Demographic section
Which language do you prefer for answering the questions – Kazakh or Russian?
Kazakh
707
(64.2%)
Russian
393
(35.8%)
Sex
Male
522
(47.5%)
Female
578
(52.5%)
How old are you?
18-29
252
(22.9%)
30-39
257
(23.4%)
40-49
204
(18.5%)
50-59
174
(15.8%)
60+
214
(19.4%)
Do you live in a city or a village?
City
722
(65.7%)
Village
372
(33.8%)
What province/region is it?
Astana
96
(8.7%)
Almaty city
162
(14.8%)
Akmola region
51
(4.7%)
Aktobe region
60
(5.4%)
Almaty region
135
(12.3%)
Atyrau region
23
(2.1%)
West Kazakhstan region
43
(3.9%)
Zhambyl region
54
(4.9%)
Karaganda region
59
(5.3%)
Kostanay region
35
(3.2%)
Kyzylorda region
44
(4%)
Mangystau region
34
(3.1%)
Turkestan region
111
(10.1%)
Pavlodar region
27
(2.5%)
North Kazakhstan region
19
(1.7%)
East Kazakhstan region
38
(3.4%)
Shymkent
38
(3.5%)
Abay region
24
(2.2%)
Zhetysu region
20
(1.8%)
Ulytau region
7
(0.6%)
Difficult to answer
20
(1.8%)
What is your ethnicity?
Kazakh
875
(79.6%)
Russian
109
(9.9%)
Other nationality
108
(9.9%)
Difficult to answer
7
(0.6%)
What language do you mostly speak at home?
In Kazakh
652
(59.5%)
In Russian
230
(21%)
In Kazakh and Russian languages equally
180
(16.4%)
Other
34
(3.1%)
Main section
How do you assess the likelihood of military conflicts involving Kazakhstan in the next 5 years?
Very high
78
(7.1%)
Rather high
76
(6.9%)
Average
308
(28%)
Rather low
145
(13.2%)
Very low
326
(29.7%)
Difficult to answer
166
(15.1%)
Do you think the army of Kazakhstan is strong enough to defend against external threats?
Yes, it will definitely be able to defend
351
(31.9%)
It will rather be able to defend
385
(35%)
It will rather not be able to defend
174
(15.8%)
No, it will definitely not be able to defend
114
(10.4%)
Difficult to answer
76
(6.9%)
How much do you trust the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan?
Completely trust
421
(38.2%)
Rather trust
258
(23.5%)
Neutral
245
(22.3%)
Rather do not trust
79
(7.2%)
Do not trust at all
63
(5.8%)
Difficult to answer
34
(3%)
Kazakhstan develops military cooperation with different countries. In your opinion, with whom should we strengthen military ties in the first place?
With Russia within the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization)
322
(29.3%)
With China within the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization)
249
(22.6%)
With NATO countries (e.g., USA, Turkey)
302
(27.5%)
With neighboring Central Asian countries
220
(20%)
Kazakhstan should adhere to neutrality and limit military alliances as much as possible
202
(18.4%)
Difficult to answer
127
(11.6%)
Imagine that your close relative (brother, son) received a draft notice to serve in the Kazakh army. What would you do?
Fully support his service
421
(38.3%)
Support him, but worry a lot about him
284
(25.8%)
Help him find a legal way not to serve
78
(7.1%)
Look for other ways so that he would not join the army
33
(3%)
Not interfere, it is his decision
257
(23.3%)
Difficult to answer
27
(2.5%)
How do you assess the prestige of the military profession in Kazakhstan?
Very prestigious
309
(28.1%)
Rather prestigious
462
(42%)
Rather not prestigious
170
(15.5%)
Not prestigious at all
73
(6.6%)
Difficult to answer
86
(7.8%)
Today Kazakhstan has a mixed system of army recruitment: conscription and contract service. Which model do you consider most effective for the country?
Maintain the current model
195
(17.7%)
Fully switch to a contract-based army
403
(36.6%)
Return to universal compulsory military service
401
(36.5%)
Difficult to answer
101
(9.2%)
In your opinion, what are the main problems existing in the Kazakh army?
Outdated material and technical base
331
(30.9%)
High level of hazing and violence, non-statutory relations
406
(37.8%)
Negative image of the army among the population
122
(11.4%)
High level of corruption
374
(34.9%)
Weak social security for servicemen
184
(17.2%)
Low qualification level of the officer corps
126
(11.7%)
Weak morale and combat spirit, lack of patriotism among the military
196
(18.3%)
No problems at all
128
(11.9%)
Difficult to answer
99
(9.3%)