"There's a lot of money." A player from Tobol compared salaries in Russia and Kazakhstan.

The defender of "Tobol", Ivan Miladinovich, stated to "RB Sport" that living in Kostanay is much cheaper than in Serbia and Russia, as reported by Sports.kz.

He also noted that players in larger Russian clubs earn significantly more than those in the Kazakh league.

— How does the quality of life compare between Russia and Kazakhstan? Where do people live more lavishly? — asked Ivan.
— I believe that life in Kostanay is much cheaper than in Serbia or Russia. I lived in Sochi, which is one of the most expensive cities in Russia and a tourist destination, leading to inflated prices. Moscow is also expensive compared to Serbia and Kazakhstan.

— How do the salaries of footballers in Russia and Kazakhstan differ?
— Everyone negotiates their own terms. But in Kazakhstan, there aren't salaries like those in "Spartak," "Dynamo," "Lokomotiv," or CSKA. In Russia, players do earn a lot of money. However, Kazakhstani footballers dream of more than just the RPL. Yes, some want to go to Russia, but others are looking to try their luck in Europe.