Entrepreneur in Bishkek accuses authorities of double standards over parking near deputy mayor's father's shop

Entrepreneur Elmira Zhosenova issued accusations against city authorities, alleging double standards in the arrangement of parking spaces. The appeal was prompted by an inspection of the area near the shop owned by the family of Bishkek Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliev.

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1. Bishkek entrepreneur alleges double standards in parking rules
2. Elmira Zhosenova accused Bishkek authorities of preferential treatment regarding parking near a shop owned by Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliev's father.
3. 20 cars — parking capacity near the Aliev family shop
4. «For Ramiz Aliev's father, the conditions are one way, but for entrepreneurs on Yunusaliev Street, they are completely different» — Elmira Zhosenova
5. Discrepancies noted: Parking near the shop lacks high curbs required elsewhere; The shop area allows multiple entrances/exits; Yunusaliev Street traders lost parking for greenery restoration
6. The dispute follows a statement by former Bishkek City Kenesh deputy Zhanybek Asanbekov.

Comparing conditions on Yunusaliev Street and near the Aliev family shop

Zhosenova drew a parallel between the current situation and the mayor's office actions regarding businesses on Yunusaliev Street. According to her, during 2023–2024, city services removed parking along this street, citing the need to restore greenery, which created difficulties for local traders.

The entrepreneur noted that the deputy mayor's father's shop has a parking area for approximately 20 cars, while the site lacks the high curbs that were previously required to be maintained at other locations. She also reminded that Ramiz Aliev himself had previously opposed parking with multiple entrances, insisting on the 'one entry — one exit' rule.

Context

The dispute was initiated following a statement by former Bishkek City Kenesh deputy Zhanybek Asanbekov. Ramiz Aliev serves as the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek for Housing and Communal Services.