One way to commute to work - the whole 300-yard distance.

Many of Almaty's major streets are parkways, with trees, flowers, grass, walkways and benches between the traffic lanes. This one runs down the middle of Gagarin Street for about two miles and is at least 50 yards wide. People can be found here on every sunny day, and most other days, strolling, exercising pets, sitting, talking, or pushing baby carriages - even in winter.