us, it can be said that every second has been there. But before you go out of the country, it will not be superfluous to see your sightseeing and weigh everything properly.

Thanks God, our land is not without beauty, holiness and majesty. Wherever you go in the country, there are sacred places that will fill the soul and body with strength and health, excellent tourist area. And we still go by the beaten track "we never no the worth ...". We want to catch up with other countries, but why do we have to follow in their footsteps? We are rich in own traditions and culture. Indeed, some say there are no more hospitable people than Kazakhs. Why not use this feature, which is wasted.

I think that the sphere of tourism, recreation zones in Kazakhstan is in the development stage. In the future, we will be on par with other countries.

I wish a good rest and good health to everyone who went on holiday.

Shalabaev Kusman. Far from foreign shores even Turkistan is not available for us. // The Almaty Akshamy №74 (3462) 02.07.2005

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