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How a Chinese Car Importer Became a Billionaire for the Boom in Consumption in Kazakhstan

Summary by El Pais
When the Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan lived at a quieter pace. Known for its wide avenues, its opera theatre and the highest ice rink in the world, cars were a luxury and Western products were scarce.

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How a Chinese Car Importer Became a Billionaire for the Boom in Consumption in Kazakhstan

When the Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan lived at a quieter pace. Known for its wide avenues, its opera theatre and the highest ice rink in the world, cars were a luxury and Western products were scarce.

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El Pais broke the news in Spain on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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