What languages are spoken in Kazakhstan?
Two main languages are primarily spoken in Kazakhstan: Kazakh and Russian. Many people are bilingual in both Kazakh and Russian. English is taught in public schools – most young people are able to have at least a basic conversation in English.
Which language should I use if I want to visit Kazakhstan?
As a first time visitor to Kazakhstan, you are most likely going to end up in one of the two major cities: Almaty or Astana, where both languages are equally prominent. However, in both cities Russian is wider understood and considering that Russian language learning resources are easier to come by online, it is advised to learn basic Russian phrases to get around Almaty or Astana as a first time visitor.
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