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Temur Umarov

Temur Umarov

Fellow, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Appears in 1 story

Notable Quotes

"If the transition of power doesn't go as Tokayev would like, then he will be able to say that with the adoption of the new Constitution, we have reset presidential term limits." — Umarov, quoted in reporting on the referendum

Stories

Kazakhstan replaces its constitution, centralizing power in the presidency

Rule Changes

Analyst tracking Central Asian governance

Voters in Kazakhstan approved a new constitution on March 15, 2026, replacing the 1995 document. The Central Referendum Commission reported 89% approval and 73% turnout on March 16, above the required 50% threshold; Almaty saw just 32–33%.

Updated May 30