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2022 in Kazakhstan

Explore 6 historical events and records for Kazakhstan in 2022.

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Historical records for Kazakhstan in 2022

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January

Acting Prime Minister Takes Office

Smailov, Alikhan · Nur-Sultan · Acting Prime Minister of Kazakhstan · Government / Republic of Kazakhstan

Alikhan Smailov becomes acting Prime Minister after Mamin resigns

Government Resigns

Mamin, Askar · Nur-Sultan · Former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan · Government / Republic of Kazakhstan

Mamin's government resigns during nationwide unrest

Prime Minister Takes Office

Smailov, Alikhan · Nur-Sultan · Prime Minister of Kazakhstan · Government / Republic of Kazakhstan

Smailov is appointed Prime Minister during the January crisis

June

Constitutional Referendum

Tokayev, Kassym-Jomart · Nur-Sultan · President of Kazakhstan · Government / Republic of Kazakhstan

Tokayev backs constitutional reforms reducing presidential powers

September

Capital Renamed Astana

Tokayev, Kassym-Jomart · Astana · President of Kazakhstan · Government / Republic of Kazakhstan

Capital name is changed back from Nur-Sultan to Astana

November

Re-Elected President

Tokayev, Kassym-Jomart · Astana · President of Kazakhstan · Government / Republic of Kazakhstan

Tokayev wins early presidential election for a seven-year term

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