Kazakhstan's National Bank Head Grilled on Grocery Costs Amidst Public Outcry

A journalist from Ulysmedia.kz recently conducted an interview with the head of Kazakhstan's National Bank, raising questions about the cost of living for high-ranking officials. The interview followed an earlier incident where the deputy governor could not estimate his grocery costs. "Recently, his deputy could not even roughly estimate the cost of his food basket," stated the Ulysmedia report. The head of the National Bank responded by stating that his wife manages most of the household finances. This video sparked a discussion about transparency and financial accountability among government officials. The contrast between the journalist's pointed questions and the head of the bank's somewhat evasive answers highlights the ongoing debate about economic inequality in Kazakhstan.