“The trade volume has fallen dramatically. We really feel the crisis biting.” Standing outside his rented container where a variety of men’s clothing is on display, Aleksey’s mood is gloomy. It is a weekday morning and Dordoi Bazaar is a far cry from the trading hustle and bustle of the not-so-distant past.
“The economic crisis in Russia is affecting us all. Fewer people come from Russia and Kazakhstan to buy here, as the ruble and [Kazakh] tenge have collapsed and it isn’t convenient for them any longer,” Aleksey adds.
Porters at Dordoi market Source: Elyor Nematov
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Source: Kabar News Agency
