Do most Kazakhs speak Russian?

Among the entire population of Kazakhstan, 97 percent are fluent in Russian. The Russian language has become a reliable political communication partner in the integration process of Kazakh society; the Russian language is not only supported constitutionally but in all spheres and industries.

What language do Kazakhstan speak?

Russian
Kazakh
Kazakhstan/Official languages

What language is similar to Kazakh?

A member of the Turkic language family, Kazakh shares many structural similarities to languages such as Turkish, Altay, Uzbek, Uyghur, and Turkmen, as well as being largely mutually intelligible with Kyrgyz.

Who are the Kazakhs and why are they important?

The Kazakhs, a Turkic people ethnically tied to the Uighur (We-goor) people of western China and similar in appearance to Mongolians, emerged in 1991 from over sixty years of life behind the Iron Curtain.

Why is Kazakhstan’s ethnic make up changing?

The decreasing nature of Kazakhstan’s population (-.09 percent in 1999) is due, in part, to low birth-rates and mass emigration by non-Kazakhs, mainly Russians and Germans (Kazakhstan’s net migration rate was -7.73 migrants per 1,000 people in 1999). Given the emigration, Kazakhstan’s ethnic make up is ever-changing.

Should Kazakhstan have a common language?

Language is one of the most contentious issues in Kazakhstan. While many countries have used a common language to unite disparate ethnic communities, Kazakhstan has not been able to do so. Kazakh, the official state language of Kazakhstan, is a Turkic language spoken by only 40 percent of the people.

What is the most contentious issue in Kazakhstan today?

Language is one of the most contentious issues in Kazakhstan. While many countries have used a common language to unite disparate ethnic communities, Kazakhstan has not been able to do so. Kazakh, the official state language of Kazakhstan, is a Turkic language spoken by only 40 percent of the people.