Kokov's report on the salary increase for budget workers has caused skepticism among the residents of Kabardino-Balkaria.
For the sixth consecutive year, salaries for budget workers in Kabardino-Balkaria are being increased by 10%, resulting in the wage fund doubling, reported the head of the republic, Kazbek Kokov. Local budget workers, commenting on his report on social media, shared that some had their September increase removed as early as October, while others did not notice any raise at all. They also pointed out the rising prices of food, medicine, and utilities.