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Forget what you think you know about the "Iron Curtain." From the neon-lit streets of Almaty to the turquoise domes of Samarkand, the former Soviet Republics are shedding their "gray" reputation to become the world’s most compelling frontier for travelers seeking soul, spice, and serious value for money. ---
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