Official Text of the Constitution
The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, adopted at the national referendum on March 15, 2026.
Available versions and materials:
- 2026 Constitution in Kazakh – online reading version with navigation
- 2026 Constitution in Russian – Russian online version
- Compare with the 1995 Constitution – key differences by topic
- Official publication on Gov.kz – external official source
Document Structure
The Constitution consists of a preamble and 11 sections:
- General Provisions – form of government, territory, state symbols, language
- The Individual and Citizen – rights, freedoms, obligations
- The President – status, powers, election procedure
- The Kurultai – composition, powers, formation procedure
- The Government – structure, functions
- The Constitutional Court – status, powers
- Courts and Justice – how the judicial system is organized
- Local Government – akimats and maslikhats
- Public Finance – core rules of public finance
- Supremacy of the Constitution – how the Basic Law prevails over other acts
- Transitional Provisions – entry into force and transition to the new system
How to Read the Constitution
For a quick overview:
- Read the preamble – it outlines the state's core values
- Study Section 2 (The Individual and Citizen) – your rights and freedoms
- Review Sections 3–5 – how power is structured
For in-depth study:
- Use the comparison table – it shows changes relative to the current Constitution
- Pay attention to commentaries – they explain the meaning of specific norms
Official Sources
- Official referendum website: referendum.gov.kz
- Constitutional Court of RK: ksrk.gov.kz
- Presidential Administration of RK: akorda.kz