Sholpan

Sholpan is a 27-year-old woman who moved to Astana from Aktau with her family, facing significant challenges in the rental market, particularly discrimination against families with children. Her experiences highlight the difficulties many renters encounter, including lack of transparency from realtors and property owners, and the financial burdens of high deposits and unexpected fees. Sholpan's story illustrates the broader issues of vulnerability and insecurity in the rental landscape of Kazakhstan.