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Токаев заявил, что следующие выборы президента пройдут в 2029 году по окончании его срока.

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Новая конституция может позволить Токаеву остаться у власти после 2029 года.

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Токаев отрицает опасения по поводу усиления борьбы за власть, заявляя, что поводов для беспокойства нет.

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16 марта 2026 Nikkei Asia: Kazakh new constitution approved in referendum: exit polls

Kazakh voters have approved a new constitution that may provide President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with a loophole allowing him to stay in power in the Central Asian energy and minerals giant beyond 2029, exit polls from a referendum on Sunday show.

Новая конституция может позволить Токаеву остаться у власти после 2029 года.

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Введение статьи, описывающее основной итог референдума и его возможные последствия.

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ALMATY/ASTANA (Reuters) -- Kazakh voters have approved a new constitution that may provide President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with a loophole allowing him to stay in power in the Central Asian energy and minerals giant beyond 2029, exit polls from a referendum on Sunday show. Two exit polls indicate that around 87% of voters backed the new constitution. Turnout stood at 73%, the electoral com

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16 марта 2026 Nikkei Asia: Kazakh new constitution approved in referendum: exit polls

Two exit polls indicate that around 87% of voters backed the new constitution. Turnout stood at 73%, the electoral commission earlier said.

Явка составила 73%, а за конституцию проголосовали около 87% избирателей.

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Результаты экзит-поллов, подтверждающие высокую поддержку новой конституции.

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stay in power in the Central Asian energy and minerals giant beyond 2029, exit polls from a referendum on Sunday show. Two exit polls indicate that around 87% of voters backed the new constitution. Turnout stood at 73%, the electoral commission earlier said. The new constitution streamlines the country's parliament and re-creates the office of vice president, which was aboli

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16 марта 2026 Nikkei Asia: Kazakh new constitution approved in referendum: exit polls

The new constitution streamlines the country's parliament and re-creates the office of vice president, which was abolished in 1996. It gives the president the authority to appoint the vice president and a host of other key officials.

Конституция упрощает парламент и воссоздает пост вице-президента с правом назначения президентом.

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Описание ключевых изменений в государственном устройстве по новой конституции.

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te that around 87% of voters backed the new constitution. Turnout stood at 73%, the electoral commission earlier said. The new constitution streamlines the country's parliament and re-creates the office of vice president, which was abolished in 1996. It gives the president the authority to appoint the vice president and a host of other key officials. The constitution's swift drafting had prompted some analysts in Kazakhstan to suggest that Tokayev may be looking to a

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16 марта 2026 Nikkei Asia: Kazakh new constitution approved in referendum: exit polls

The constitution's swift drafting had prompted some analysts in Kazakhstan to suggest that Tokayev may be looking to anoint a successor as vice president and leave office early, or to stay in his post with a new constitution resetting his term limits.

Аналитики предполагают, что Токаев может либо назначить преемника, либо остаться, обнулив сроки.

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Обсуждение возможных мотивов быстрого принятия конституции.

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olished in 1996. It gives the president the authority to appoint the vice president and a host of other key officials. The constitution's swift drafting had prompted some analysts in Kazakhstan to suggest that Tokayev may be looking to anoint a successor as vice president and leave office early, or to stay in his post with a new constitution resetting his term limits. Both the old and new constitutions limit presidents to one, seven-year term, a limit introduced by Tokayev in 2022. A

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16 марта 2026 Nikkei Asia: Kazakh new constitution approved in referendum: exit polls

Both the old and new constitutions limit presidents to one, seven-year term, a limit introduced by Tokayev in 2022.

И старая, и новая конституции ограничивают президента одним семилетним сроком, введенным в 2022 году.

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Уточнение о сохранении ограничения срока полномочий президента.

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or as vice president and leave office early, or to stay in his post with a new constitution resetting his term limits. Both the old and new constitutions limit presidents to one, seven-year term, a limit introduced by Tokayev in 2022. After voting in the capital, Astana, Tokayev was asked by a reporter about whether the constitution would facilitate a

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16 марта 2026 Nikkei Asia: Kazakh new constitution approved in referendum: exit polls

After voting in the capital, Astana, Tokayev was asked by a reporter about whether the constitution would facilitate a coming transfer of power. He said the next presidential election would take place in 2029, when his term ends.

Токаев заявил, что следующие выборы президента пройдут в 2029 году по окончании его срока.

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Ответ Токаева на вопрос журналиста о передаче власти.

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. Both the old and new constitutions limit presidents to one, seven-year term, a limit introduced by Tokayev in 2022. After voting in the capital, Astana, Tokayev was asked by a reporter about whether the constitution would facilitate a coming transfer of power. He said the next presidential election would take place in 2029, when his term ends. "Some experts suggest that competition for power in Kazakhstan is reportedly intensifying, and that various trends giv

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16 марта 2026 Nikkei Asia: Kazakh new constitution approved in referendum: exit polls

"Some experts suggest that competition for power in Kazakhstan is reportedly intensifying, and that various trends giving rise to concern are on the rise," Tokayev said. "However, there are absolutely no grounds for worry that this will have a negative impact on society."

Токаев отрицает опасения по поводу усиления борьбы за власть, заявляя, что поводов для беспокойства нет.

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Комментарий Токаева о политической конкуренции и стабильности.

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itate a coming transfer of power. He said the next presidential election would take place in 2029, when his term ends. "Some experts suggest that competition for power in Kazakhstan is reportedly intensifying, and that various trends giving rise to concern are on the rise," Tokayev said. "However, there are absolutely no grounds for worry that this will have a negative impact on society." Opposition to the constitutional rewrite had been marginal, with state-approved pollsters showing large majorities in

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16 марта 2026 Nikkei Asia: Kazakh new constitution approved in referendum: exit polls

Opposition to the constitutional rewrite had been marginal, with state-approved pollsters showing large majorities in favor of the new document.

Оппозиция пересмотру конституции была незначительной, а опросы показывали подавляющую поддержку.

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Описание отсутствия значимого противодействия конституционной реформе.

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" Tokayev said. "However, there are absolutely no grounds for worry that this will have a negative impact on society." Opposition to the constitutional rewrite had been marginal, with state-approved pollsters showing large majorities in favor of the new document. Since independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Kazakh authorities have maintained tight control over politics in the

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16 марта 2026 Nikkei Asia: Kazakh new constitution approved in referendum: exit polls

In a rare public statement, Nursultan Nazarbayev, Kazakhstan's president from 1991 to 2019, said he had voted in favor of the new constitution.

Назарбаев в редком заявлении сообщил, что проголосовал за новую конституцию.

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Упоминание о поддержке конституции бывшим президентом Назарбаевым.

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the Soviet Union in 1991, Kazakh authorities have maintained tight control over politics in the country of 20 million. In a rare public statement, Nursultan Nazarbayev, Kazakhstan's president from 1991 to 2019, said he had voted in favor of the new constitution. In a message published on his website, Nazarbayev, 85, said: "Some time ago, I made the choice to entrust [the preside

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16 марта 2026 Nikkei Asia: Kazakh new constitution approved in referendum: exit polls

"Some time ago, I made the choice to entrust [the presidency] to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and I stand by that choice forever. It is my hope that this Constitution will serve the well-being of our Kazakhstan and the welfare of our people."

Назарбаев подтвердил поддержку Токаева и выразил надежду, что конституция послужит благополучию Казахстана.

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Прямая цитата из заявления Назарбаева о его выборе и надеждах на конституцию.

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2019, said he had voted in favor of the new constitution. In a message published on his website, Nazarbayev, 85, said: "Some time ago, I made the choice to entrust [the presidency] to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and I stand by that choice forever. It is my hope that this Constitution will serve the well-being of our Kazakhstan and the welfare of our people." Once Tokayev's political patron, Nazarbayev was stripped of his remaining official posts and influence after a January

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