Being Black in Almaty Kazakhstan. The Truth!

Being Black in Almaty Kazakhstan. The Truth!
Francois Marc walks around Almaty, Kazakhstan and interviews people about how it is to be Black in Kazakhstan. Many Black or African Americans ask me if it is okay and safe for Black Americas to travel to Almaty Kazakhstan. As I speak to many Kazakh people about this topic, I hope this video can offer some details and insight for Black Americans looking for information about traveling to Almaty Kazakhstan.
If you are thinking of coming to Almaty Kazakhstan, then think no longer and come! There are amazing things to do in a country that is full of good food, friendly people, and amazing sites, even on the city streets of Almaty. You won't be disappointed if you come to Almaty, Kazakhstan!
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[@francoismarc3]

Sorry for the late upload...As some of you know, Im in Mongolia. I broke my wrist jumping off a horse to save my life. I hope you enjoy this topic that many people ask me about. Let me know what you think!! Love you all!

[@mrmkua]

О мой бог! Выздоравливай дружище! Надеюсь всё не так серьезно!

[@0.x.0845]

Get well soon buddy

[@menhera-jq4si]

Are you ok right now? I hope you get well soon ❤

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

OMG, I hope you heal fast and please be extra careful Francoise!!

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so very much!!❤​@menhera-jq4si

[@albina6358]

Как же понравились слова парня вначале! «Ты можешь быть кем угодно здесь и чувствовать себя как дома, если ты считаешь это место домом» 🫂

[@kenel8768]

❤❤❤

[@francoismarc3]

Wonderful words:)

[@Sharada38]

база

[@tartarianknight33]

как говорят: Чувстуйте себя как дома, но не забывайте что в гостях!

[@LikeAGentlemanPlease]

That’s not true, but I like to believe that.

[@PositiveMe100]

I feel like the reason people are chill here regarding race is also because compared to East Asian countries, kazakhs don’t suffer much from colorism. There are light skin toned kazakhs and dark skin toned kazakhs and society accepts both as beautiful, you won’t find skin-bleaching creams like you would in South Korea, China, Thailand etc.

[@ubushaevagulsagi8374]

there is still some colorism in Kazakhstan but it doesn’t affect your life to the point of making it harder. Luckily it is dying out bcs colorism is mostly is uplifted by older people and younger ones doesn’t care about it

[@yz2374]

Facts some Kazakhs are as dark as Wesley snipes 😂

[@francoismarc3]

Lol

[@francoismarc3]

Heeey, thanks for this info! Gives me a deeper look into your culture:)

[@eileenismailova]

Why would they? They ancestors spent most of the time outside and only sickly and old folk were hanging out inside yurts. Other Asian regions associate pale skin with being upper class also historically

[@arhi-y9w]

Bro, it’s not the color of your skin that matters, but what kind of person you are!

[@francoismarc3]

This is true, but there are many African Americans who think they will be discriminated against by their skin color if they travel to Kazakhstan. I made this video to show them there is no problem:) Thanks for your comment!!

[@ascarycasta]

Yup but its Its how the States think and think they're so self centre "me me me"

[@tokhtarkenesbekov967]

@@francoismarc3really?

[@francoismarc3]

Really​@@tokhtarkenesbekov967

[@Salmarules]

Well because the religion is mostly Islam there and they don’t see race they just see people

[@alibekorazbay]

Looking at your video, I looked at my city in a different way. Almaty is indeed a diverse and green city. Pleased to see you in our country, Francois. Rahmet for the video! Have a nice trip in the future!

[@francoismarc3]

Rahmet, for watching! You have a jewel in Almaty...please take care of her:) I'll come back there soon. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment!:)

[@markeastonlimousine]

I’m so glad you posted this video, I’m going to Almaty for a few days next month, basically because I love Kazakh music, and my wife read some negative stuff on the web and was feeling scared, so I showed her this video and she feels much better now, thank you so much!

[@francoismarc3]

This is the comment I was waiting for!! I make these videos to ease people's fear. You two will have a lovely time in Almaty.. but a couple of days is too short. I'm sure you'll extend your stay or go back soon!!

[@markeastonlimousine]

@@francoismarc3 the reason I’m going is I recorded a song called “Kazakhstan” last year and it’s become my highest streamed song of all time, so I’ve recorded a follow up song called “Almaty” and I’m going there to shoot some footage for a video clip, and buy another Dombra! I’m hoping to go back again for longer next year!

[@francoismarc3]

@@markeastonlimousine You are living the dream!!! More power to you and much success!!! Keep moving forward!!

[@vevoeminem276]

@@markeastonlimousinelet me hear it, bro. Where I can listen to it?

[@18.X]

Hi, Mark! I’ve watched your dombra playing video. Well done! Be sure people here will be very glad to meet you. Especially if they’ll know that you play dombra. Almaty is a very musical city. Theatrical and musical seasons are opening in the September. But festivals happen any time of the year. If you’ll be on August 17 here - on the hippodrome will be Kinga farm derby. Usually it ends with the small ethnic rock music concert. Anyway, you and your wife are very welcome to Kazakhstan.

[@FreeMan-uc7zx]

Hope you enjoyed your stay here! Please visit Astana and most importantly East Kazakhstan, it has spectacular nature! ✊️

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, I enjoyed there so much! I'm planning to go back after my wrist surgery! I should not have left there...I'll check out the East Side too!!

[@tamusvaa]

Thank you, Francois, for the wonderful and interesting video! Kazakhstan will always welcome you, and my friends and I will be glad to see you. I am happy to be a part of such a 🤩🤩🤩 video.

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks, angel:) I'll be seeing you soon. Thanks for being in the video and for your friendship♡♡♡

[@Beksultan9]

Glad to know that many tourists from around the world talking about the country and enjoying being here in my homeland in Kazakhstan🇰🇿.thanks for your opinion 🔥

[@francoismarc3]

You are very welcome! A wonderful place to visit. I wonder if I could live there:)

[@Togyzbaeva]

I’m Kazakh who lives in the US for the last 5 years.. and I really enjoyed watching your videos! They were very informative and fun! I hope next time you can explore the capital and mb some other cities like Aktau or Shymkent (my hometown). Thx!

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thanks so much for watching!! I'll be sure to visit the capital during my next trip to Kazakhstan!! I want to explore your country in detail!!

[@dalaivan2657]

I love Kazakhstan. We Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are same blood, nomadic brothers.

[@francoismarc3]

I love that country as well! We have that in common!!!:)

[@arystanbekjetisy7329]

No mongols are chinese

[@Heinrich96]

Kazakhstan is famous for its hospitality, unless you're a pick up artist.

[@francoismarc3]

Whoa, do you mean womanizers? Kazakhstan has beautiful women, but there's so much more to the country than that...

[@I.N.F.I.N.I.U.S]

​@@francoismarc3 *_не нужно на женщин глазеть и домогаться._*

[@Алик-л8ж3й]

​@@I.N.F.I.N.I.U.Sсогласен

[@tacituskilgore2258]

That’s true man

[@Pumadota]

but kazakh girls like foreigners

[@kddderrkddderr7979]

Қазақстан үшін жақсы пікіріңізге рахмет

[@I.N.F.I.N.I.U.S]

Одай айтпаңыз

[@I.N.F.I.N.I.U.S]

Олай айтпаңыз

[@bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb6]

​​ енді не ұнамалы сендерге, шет мемлекеттен келген адам Қазақстанды мақтаса осылай шығасыңдар.

[@vostochnyikalendar]

@@bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb6дұрыс жаздыңыз

[@Arenabreakout48]

​@@bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb6жағымпаздық сол

[@florin3001]

Discrimination based on skin color existed in America, we have our own filter and we do not look at people under someone else’s filter

[@francoismarc3]

I understand!

[@xuanitas]

Россия также многонациональная страна. Но менталитет казахов, казахстанцев сильно отличается от русских. Большинство россиян нетерпимы к азиатам и другим неславянам. Они закрыты, грубы. Русские, приезжая в Казахстан, приятно удивляются нашему гостеприимству

[@mirkotej]

Не все такие казахи. Большинство таких с севера.

[@ханахметов-м6с]

@@mirkotej каких?

[@mirkotej]

@@ханахметов-м6с гостеприимных

[@ханахметов-м6с]

@@mirkotej большинство гостеприимных на севере?) смешная шутка) единственное что можно с точностью сказать что менее гостеприимные это русифицированные казахи

[@mirkotej]

@@ханахметов-м6с как скажешь. Видать тебе больше повезло на таких, мне наоборот

[@Lali-y9b]

Personally, being a Kazakh, I love black people. They are so special and they give off such a cool vibe, they are positive and very beautiful. And all my friends also treat dark-skinned people well. Perhaps I would like my future husband to be dark-skinned.

[@bricology]

"They are so special and they give off such a cool vibe, they are positive and very beautiful." What -- ALL of them? That's just silly. Black people are no better or worse, no more or less "cool", "positive" or "beautiful" than the members of any other ethnic group.

[@francoismarc3]

I don't think she meant all of us...There is nuance in here comment if you can see:)

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks for your comment!:)

[@mrbelton1871]

I'm glad that you're helping to present our country in a positive light for foreigners! Kazakhstan is often seen through well-worn stereotypes, and unfortunately, many still associate Kazakhstan with Borat. Additionally, the "-stan" suffix tends to carry a negative connotation, similar to Afghanistan. Keep up the good work in breaking down these stereotypes, and thank you for your efforts!

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much! I actually never saw Borat hahaha. I'll get around to it one day!:)

[@МусабалиевТлиужан]

​@@francoismarc3не надо смотреть фильм Борат,в нём нас казахов выставляют идиотами и посмешищем для всего мира.😂

[@RaminaSerikova]

THANK YOU for such a nice content, looking forward to see you back again, welcome to Kazakhstan

[@francoismarc3]

My absolute pleasure, and thank you so much for giving me your time!:) I'll be back soon!

[@Arenabreakout48]

На куя? Чтобы снимать контент наподобие: Нашёл себе девушку на филиппине, тайланде и т.д!?

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

I would love to go to Kazakhstan after watching this video Francois. It really seems like a very hospitable and beautiful country like you said. From what I learned from my friend from Uzbekistan, he said Kazakhstan people are a very diverse group of people with many different ethnic groups with a variety of European and East Asian features. Even mixed with Mongol tribes, Uralic, and Iranian people. That is why many Kazakhs look "Asians" I guess!! Lastly, I am also from Atlanta Francois. I used to live close to Emory University in DeKalb County and often went to Buckhead Lenox Square Shopping Mall a lot. I am sure you have been there too. I miss Atlanta very much, especially the Southern hospitality and vibe. The autumn weather is so beautiful in Atlanta with leaves changing colors. Do you miss Atlanta too? Enjoy your stay in Kazakhstan and job well done with this video brother!!

[@francoismarc3]

Heeeey, thanks for taking time to wite this message! I do miss Atlanta, sometimes, but not the summer humidity lol. I have been to the places you mentioned:) Kazakhstan really stole my heart. I haven't seen much of the country, but from what I have seen, it's amazing. I hope you can visit there one day...what an amazing land with even more amazing people.:)

[@ГульсараБертлеуова]

❤❤❤

[@maxh7637]

Uzbeks are even more diversed people, tho. You got your friend wrong.

[@06marsik91]

Look like Asian 💀 we ARE asian, bro…

[@АлуаСултан-б3ь]

Наше государство создали потомки Чингизхана. Наши ханы от его первого сына Жоши.

[@azoretoss]

Everyone are pleased to visit and live in Kazakhstan, no matter your skin colour or other appearance stuff, I am glad to see that you liked to be here, come visit Kz again! ❤

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much for saying that! There were many nasty comments earlier, but I'm happy to see this positive one! Thanks again!!!:)

[@takami666YT]

Francois, don’t let the negative comments get to you! I enjoyed watching the video, every country every nation have their own “Karens” and they flooded your comment section, but I think that’s for the best for future engagement. Best of luck and get well soon! I’ve never been to east kazakhstan and it will be interesting to watch for me as well, even though I’m local from Almaty

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thanks so much. There are a lot more positive comments than negative ones, but the negative ones seemed to hit me hard. Thank you for reminding me that there are Karen's everywhere. If my wrist feels okay at the end of this month, I may return to Kazakhstan for a couple of weeks. The east sounds like a wonderful place to explore. Maybe I'll see you there too:)

[@damelyj4091]

glad you enjoyed your stay! love from KZ💘

[@francoismarc3]

I loved it so much! I'll be back soon!!!:)♡♡♡ love as well:)

[@dastanalshev475]

Thanks a lot for your videos about Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 I really love your positivity and your presentation of our country to the world, big love brother 💗 You're always welcome here

[@francoismarc3]

Wow...that makes me feel really good. Thank you so much for that. I'll definitely be back VERY soon!

[@PatrickFitzgerald88]

@@francoismarc3 Why don't you stay out of non-black countries?

[@mustafayeet]

Ive really never seen many tourist coming to Kazakhstan but im glad that you came and saw what we as a country had to offer

[@francoismarc3]

I'm coming again soon. I was so impressed and inspired that I must return soon:)

[@mustafayeet]

@@francoismarc3 try some of our dumplings called manta/манта trust me it's so good like dumplings from china

[@Dieudonne-h4h]

Thank you for portraying a positive image of Kazakhstan. I am Black, I live and work here in Kazakhstan, and I love it.

[@francoismarc3]

My pleasure! I'm happy you are enjoying your time there!!!

[@Barsik56732]

Mate, doesn’t matter what colour you are or what religion is. Matter is what kind of person you are.

[@francoismarc3]

I also believe this, but some people in the comments section of this and other videos don't. Also, I'm trying to show other African-Americans who are scared to travel to Kazakhstan that it's okay to travel there. Thanks for this comment!!:)

[@I.N.F.I.N.I.U.S]

​@@francoismarc3*_нельзя ехать!!! Хочешь смерти??? Хочешь чтобы тебя убили????_*

[@Aqbabyc]

Only big disagreement is Kazakh language issue, but nowadays there are more younger people who understands the importance of knowing and respecting the language

[@francoismarc3]

I learned something new:)

[@aiss7607]

Welcome to our country🎉. I hope u enjoyed the city. Come again to visit other places in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿👍. I’m also interested to visit US in the future

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks so much! I'll be back to visit Kazakhstan more!! I also hope you can visit the US in the future!!!

[@Bulbasaur231]

I live in US for the last 10 years, and I’m from Almaty. 2 of my 3 kids were born here. Watching your videos makes me feel like I was there with you. Thank you, I hope you get to see Eastern Kazakhstan as well, it’s beautiful. And you’re right we don’t see the colour, we just see a human being. We were raised like this. Only in US, I really understand what is racism. But in 10 years here, I was never treated badly. Maybe I’m just lucky to meet good people on my way.

[@francoismarc3]

That is also something I've noticed while living in Asia contrasted with living in the US and Europe: this western racism exists only in very small pockets out here. Of course, there will be some 'racists' in every country and land, but to the level that it exists in the US...nope. I'm happy you have had a wonderful 10 years in the US. The US in itself isn't bad, however, there are some people in the country that can make living there intolerable. I'm happy your experiences have been different!!:)

[@BrianCatalano]

I love your little humanist riff... That was great! Brilliant video, beautiful friend in the beginning too and interesting to think how dating could be easy there. Regardless, I do get that sense of hospitality is more important than anything else in Almaty. Your long form videos have been doing really well lately. Well done!!! Keep it rolling...

[@francoismarc3]

Aye, B, thanks so much! I'm happy to see a friendly face here. Some of these comments are wild... I'm just trying to paint the image of Kazakhstan being a welcoming place where anyone, but especially African Americans who don't travel much out of fear of the unknown, can feel at peace. I am indeed a humanist...which is far less than I can say for some of these comments. Never seen this before. I'll keep it going, brotha!! Waiting in your next video....its been a while!

[@BrianCatalano]

@@francoismarc3 was just looking at comments now and yeah, it's the typical stuff (knee jerk reactions that say more about the commenter than you), but also tons of positive comments too. Usually the bigger the views, the more engagement, both good and bad...and the more likely we are to have a negative bias (as in we mostly see the negative sentiments than all the positive ones). Yet, you made a great video, and not clickbaity, manipulative, nor controversial in any way, so if it's fired people up... Great! Let the engagement roll in!!

[@francoismarc3]

@BrianCatalano That's a great way to look at it!! I think I'm a bit compromised because I'm hurting from the injury and preparing for surgery tomorrow. Thanks for the encouragement:) I saw your video just dropped. Gonna watch it before bed!

[@daniyarsegizbayev]

My dear friend, thank you for your positive video. I have lived here for many years and I will tell you everything is good, take it easy. Don't look for a black cat in a dark room, as in any country there are fools and normal people here, thats normal practic. Come to Almaty again and enjoy life, it is delicious here, many beautiful places, fun and not cold, if you want something else, welcome bro!

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much for this message! There are some things I can learn from this! Really appreciate you!! I'll come back soon!!!

[@Anar-e6y]

У вас очень хорошие видео про наш казақстан. Спасибо Моя доча сейчас в США очень очень скучаем по ней.скорей бы приехала. Она впервые одна выехала.. Простые ,вне политики Люди везде одинаковы ,не имеет значение цвет кожи итд. Хорошего отдыха вам.

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks so much for the comment! I hope your daughter will do very well in the United States!:) I agree that people are the same everywhere.:)

[@bricology]

Muse is just _ridiculously_ beautiful, charming, articulate and poised.

[@francoismarc3]

No lies told

[@jacobsmith8272]

Great video, man! Welcome to Kazakhstan! Historically we became diverse by force of the USSR regime and it was not a pleasant story, but nowadays majority here they are happy to live with each other and we welcome people from any part of the world as well.

[@francoismarc3]

Aye, thanks for the warm welcome! I really appreciate it! And thanks for the historical and cultural tips!!:)

[@sauleA001KZ]

We dont see nation, religion, we see person. To be good person important for us

[@francoismarc3]

I like this comment:)

[@CanafYerHasan]

Dark-skinned people are beautiful, all colors of clothing suit them, and gold especially looks good on dark-skinned people, it is the pearl of the planet!!

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for your comment!!:)

[@Pro.Football1996]

Добро пожаловать в Алматы! Спасибо за контент!

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome!!♡♡♡

[@xencyp6528]

1st time here.. I enjoyed this so much.. I hope to visit soon!

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thanks so much for watching! You'll love Almaty in the spring, summer, and fall!:)

[@xencyp6528]

@@francoismarc3 You are a great content creator.. it’s like I walked with you there via your camera 🎥 lens.. I cannot explain it.. but you did this so well! Watching you from South Africa!

[@KpvD]

Heeeey, welcome bro! Good to know you're enjoying your time here and thanks for the praises! Anybody from west, rest assured, can spend some good time here with that x-rate (unfortunate for us ngl)... And yea, we are, perhaps rather curious nation, always open for visitors. I guess it's in our nature to get along with many different cultures... Some people, especially from rural areas may give you an eyeball, but yet again, it is solely cuz they will geniunly be interested in your background and whether you're spending good time traveling. Best of luck on your journey and safe travels!

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thanks for watching! I guess that behavior is to be expected in the countryside, so I can understand:) thanks so much for watching!

[@madabout4628]

Thank you for advertising my country! ❤ I love my people: honest, humble, kind and we're also proud nation so if you will judge my nation and country all the way round as some Russian tourists did or will do some criminal things, like turkey tourists did, then we'll kick your ass off! Just a reminder, so you won't be disappointed 😅, but in general, If you won't do bad things, we will be veeeery nice to you😊

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks for the comment and the warm welcome!!:)

[@jclangeveld5087]

I absolutely loved this video and hearing about your experiences. You are right, your friend is super cute 🥰

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, my friend!!! Thanks for stopping by! You always leave wonderful messages for me!::) I loved all my time there") And yes, she's wonderful ly beautiful!♡♡♡

[@Jitterbug360]

Im not black but i still find these videos interesting to get the feel of the vibe for a place im interested in visiting. Do you think 7-9 days is enough to enjoy Kazakhstan? Any other advice or tips is appreciated, im interested in going soon. Im also debating between the other central asian countries like kyrgyzstan or uzbekistan.

[@francoismarc3]

I only make this title because African Americans don't travel often, so I'm trying to get them to see other places:) My videos are for everyone:) Honestly, you need 2 weeks at the least to experience a small portion of the country. Almaty, Astana, places in the west I haven't traveled to...I'm actually going back after wrist surgery. The other countries you listed are also top-notch. See them all and stay longer than a week so you won't feel rushed.

[@Jitterbug360]

@@francoismarc3 That wrist situation is a bummer. Thanks alot though, happy travels.

[@Ahmed-iam]

​@Jitterbug360 I am Kazakh and I think it all depends on what you wanna see and maybe contact local guides beforehand. I mean the south is very interesting too very different from Almaty. Way more family oriented and traditional. This is why they are even more hospitable. The newly rebuilt ancient city of Turkestan is worth a visit. It has a mausoleum of sufi Khoja Yassawi. Many Kazakh Khans are buried there. Shymkent, there is places around the region to visit like Aqmeshit. In Mangystay region there is white mountains and the sea. There is a mosque in a cave. There is a channel called Alkettik where the guy visits Kazakhstan's different regions. Not that he covers everything of course. You can inquire, search and investigate.

[@Айнаш-х4л]

If you want to visit Almaty, then be sure to go to Medeu, climb Shymulak, Kokzhailau, all this within the city can be reached by public transport route 12, and the like. We have a lot of things to do...

[@aiory8849]

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[@AnastasiaLiliane]

Да как мы относимся к темнокожим. Да абсолютно нормально, все люди разные и внешне и внутренне. Недавно я видела безумно красивую африканку, она была очень приветлива, и не надо знать язык, все понятно по улыбке, дружелюбному виду

[@francoismarc3]

Omg, thank you so much for this comment!!!!♡♡♡

[@Luna.0.007]

Казахи всю жизнь за всю историю столько людей спасли, помогли и никого не обижали, в отличии от русских шовинистов

[@francoismarc3]

I hope starting today, we can all learn to live together peacefully and in harmony:)

[@SuicideGoys]

зачем ты на русском тогда пишешь, мамбет?

[@hhh01035]

Yes our Kazakhstan is the best! I love every person of ours! May Allah guide and protect us all 🤲🏻 Now i feel like the guy is considering to move to Kazakhstan and settle among us 😂

[@francoismarc3]

Lol I love Kazakhstan too:) I wouldn't mind settling in Almaty one day!!!

[@knaknii]

on the contrary, I love it when people from different countries come to us. And there are a lot of black people here and there is no difference between the skins. I go to special meetings with native speakers like you. I like your videos for their simplicity, you show the city as it really is. I hope you really enjoyed your stay in Almaty.

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thanks so much for the comment! I love positive messages like these. I loved Almaty so much and will return soon. Your comment makes me want to come back:) I'm happy you have the chance to speak in English with native speakers:)

[@biglance]

Great people there i met some in Korea, some of the best people i have ever met, great big hearts!!!!! peace.

[@francoismarc3]

Agreed!

[@Tubudaska]

Growing up, I had two black people around me. This is my neighbor, he taught at the English club. And dad had a woman business partner. It never once occurred to me to ask them why they were different. I live and was born in Almaty. I'm very glad that you liked visiting our city❤

[@francoismarc3]

Woah, you didn't see color, only a person. Thank you for sharing this story:)

[@dhamiltonsherman1381]

Yep! Grandma could see the little hearts floating all over the screen, and that was BEFORE you said you could marry someone like her. Let's hope all the men who go there are nice like you, and not creeps.

[@francoismarc3]

What a wonderful comment!! She's definitely my type because she is kind and easy to talk to:) I also hope when other men travel to Kazakhstan, they will treat the women there with respect, as they should treat all women who deserve it in all countries!!!:)

[@Kazhybek_Ashimuly]

You are a very polite KZbinr 👍🏻

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much!!!:):)

[@Naijahoy]

Great video man, in my experience traveling around Asia you’re seen as a human-being first and judged off of your character rather than skin tone alone. And if you try to speak the language as well that usually always gives you bonus points + Another thing I had to get used to is being known as the American as well 😂 I always think like “oh yeah I guess I am American” We’re so used to being called AFRICAN American and that distinction almost connotes a second class citizen type of feel

[@francoismarc3]

I agree with all this!!! I'm in the hospital now in Mongolia (I broke my wrist) and the doctors and nurses asked where I'm from. I told then the US and they "oh, American". The African or Black part never came into play.

[@Naijahoy]

@@francoismarc3 Haha right! And sorry to hear that man, hope you heal up soon 🙏🏽

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks:)​@@Naijahoy

[@Appleman291]

Great man. thanks a lot. Really enjoyed your VLOGS from Almaty. I was born there and i miss the city very much)

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thanks so much for watching! Oh, where are you now?!

[@Appleman291]

@@francoismarc3 Thank you, you are so positive) I live in Berlin now, but i try to visit Almaty as much as i can, Unfortunaltely because of Covid, wars and other things i was not able to visit the city for about 4 years, but i am planning to have a trip to Almaty in October)

[@azharbassygarayeva2172]

It is no matter being black or white or orange😅 Its matters being a human. Thanks and always Welcome to our country ❤

[@newaccount4666]

Дін мәдениет тіл тәрбие - бүгін бар, ертен жоқ. Ал арласқан қан артқа өзгермейді.

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much!!♡♡♡

[@DearsPearss]

I was happy to watch your video thank you very much, you have talent! 🇰🇿

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thanks so much for watching! So glad you liked it! Oh, I really never knew lol, but appreciate you:)

[@Marsyan11n]

Glad you visited our country) I recognized the place when you were in the cafe, because I’m going to school through this road

[@francoismarc3]

I had a great time there:) It's cool you recognized something from the video. I'll definitely be back:)

[@Jeonyggo]

카자흐스탄은 정말 다시 가고 싶어요 🙉🩵🩵

[@francoismarc3]

You must come back! It's an amazing country!!!

[@tomirismyrzagulova7444]

I’m from Kazakhstan, Almaty and if not low salaries, I’d gladly stay and live there🥲

[@francoismarc3]

I heard the salaries are low...if I can make US dollars constantly, I would love to live there too!!!♡♡♡

[@TheNikYe1]

Очень хорошая подача информации. Хочу сказать, что в Казахстане не разделяют на расы. Может вы заметите, что казахстанцы смотрят на темнокожих людей дольше чем обычно, но это только потому, что никогда не видели в живую. Подпишусь и поддержу. Жду новое видео и выздоравливайте 🙂

[@francoismarc3]

Hello!! Thank you so much for the comment and the support!!! I hope to keep good videos coming for you!!:) And also thank you for the well wishes:)

[@araramtaratam]

i think you are just type of person that sees everything good . Just to be clear kazakh people can be jealous and territorial . we dont like our people or our country being promoted as ''go for women'' place

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks! However, I didn't promote Kazakhstan as a go-to place for women.

[@Bulat-p7g]

I am Kazakh, black Kazakh! )) Welcome to Kazakhstan. Aktobe city✊️

[@ВысокийИНТЕЛЕКТнедастиспортить]

Мал

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thanks so much for watching! Il have research what is a Black Kazakh haha

[@Bulat-p7g]

@@ВысокийИНТЕЛЕКТнедастиспортить қотақ жеме шошқа

[@Sxrtrew]

We hope you will come to Kazakhstan again. We will always welcome any guests

[@francoismarc3]

I will go back soon!! Thank you so much for this comment!!!:)

[@TemuulTK]

We Central Asians or should I say Mongol descends are not racist, extremely religious. We accept people the way they are appearance wise. We only judge people based on their personalities. Love the video.

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for this comment and thanks for watching. I live for these types of comments:)

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Oh man this was a great video! 14:19 dude I like this guy here!

[@francoismarc3]

Yooooo, I appreciate it!!! He just came up out of nowhere!!! I was surprised he was interested in me!!:)

[@Azanitt]

You can't hide from prejudice, because some people are simply uninformed. The more we speak, the better we are understood based on our actual character, not looks

[@francoismarc3]

I like this:)

[@АйсулуБолат-л9л]

Қош келдіңіз. Аман - есен туған еліңізге жетіңіз❤

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much for this message!!!♡♡♤

[@Мика-ф1ч]

when I was working in another organization, a man from Africa got a job with us. So that he would not feel lonely, I started communicating with him. it was very interesting. I remember how he said that he saw snow for the first time. it was so interesting

[@francoismarc3]

This is a cute comment!

[@chynaraasanbaeva567]

Спасибо за контент. Посетите ИссыкКуль. Это не далеко, от Алматы. Удачи! Выздоравливайте!

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much! I'll try there next time!!♡♡♡

[@bakdaulet.maulan]

Nice content man hello from Kazakhstan ✊🏻

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you!!!! I'll definitely be back soon!

[@semiriize]

I was enjoying your videos about Kazakhstan. It was detailed and interesting trip videos from you. Some places (including social media) have bad people.. I hope that kind of people will be more kind. Thank you and good luck !! from Kazakhstan 🫶🏻

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thanks for your lovely comment!! I also hope people will become more kind. Kazakhstan♡♡♡

[@akhatzhan]

Doesn’t matter a nation or race it depends from human itself if behavior is proper and respectful no one will break you nose or bones

[@francoismarc3]

Respect this comment!!!

[@tasbykekerey1203]

Kazakh women are Kazakh men’s pride, our ancestors died for that during wars with Mongols and Russian!

[@francoismarc3]

I understand, but do you mean ethnic Kazakh women or all women who live in Kazakhstan?

[@Adil_Turysbek_TVRC]

I think you have twisted knowledge in history😅. We never had war (interstate) with russians or mongols (khalkha). We had war with nogai, mogul, uzbek, azeri (kyzylbash), timurids, siberian tatars, and kalmyks with dzunghars. And we had wars not because of women, but because of need for the pastures, trade centers.

[@nobelwarprize]

I can explain the race obsession within Americans. America was once a highly racialized society for much of its history. Up until the civil rights act, race determined who you could love, where you could live, where you could work, and pretty much every aspect of American society. My explanation is an oversimplification but basically race determined your life and experiences in America. Thankfully a lot has changed but bigotry still exists. Sorry Kazakhs and foreigners, racial tensions still persist in America to a lesser extent. Europeans colonized much of the known world and established racial hierarchies. So often when African Americans travel around the world, their experiences differ from Europeans do to historical realities and prejudices passed down generations. Thankfully from what I’m reading from the Kazakh people is that racism isn’t a prolific problem in your country. I just wanted to give context on why Americans and in particular African Americans are very concerned with race relations of various countries. Much love from America 🇺🇸 to the Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

[@francoismarc3]

100 percent correct!!

[@aledique]

I'm quite sure you gonna miss Almaty. When you come here again just check the guy Dennis Keen - he knows a lot about Kazakhstan in general and he organizes tours around the city too. Check him out sure you gonna like it. And you probably know the Sonnie Side from BestEverFoodReviewShow he came to KZ i believe. Check his content about Kazakh food

[@francoismarc3]

I miss Almaty deeply, which is why I'm going back soon:) I'll check out these suggestions you mentioned. Appreciate you!!

[@micole_pole_chudes]

You are Welcome! Thank you! Bless You ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🙏🏽

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks so much for the warm welcome!!!!♡♡♡

[@pivot4985]

The question on the preview "Do they like us?" is incorrect. Because we can't love the person that we don't know. Instead of this, u can ask, "do they hate us".

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks for this comment:)

[@pivot4985]

@@francoismarc3 You're welcome)

[@madster01]

Kazakh here. Can’t stress this enough; here in Kazakhstan, ain’t nobody will care if you’re black! If anything, I’d expect people to be very excited to get to know you, but would obviously, not bother you due to basic manners. Another thing is - conversation; some Kazakhs have not enough advanced English knowledge to break the ice, and some are too socially embarrassed to open up. There’s nothing about Kazakhs hating on beautiful black people. Lastly, I feel like Kazakhs and African-Americans could relate to each other in some way, since historically, we both went through disastrous hardships and had to fight for our freedom/independence in our own ways. I personally love the culture, and follow multiple black creators. Their energy is just fire 🔥

[@francoismarc3]

Woah, thanks so much for this message! It made me feel really good to read this!!!!

[@madster01]

⁠​⁠@@francoismarc3Sure thing! Really happy for the fact that it helped you :) May you have a blessed day

[@jamesbond-xl3xs]

Who are some of these black content creators in Kazakstan? Thanks

[@madster01]

@@jamesbond-xl3xsHi, sorry for not making this clear enough; I actually don’t know any black creators in Kazakhstan, but I do enjoy watching creators like RDC, Berleezy, ImDontai, CoryxKenshin from US 😁

[@ezradegreat]

Another great video. Saw you from Lords page. Your video makes me wana visit there.

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thanks so much! Who is 'Lord'? You should definitely visit as soon as you have a chance. Almaty, and Kazakhstan are hidden gems, seriously. I never want to leave whenever I go there.

[@ezradegreat]

@@francoismarc3 lol my bad. I meant flight madness. I saw you on his channel. There’s another KZbinr named LORD and his channel is about living in Tokyo. I watch so many vloggers. I hope to do the same someday if I move out the country

[@UserAi-n5r]

🇰🇿70% of the population of Kazakhstan are Kazakhs, but there are many other nationalities: Russians, Germans, Chechens, Uzbeks, Uighurs, Ukrainians, Tatars, Koreans and so on, many of their ancestors were forcibly sent to Kazakhstan during the Soviet Union, there were also those who were sent into exile in Kazakhstan. All nationalities get along in peace and harmony, are friends, celebrate holidays together. People in Kazakhstan are very kind, responsive, and peaceful. At the same time, Kazakhstan has a special spirit of nomads. The official language is Kazakh, Kazakh and Russian are mostly spoken, but also many of the citizens, mostly young people, know English at an intermediate or conversational level. Kazakhstan is a secular country, people of different religions live here. Kazakhs themselves mostly profess secular Islam, but do not accept radical Islam, but rather local Islam has the specifics of a nomadic people. Before Islam, Kazakhs were Tengrians, so this influenced the development of a specific local Islam in Kazakhstan. Kazakhs have been a people engaged in nomadic cattle breeding since ancient times, historically had a special strong spirit of nomads, since childhood they were trained to be warriors, so today Kazakhs are good at sports such as boxing and wrestling. Kazakhs love various celebrations and family holidays, lead a measured lifestyle. Kazakhstan is a country with a rich deep culture, family values, delicious national cuisine, beautiful national clothes and music, Kazakhstanis are hospitable and tolerant, appreciate when their culture and language are respected, they are also open to other cultures and appreciate the multinational nature in the country. Every nationality in Kazakhstan is of particular importance, everyone has the right to profess their culture and observe their customs and traditions, there is no infringement in this. Kazakhstan has a very beautiful nature and a cool atmosphere! Welcome to Kazakhstan!🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿 I'm sorry if I made grammatical or other mistakes 🫶

[@francoismarc3]

Woah, this was a great message filled with lots of information! Thank you so much! Your English is great!!

[@kireina-miyus1624]

Kazakhstan has a very huge history of being colonized and oppressed by the Russian government, most than a half of our population has died out of man made famine during those times, all the elite was sent to gulags and our land was used as polygons like Semey and etc. that’s why in that time Kazakhs were minorities on our own land. But we are getting it back, this year Kazakhs officially got more than 71% of the Kazakhstan population and now we are considered to be monoethnic country not multiethnic. Part of that history still shows why we are so against “only russian” menus and places in here

[@zhanzhak3746]

Умник, прочитай что такое колонизация! Вот сейчас Казахстан как раз находится в колониальной зависимости от западных стран и США. 80% нефти, газа и других полезных ископаемых каждый день извлекаются из недр нашей земли и уходят в метрополию. А нам достается лишь малая часть. Мы - независимая страна, в том смысле что от нас ничего не зависит в мировой политике. Как скажет Запад и США, так и делают. Колонизатор не обучает неграмотное население вплоть до ликвидации безграмотности, не строит школы, больницы, дороги, коммуникации, заводы и фабрики. Что касается касается полигона - если б не он, то тебя бы сейчас не было, так как правительство уважаемого автора видео скинуло бы на нас без зазрения совести свои бомбы, как сделало это с Японией. Про голод и т.д. даже нет желания что-то говорить, видать голова конкретно промыта западной пропагандой

[@sunqarkz4225]

​@@zhanzhak3746 репресировано в Казахстане 25000 элит, мы могли всё что ты перечислил построить сами, вы наших людей верните и заберите все ваши заводы и фабрики, кому жизнь человека важна кому заводы

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for sharing:(

[@Paintyourlifestyle]

Been hearing about the stans all week, really cool inside look on this place, my buddy Dough Bernard is out there too, you guys should link up and make content!

[@francoismarc3]

That's dope! Will look him up! Appreciate the plug!

[@JayHughes-d1s]

I’m with you so just be yourself as an American. You get a chance to remove yourself from the ethnic label that was placed on a group of people more than 150 years ago

[@francoismarc3]

Yes, I believe this:) I think this is last 'Black' video I do. I just wanted people who identify as Black or African Americans to see this and not be afraid to travel to places like this:)

[@VVVVAATTTTT]

You know, actually most grown up people love every skin tone, but some teenagers and little kids are racist. I was raised to love every nationality and I am thankful for that. When I studied in 1-4 class there was a boy that had dark skin, everyone in the class loved him as if he was in the same family. But now as I am in 5-6 class, there are a lot of racists. I hate it really muchz

[@francoismarc3]

That's sad to hear, but thank you so much for being different than others in your class:)

[@fibonaccigroup9480]

Thanks bro for great video about our city. As post-USSR country we were taught in school skin doesn't matter what king of person you are what matters. Myself I'm kazakh but I was raised by russian and german teachers. My friends are uzbeks, russians, tajiks, germans, greeks and many other nationalites as I grew up. Never we called each othet as white or black or yellow. I think color theme is unique to USA. Some days ago I was watching Trump after his assasination attmpt and reporter invited some Hispanic woman. The reporter call that woman mentioning her ethnicity. For that's weird. We will not mention nationality or ethnicity like - here we have Uzbek Mr X or any orther nationality.

[@francoismarc3]

Color class definitely comes from Europe and the US...something that is not easy to shake. Really thank you for the information in your comment!!

[@inish7813]

If you think that Almaty is green now, you should’ve seen it many years ago. The city was known as a garden city. Many parks were cut down, and replaced by high rise buildings.

[@francoismarc3]

Wow...I wish I had seen her in her prime!!!

[@dalaivan2657]

There is no discrimination in Asia for other races. Nobody care who you are. China, Korea, Mongolia and Kazakhstan all very good hospitality. Because its in thier culture. But in your country or in EU it will be opposite.

[@francoismarc3]

Agreed. Thanks so much for the comment:)

[@papapeethehunks]

If people are scared to you the first time doesn't necessarily has something to do with your skin color of physical appearance it's a matter of fact that you are a STRANGER.

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks for adding that!!

[@greatdanchik]

Владимир, сен өзіміздің қазақсың, Қазақстанда туған қазақ азаматысың.

[@SlushashTulenova]

Black people in Kazakhstan are never looked down upon or disliked. However, you might receive more attention simply because you stand out from the locals-something of an exotic presence.

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks for letting me know this!!!

[@Глобус-т9п]

Hello Franco. Everything was fine before the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. Recently, there have been people who fight nations. There are more and more people who write comments as Kazakhs and inappropriately as Kazakhs. Do not pay attention to bad comments.Welcome, Kazakhstan.❤

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for the positive comment! I've heard the war has made living situations in Kazakstan difficult. I hope things will get better...

[@timkaz8793]

@@francoismarc3, there are lots of scammers from Ukraine and Russia who call people pretending to be from banks or government bodies and stole money from people’s accounts or make them get online credits and disappear. Also, lots of provocative comments in the Kazakhstani internet space from Russia or Ukraine to make people angry and situation hostile (probably to involve Kazakhstan into war).

[@Глобус-т9п]

Thank you..

[@CenturionKZ]

​​​@@Глобус-т9пalmost all Russians started to support Russia in that war, and you're writing as if Russians were being hated without any reason? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ P. S. Қазақ екеніме сенбесең Алматыда кездесейік 😂

[@onyx5018]

@francoismarc3 aggression comes from Russia and russians towards Ukraine and partly Kazakstan in the form of teritorial claims, as the former colonial countries of Russian empires. It's not the former colonial countries people are aggressive. It's former russian empire aggressive. Just saying you not confuse reasons and sequences happenings here in post Soviet countries.

[@TimurAbdiloff]

bro is talking to a girl near high school I graduated. My respect bro!!!

[@francoismarc3]

Haha thanks so much!

[@Casualphilosopher-db9gy]

Kazakhs as an ethnicity have mixed blood. Central Asia at different times was home to different civilisations, and then new ethnicities came to the region, conquered it and all eventually mixed together. And then during the Soviet times, during WW2, Stalin sent entire ethnicities from all over Soviet Union to Kazakhstan bc he didn’t trust those ethnicities and wanted to move them away from the borders and front lines. It was a terrible thing, a true tragedy, similarly to what has been done to Japanese Americans in the US, but worse. But bc of that there are ethnic Germans, Koreans, Ukrainians, Chechens, Armenians, Georgians, Ingushes and many other ethnicities in Kazakhstan. Soviet government treated horribly those ethnicities, they weren’t given homes when they arrived in Kazakhstan, so local people helped them, gave them food the first winter, let them into their homes and help built homes for them. People were all in the same boat, struggling, so they were helping each other. And officially Soviet government actually had very strict position against racism. The official policy was that workers from all countries should unite against capitalism. And officially the Soviet government promoted the policy of friendship of ethnicities. Ofc there was hidden discrimination but generally the politics was better than in the US at the time. Racism and segregation were seen as faults of the West, and many soviets were raised to truly believe that ethnicity, skin colour doesn’t matter. In fact, a lot of Soviet children knew about Angela Davis, and they were in solidarity with civil rights movement. And Kazakhs themselves are a very welcoming and hospitable nation, it’s true. This land was historically a crossroad for different cultures, trade caravans passed through this land, so there was always some cultural exchange and a principle of religious tolerance.

[@francoismarc3]

What a wealth of information. I appreciate your consideration in bestowing your knowledge unto me! Also, thank you so much for watching my video:)

[@Hakari996]

I’m so glad that you liked our country :) For us, meeting foreigners is somehow very pleasant, Idk, even interesting. I dream of meeting foreigners. I want to interview them. I won’t be able to say this in words, but no matter what this person is, I am very interested in him/her and I will always be glad to see him. Welcome to Kazakhstano⁠(⁠(⁠*⁠^⁠▽⁠^⁠*⁠)⁠)⁠o

[@francoismarc3]

Awwww, thank you so much for this lovely message!!!:)

[@Eclipse_Play02]

Nice video and the video was taken near my house in the beginning

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks so much!! You should have come and said hello! Lol

[@m7sik]

Bro I enjoy watching your vlogs.You definitely should visit Astana(the capital) There are bunch of well known sightseeings and I would like to guide you there if you decide to visit

[@francoismarc3]

I'll be going back to Kazakhstan soon!! Almaty and then Astana! If you are around, let's meet for a coffee or something:) And thanks for watching!!!

[@Aziz-ml2us]

3:27 she is gorgeous 🤯

[@francoismarc3]

No lies told!

[@datomikg]

Вы не чернокожие, вы просто из Кызылорды!😂 Ладно-ладно, я шучу. Всегда засматриваюсь на представителей других наций на улице, ведь именно тогда приходит осознание "Я казашка в Казахстане, чувак!". Так круто, что граждане других стран находят свой дом здесь. Мы рады каждой новой единице общества, друзья❤

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! This was a very kind comment!!!:)

[@ShadowHawk-g8f]

Do some episodes on real estate for sale and for rent. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@francoismarc3]

If I happen into that area, I will! Thank you so much for watching:)

[@emmy4537]

Мен американдық қазақпын және бір күні Қазақстанға барғым келеді.

[@francoismarc3]

I hope you can visit one day!!! You will love the country of your ancestors:)

[@peaceful_person777]

Hey dude welcome to Kz🇰🇿🫂🫶🏼 A lot of Kazakhs also black 😅

[@francoismarc3]

Lol thanks for the welcome! I would love to see that!

[@ЭмиДоктор]

Kazakhstan is a hospitable country, but do not think that Kazakh women will immediately choose you and marry you. We honor our culture, traditions, and religions. Kazakh women are very educated, smart and beautiful. Purity of blood is important to us; they usually rarely marry foreigners. Since ancient times, Kazakh women have been warlike. We have a huge territory and our own traditions. Kazakh men do not simply give their daughters to other nationalities. We within our clan do not mix blood until the seventh generation. Don't mislead people. Don't think that Kazakh women are easily accessible.

[@ЭмиДоктор]

We welcome guests, but guests must behave decently. Next time you can visit Burabay, Aktau, Eastern Kazakhstan. These areas have unique nature.

[@ВысокийИНТЕЛЕКТнедастиспортить]

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[@francoismarc3]

Hello, and thanks for your comment. I am not misleading anyone. I did not state that Kazakh women would immediately choose and marry a foreigner. I think you brought your own biased thinking to the comment section. Also, you don't know all Kazakh women or families, do you? This comment is borderline ignorant and aggressive.

[@ЭмиДоктор]

@@francoismarc3 I am Kazakh women and I am writing to you my opinion. You told everyone to come here and Kazakh women will not mind going marry. But this is not true. We do not choose everyone, especially other nationalities. We respect all people on the planet, regardless of race, skin color or nationality. But for marriage we choose our nation. This information is for those who misunderstood you.

[@francoismarc3]

@@ЭмиДоктор Thanks for the clarification, but I did not say Kazakh women will choose you if you come. I did state that you could find a woman to marry in Kazakstan, being that my friend did. Obviously, it is possible... I think you had some misunderstandings about the video. Thanks again for your comment.