Interview

Zhassulan Khassenov - the co-founder of the largest automotive organization named as "CarsKz". For today his community scores 42 thousand members with different cars. He gathered all motorists of Almaty together. All this suggests that Zhassulan at least experienced in the field (automobiles), and this makes him an ideal candidate for an interview.

Bekbolat: -Hello there, Zhasulan!

Zhasulan: -Good evening!

Bekbolat: - I've heard a lot about you, and today I am lucky enough to talk to you. As the co-founder of "CarsKz", tell ne, how it all started? What inspired you to create such a project?

Zhasulan: -Well, It all started back in 2010. I graduated from KIMEP, found a job and started earning money. So my adulthood began at all. However, something was missing. I had not hobby, I had not something that will interest me and make engaged fully. It all began simply. As usual, I with my friend Azat Omarbayev came to auto-party. There were so many cars, it was fun. And then we thought: It is obvious that there are a lot of motorists in Almaty and it will be good idea to extend the number of motorists, why not? Thus was born the concept of ​​a Car club. We assembled a team of enthusiasts. Created a community of Vkontakte (Social Network) and started to promote our club in various ways. In the first month, there were about 300 subscribers. We made a party in "Nurly-Tau" in honor of the club. In next parties we organized demonstrations of automobiles, shared experience and just relaxed in general, had a fun. We were happy that we share a common interest. And today we have 42,000 official motorists in our community.

Bekbolat: - I am so impressed. I am sure you had a difficult path and achieved success. By the way, I think you became an expert in automobiles and you know something about the car choice of our youth.

Zhasulan: -Maybe (smiles)

Bekbolat: -Then, if you do not mind, let's imagine the situation. In this case, you are a student; you have budget in hands of 20,000 U.S. dollars. You need to buy a car of the middle class. What 4 cars would you choose that cost about this money?

Zhasulan: - So, honestly, for $ 20,000 you can buy a very nice stylish car. The first car will be Lexus GS 300. Of course, it will not be made in 2010, but we can found second-hand of 2004 in a good condition. The second car ... I would give my preference to Audi A6. It is a very practical car and is popular among young people. And of course, I would take Toyota Camry 40.

Bekbolat: -And what about forth model?

Zhasulan: - Let it be Hyundai Accent. This car maybe small enough, but it doesn’t give away German automobiles.

Bekbolat: - You know, our choices are very similar. Since I am writing a research paper on the Kazakhstani youth choice of automobiles, could you tell more in details: how did you choose these cars? According to which criteria?

Zhasulan: - As in current case I'm a student, for students It is significant the look and design of the car, it is the main criteria for selection. And as it is a time to do crazy things, drive and adrenaline, the speed is also important in making a choice. I think almost everyone can see basically every day: young people are competing with each other in speed on the roads, and for this reason this attribute is very important.

Bekbolat: - And did you have any experience in operating these machines? If there is, could you tell us more about it?

Zhasulan: - At the meetings and departures of our club we often drive cars of each other to get a new experience, and I drove all these 4 models.

Bekbolat: - Which car made best impression on you?

Zhasulan: - It is not easy to answer to this question. In fact, each of these machines has its own advantages, which distinguish it from other models. For example, Lexus considered as luxurious in terms of operational system of the machine, and it brings an aesthetic pleasure, you feel yourself as pilot of jet.

Bekbolat: -What can you say about other cars?

Zhasulan: -Even if Audi A6 is not leading model by technical characteristics, but its’ ratio is perfect for a car of this type - the rapid acceleration, good governance at sharp bends and excellent brake pads. As for the Toyota Camry, the name of it speaks for itself. It proven by many drivers in Kazakhstan, the car became a canon of Kazakhstan's automotive market. Toyota Camry 40 is a first car for majority young people in Almaty.

Bekbolat: - I'm sorry for interrupting you. But, in my project I mention all of these machines, except of Hyundai Accent. So, what would you tell us about BMW 328i?

Zhasulan: - In fact, (laughs) I forgot about BMW, this magnificent herd of German horses. Although, this model is too old, BMW is a symbol of luxury and is regarded as the standard of German quality, so with dignity 328i can compete with modern models.

Bekbolat: - And can you describe in details, what makes this model different from other cars?

Zhasulan: - This is a powerful engine, the sound of which makes people jump in surprise.

Bekbolat: - I think most young Kazakhs will stand with you in this matter, so we can consider you as an authority in the field. Thank you for the opportunity to survey your community in VKontakte and a special thank you for the time for this interview.

Zhasulan: - Thank you, it was very interesting to talk to you.