Day two in Taldykorgan. Aigerim explores the old bazaar, visits the poet Ilyas Zhansugurov's literary museum, and walks off lunch in the new Zhastar Park. Along the way, she unpacks the Zhetysu region's 'seven rivers' identity, figures out how far her money goes here, and hears about an upcoming Kazakh wrestling tournament.

Episode 9 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan.

Places in this episode: M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History, Ilyas Zhansugurov Literary Museum, Restoran Zangar, Zhastar Park, Coffee Tree, Zhetysu Monument, Old Bazaar, Zhastar Sports Palace.

Covered: Provincial city life and rhythm, Zhetysu history and identity, Regional museums and local culture, Late summer food and produce, Practical costs and daily budgeting, Sport and local events (wrestling).

Chapters:
00:00 Quiet room
00:36 Old Bazaar
02:16 M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History
04:19 Zhastar Park
06:14 City park
07:31 Night city

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