Flea markets in Almaty are not like their European counterparts, but delving into the ruins of seemingly useless things, you can stumble upon quite interesting items that can take their rightful place in numerous collections of collectors. In addition, a hike through the flea ranks may well become a kind of acquaintance with the history and culture of Almaty.
Flea market next to Green Market
Here they sell used things, old phones (for a phone from the 1930s, sellers ask for 6000 tenge), books, watches (on one of the trays they sell watches on a chain, and on the other - wristwatches "Lightning", which were produced for conductors of domestic railways), chests of drawers, army braces and field bags, gramophones and radios, musical instruments, building tool kits, Zenith and Lomo cameras, and other antiques from the Soviet era. If desired, here you can buy a Soviet-made clarinet in a case for 15,000 tenge, as well as items from the Second World War and the October Revolution.
Flea market on Almaty Arbat
Here you will be able to buy magnets, various souvenirs, small coins and badges (their cost is 50-100 tenge), as well as things created by the hands of local residents (necklaces, bracelets, handmade talismans with ornamental stones cost from 1,000 tenge).
Flea book market on Seifullin Avenue
Here you can buy a variety of book editions, including specialized literature, at an average of 100 tenge per item.
Other Markets
At the end of October 2015, a London-style flea market Portobello Road opened for several days in Almaty (this event is planned to be repeated on a regular basis), where everyone was given the opportunity to acquire antiques and antiques (jewelry, badges, interior items) at affordable prices (price category of goods - from 1000 tenge), and not unnecessary things at the next fair. It is worth noting that Portobello Road can become a debut platform for young Kazakhstani artists and designers (they will be able to sell their own paintings and handmade accessories, clothing and jewelry).
Shopping in Almaty
Almaty is the center of shopping in Kazakhstan: people who want to buy quality items or well-known brands come here (large shopping centers and small shops are at their service). Local markets are of no less interest, where you can get kumis, Kazakh delicacies, skullcaps and felt slippers, silver jewelry, and hand-made products.
