Almaty Residents Divided Over New Mayor: A Street Survey Reveals Mixed Reactions

Almaty residents react to the change of the city's mayor. Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 2, 2025. The city of Almaty has a new mayor. Erbolat Dosayev's term ended, and Darhan Satybaldy took over. Ulysmedia journalists conducted a survey to find out what Almaty residents think about this change. "I don't know the new mayor," said one resident. Another added, "I hope the new mayor will address the city's traffic problems." The survey showed a mix of opinions, reflecting the complexity of public sentiment. The change in leadership provides an opportunity for Almaty to address challenges and pursue new initiatives.