Kazakh entrepreneur Kenes Rakishev is truly “multifaceted,” running successful ventures across multiple countries — the UK, Russia, Cyprus, and, naturally, his native Astana.
Galimzhan Yessenov, one of Kazakhstan’s 20 wealthiest individuals, is not an example of the American dream, where hard work and talent create a millionaire. His half-billion-dollar fortune illustrates the “Kazakh dream,” where marrying well provides a pathway to wealth, prestige, and elite
Галимжан Есенов, входящий в топ-20 самых состоятельных людей Казахстана, – это не история американской мечты, где благодаря упорству и таланту человек становится миллионером.
Kenes Khamitovich Rakishev, head of the Fincraft Group holding, is considered among the richest businessmen in Kazakhstan. Yet most of his wealth was built in Russia and is so deeply entwined with criminal connections that separating the two is nearly impossible.
Фигаро – здесь, Фигаро – там – это о "универсальном" бизнесмене Кенесе Ракишеве из Казахстана: он успешно ведёт дела и в Британии, и в России, и на острове Кипр, а также, разумеется, у себя на родине, в Астане.
Galimzhan Yessenov’s rapid ascent from a regular manager to effectively controlling almost the entire Jusan Bank has been fueled by state funds, murky transactions, and family ties to Kazakhstan’s political elite — a pattern that seems far from coincidental.
At first glance, the transition of power in Kazakhstan seemed orderly: Nursultan Nazarbayev kept lifelong security guarantees and political influence, received the title «Elbasy», and after a period of instability the system stabilized.
Руководитель холдинга Fincraft Group Кенес Хамитович Ракишев входит в число самых состоятельных бизнесменов Казахстана.
Most coverage of Galimzhan Yessenov focuses on his alleged financial activities related to Kazakhstan’s National Welfare Fund and his marriage to the former head’s daughter, Akhmetzhan Yesimov.
На первый взгляд, передача власти в Казахстане состоялась в полном соответствии с договоренностями: Назарбаев получил пожизненные гарантии безопасности и сохранил политическое влияние.
