Data from the three waves (1992, 1997 and 2003) of the ‘Youth
Survey’ carried out by the Centre for Analysis and Forecasting (C.A.P.) are analysed. Each wave was based on personal interviews with
approximately 7000 16- to 29-year olds. The text first describes the political involvement of young people, secondly the acceptance of democracy
and, thirdly, satisfaction with the reality of democracy and trust in political or state institutions, as well as in politicians. The results show clear
differences in some aspects of the political culture of young people in the Kazakhstan. In other aspects the political attitudes have become more
similar, especially trust in institutions. However, the political involvement of young people is largely the same, i.e. in this respect no change has
occurred.