Second Smaiylov GovernmentThe Second Smaiylov Government (Kazakh: Смайылов екінші үкіметі, romanized: Smayılov ekinşi ükimeti; Russian: Второе правительство Смаилова) was the 18th composition of the Government of Kazakhstan under the leadership of Prime Minister Alihan Smaiylov. It was formed shortly after the 2023 legislative election, where the First Smaiylov Government previously resigned.
Älihan SmaiylovÄlihan Ashanūly Smaiylov (born 18 December 1972) is a Kazakh politician serving as chairman of the . He previously served as prime minister from 2022 to 2024 and finance minister from 2018 to 2020. Previously, he served as the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan under PM Asqar Mamin. He at the same time served as the Minister of Finance from 2018 to 2020.
Kassym-Jomart TokayevPersonal detailsBornKassym-Zhomart Kemelevich Tokayev (1953-05-17) 17 May 1953Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union (now Almaty, Kazakhstan)PartyIndependent (1991–1999, 2022–present)Other politicalaffiliationsCPSU (before 1991)Amanat (1999–2022)SpouseNadezhda Tokayeva(div.
Government of KazakhstanThe Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Kazakh: Қазақстан Республикасының Үкіметі, Qazaqstan Respublikasynyñ Ükımetı) is the collegial body that exercises executive power in the Republic of Kazakhstan; the government heads the system of executive bodies and directs their activities. The Government is formed by the President of Kazakhstan in the manner prescribed by the constitution.
Oljas BektenovOljas Abaiūly Bektenov (Kazakh: Олжас Абайұлы Бектенов [woɫʒɑ́s ɑbɑ́jʊɫə́ bʲektʰʲénəf] ; born 13 December 1980) is a Kazakh politician who has served as the prime minister of Kazakhstan since February 2024. Prior to his premiership, Bektenov held a number of senior positions.
Nurlan BaibazarovNūrlan Serıkūly Baibazarov (Kazakh: Нұрлан Серікұлы Байбазаров; born 10 October 1975) is a Kazakh politician and economist, who was served as the Assistant to the President on Economic Affairs since 2026. From 6 February to 21 December 2024 he was the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy. EducationBaibazarov finished his studied at the Kazakh State Academy of Management in 1997, where he became an economist.
2026 Kazakh constitutional referendumA constitutional referendum was held in Kazakhstan on 15 March 2026 to determine whether to approve the draft of a new constitution of Kazakhstan. According to official results, it was supported by nearly 90% of voters, with 10% against, and a turnout of 73%, the highest for any national vote since 2019 and the largest for a referendum since 1995. This was the fifth referendum since Kazakhstan's independence and the third constitutional referendum since 2022.
Serik JumanğarinSerık Maqaşūly Jumanğarin (born 22 July 1969) is a Kazakh politician, economist, and physicist, who's currently serving as the deputy prime minister since 2022 and minister of national economy since 2024.
Kazakh languageKazakh is a Turkic language of the Kipchak branch, spoken in Central Asia by the Kazakhs. It is closely related to Nogai, Kyrgyz, and Karakalpak. It is the official language of Kazakhstan and has official status in the Altai Republic of Russia. It is also a minority language in the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, China, and in the Bayan-Ölgii Province of western Mongolia.
Russian languageRussian is an East Slavic language belonging to the Balto-Slavic branch of the Indo-European language family. It is one of the four extant East Slavic languages, and is the native language of the Russian people. Russian was the de facto (and de jure in its final years) official language of the former Soviet Union.
Qanat BozymbaevQanat Aldabergenūly Bozymbaev (Kazakh: Қанат Алдабергенұлы Бозымбаев, IPA: [qɑˈnɑt ɑɫˌdɑbʲerˌɡʲenʊˈɫʊ boˌzʊmˈbɑjɪf]; born 8 January 1969) is a Kazakh politician, who has been serving as Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan since 2024. Prior to this role, Bozymbaev held several important positions in both local government and national administration.
MäjılısThe Mäjılıs of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, simply referred to as the Mäjılıs, was the lower house of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, alongside the upper house Senate. Together, they formed the national bicameral legislature of Kazakhstan, responsible for enacting legislation. Established by the Constitution of Kazakhstan following the 1995 constitutional referendum, the Mäjılıs was first convened in 1996.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.