Full Text of the New Constitution

Official Text of the Constitution

The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, adopted at the national referendum on March 15, 2026.

Available versions:

• 📄 Download in Kazakh (PDF)
• 📄 Download in Russian (PDF)
• 📄 Download comparison table "old / new version" (PDF)

Document Structure

The Constitution consists of a preamble and 9 sections:

1. General Provisions – form of government, territory, state symbols, language
2. The Individual and Citizen – rights, freedoms, obligations
3. The President – status, powers, election procedure
4. The Kurultai – composition, powers, formation procedure
5. The Government – structure, functions
6. The Constitutional Court – status, powers
7. Local Government and Self-Government – akimats, maslikhats
8. Final and Transitional Provisions – entry into force procedure
9. Procedure for Amending the Constitution – referendum

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