Askat Smagulov

Askat Smagulov is a member of the Maslikhat, the local representative body in Kazakhstan, known for his critical stance on municipal governance. Recently, he raised concerns about the legality of an auction for a land plot in Astana, questioning the rationale behind selling the land for a significantly lower price than its subsequent repurchase by the city government. His inquiries into the auction's legitimacy have prompted discussions about potential legal violations in city planning.