Between iPhones and iWork: how teenagers in Almaty earn, spend, and navigate a dual financial world
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Growing up in Almaty today feels like living in two different economies at once. One is visible on Instagram and in shiny malls - a world of iPhones, branded sneakers, and coffee shops where a drink can cost a small fortune.
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