What is the Kurultai
Under the 2026 Constitution, the Kurultai is the unicameral supreme representative body of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It replaces the former bicameral system of the Mazhilis and Senate and becomes the single parliamentary centre.
How it is formed
- 145 deputies are elected for 5 years.
- The legal model was fixed in the law on the Kurultai signed on June 5, 2026.
- The constitutional framework describes proportional representation in a single nationwide constituency.
When it starts working
- The transition period runs until July 1, 2026.
- After the Constitution enters into force, a presidential decree calling elections is expected.
- The first Kurultai elections are expected in August 2026.
- Until the Kurultai is formed, the current parliament continues to operate.
What this changes
- Key parliamentary procedures are concentrated in one body.
- The Kurultai gives consent to a number of major appointments, including the appointment of the Vice President.
- Once it is formed, the next institutional cycle of the new Constitution begins.