Arystangali Sansyzbayev
36 years old, deputy head of the public reception of the Republican "Nur Otan" party
Wife: Riza Sansyzbaeva, 32 years old, HR head of “12 months” LLP in Astana
We’ve been married for 12 years. Our eldest daughter Nazerke is 10, Moldir is 7, son Amanzhol is 1 year and 10 months old.
I'm the only son in the family and we’ve lived with our parents since the wedding, that is for 12 years. My mother Saule Aldabergenovna is 57. The father has already passed away, and my mother is always by us. She always helps us, prompts and supports.
Of course, there are situations when our views diverge, but the key decision remains for the mother. She is a very wise woman and gives me the opportunity to make a decision.
There are several reasons for which we decided to live with our parents. First, it's a love for parents. Secondly, it is the duty of the son, the man. This is required by the traditions of our people, these are human and spiritual concepts. Thirdly, it is convenient, practical. Mom helps us in matters of raising children, always gives the right advice.
There are many advantages of living together with the older generation. There is always a person to help, whose advice you can count on. Children are always under supervision and you do not worry about them. Children get knowledge, education, skills and feel grandparent’s love, warmth, and this is necessary for full-fledged education.
There are no difficulties, despite some rules which we are to obey.
Arman Yusupov
21 year, video blogger
Wife: Karina Oksukpaeva, 21, student
We have been married for a year and a half. We’ve lived with parents for 1 year and 7 months. My father’s 66, and mum’s 56.
I can boast that the atmosphere in our house is very cozy and warm. When Karina felt this atmosphere, we decided that we would live together.
We are very comfortable with parents, there is no tension and no conflicts, any misunderstandings are resolved quickly, we easily find compromises. Our son Alim feels well, he is always under control, he has someone to look after him. Therefore, we do not intend to live separately, only planning to buy a bigger apartment.
Sometimes we disagree with our parents. Because there is an age gap, sometimes they do not understand us, sometimes we do not understand them. But since we are all reasonable people, we quickly find a solution.
The benefits of living together with parents are that there is always support, warm words and wise advice. As for us, we give them positive and new impressions. We try to go out with them more often. They get younger with us, while we get wiser with them.
Nurdaulet Arystanbekov
24 years old, civil servant
Wife: Gaukhar Arystanbekova
We have been married for 3 years. We’ve lived together with my parents for all this time. My mother is 56, daddy is 55.
We decided to live with our parents, due to the traditions. I'm the youngest in the family and it's very convenient to us: we neither pay for an apartment, nor buy meat.
When my wife and I plan to go somewhere, we do not need to ask anyone to look after the child, because my mother is at home. We sometimes left our son with my father. As he’s our first child, parents initially gave useful advice, such as how to do massage, showed how to bathe for the first time.
My parents and I have never had any serious arguments. I believe that the reason is in my wife – she’s from the south and knows how to behave with the elder.