Full Text of the New Constitution

Here you can access the full text of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The document is available for download in Kazakh and Russian.

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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

Key facts

  • Full text available in Kazakh and Russian
  • Comparison table – changes relative to the current Constitution
  • Explanatory materials – for understanding the reform logic
Related questions

What Is the Constitution

The Constitution is the fundamental law of the state that defines the structure of power, citizens' rights, and the basic rules of society. It is not a political program or ideological manifesto but the legal foundation upon which all other laws are built. The Constitution establishes the "rules of the game" for everyone – from the president to ordinary citizens.

Why We Are Updating the Constitution

The 1995 Constitution laid the foundations of an independent state. But over 30 years, the economy, technology, public expectations, and governance institutions have changed. Updating the Constitution is not abandoning previous values but aligning the legal system with the reality of 2026.

How the New Constitution Was Developed

The new Constitution was created openly, with the participation of experts, citizens, and representatives of all regions. The process took six months – from September 2025 to February 2026 – and included collecting proposals, expert review, public discussions, and coordination.

Key Changes in the New Constitution

The new Constitution preserves the foundations of statehood but changes the architecture of power and strengthens citizens' rights. Key changes: transition to a unicameral parliament, introduction of the Vice President, expansion of digital rights, and strengthened mechanisms of popular oversight.