Former Chairman of the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov MOSCOW, Jan. 8 The former head of the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan, Karim Massimov, who was detained on suspicion of treason, is an influential politician in the country, there were many rumors about him, including about his involvement in the intelligence services of foreign states; At the same time, it is possible that Massimov was not the organizer of the rebellion that broke out in the republic, although full responsibility can be assigned to him, senior researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, head of the department of Central Asia and Kazakhstan at the Institute of CIS Countries Andrei Grozin told RIA Novosti. that Massimov was detained under the article on high treason and placed in a temporary detention center. According to the republic's criminal code, he faces up to 15 years in prison. On January 5, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed Massimov from the post of head of the KNB, he held this post for more than five years, heading the committee in September 2016. Prior to that, he twice headed the country's government, worked as the head of the presidential administration. «Gray eminence» behind Nazarbayev's back According to Grozin, the reason for the failure of the attempted rebellion in Kazakhstan cannot be explained solely by the unprofessionalism of the special services. «Therefore, the charge of treason, at least, looks logical. Now it is We need to wait for some details. But the fact that the entire leadership of the National Security Committee has now been dismissed and, apparently, are under investigation, already suggests that there was an organized attempt at rebellion, «the expert said. Nazarbayev called on everyone to rally around the President of Kazakhstan «The appointment of Masimov to the post of head of the KNB even under the first president (Nursultan Nazarbayev — ed.) Was assessed by many in the republic as a transfer to a position that will control the entire transit of the highest power in the republic, as well as a position, which allows Massimov to have a gigantic amount of compromising information on the entire Kazakhstani elite. In addition, he was always «behind the back» of the first president. Before the start of the transit, he was the second most influential person after the president in the country, «Grozin explained. Massimov is a successful businessman who is rumored to have a giant financial empire. “He entered the government service in the 2000s, before that he was in business. For some time he was the head of the administration of the first president. Evil tongues said that he was the“ cashier ”of the family (Nazarbayeva — ed.), That is, the person who managed the money relatives of the first president of the country, at least part of the money, «the expert explained. A million rumors and a minimum of information» There were a lot of different rumors and legends about him. And the official biography is very sparse. 6, they said about him that he was an agent of the State Department and the CIA, they said about him that he was a Chinese spy, they said about him that he was a Russian spy. positions in the country and knowing how formal and informal mechanisms of power work and perfectly using these mechanisms in their own interests. scarlet «, which determined both personnel policy and the main domestic and foreign policy decisions that were made at the state level,» Grozin said.
The West blames Russia for the Kazakhstani crisis «They said about him that he was not an ethnic Kazakh, but a Uyghur. There were a lot of all kinds of rumors about him, which he himself did not refute, did not confirm, so an atmosphere was always swirling around him, giving rise to numerous speculations», — explained the expert. He suggested that Massimov recently «played with the» gray cardinal «, but the investigation will show how the accusations are justified.» I am not inclined to think, knowing Masimov's previous demeanor in difficult situations and if it was an attempt at rebellion, that he acted on his own. I think that he most likely participated in this, and what roles — first or second , I repeat, this will be shown by the investigation, «the expert believes.» There may be further arrests, how serious everything will be — the next few hours will show The resident, as reported today, did not leave the country and is in Nur-Sultan and, as it turned out, in touch with the current President Tokayev, suggests that Masimov may ultimately be made responsible for everything. And whether it corresponds to reality or not — this is the tenth thing, «concluded Grozin. The country is on fire. Kazakhstan entered the new year with mass riots
Protests in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau went to rallies , protesting against a two-fold increase in the price of LPG.
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Protest actions in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau protested against the double rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
First, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation.
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First, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation.
He then dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially responsible for allowing the protest situation.
3 of 17 < p> Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially guilty for allowing a protest situation.
The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
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The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
In Almaty, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security officials.
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In Almaty, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security forces.
The police used gas and flash bangs.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
In the photo: rioters in Almaty interfere with the work of an ambulance.
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In the photo: rioters in Almaty interfere with the work of ambulances.
A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
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Several regions have declared a state of emergency.
A curfew is imposed there, mass events are prohibited and movement is restricted.
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A curfew is imposed there, prohibited mass events and restrictions on movement.
In the country because of the riots, the Internet was turned off.
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The Internet was turned off in the country due to riots.
RIA Novosti correspondents made sure that the websites of some government agencies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and sites of various media do not work either.
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RIA Novosti correspondents were convinced that the websites of some government agencies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and that the sites of various media do not work.
Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
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Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
The Foreign Ministry noted that they advocate a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they advocate a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
The President of Kazakhstan addressed the nation for the second time in 24 hours.
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The President of Kazakhstan for the second time in 24 hours made an appeal to the nation.
He announced that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
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He stated that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
In addition, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
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In addition, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
He is also promised to act as tough as possible against offenders.
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He also promised to act as harshly as possible against offenders.
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Protests in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau protested against the double rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
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First, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation.
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Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially responsible for allowing a protest situation.
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The president urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
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In Alma-Ata, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security officials.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
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In the photo: participants in the riots in Almaty interfere with the work of the ambulance.
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A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
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A curfew is being imposed there, mass events are prohibited and movement is limited.
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The country has turned off the Internet due to riots.
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Correspondents of RIA Novosti made sure that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan are not opened from abroad, sites of various media also do not work.
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Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they advocate a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
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The President of Kazakhstan spoke with address to the nation.
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He announced that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
16 of 17 < p> In addition, from today, Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
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He also promised to act as tough as possible in relation to offenders.
Protests in Kazakhstan On Friday, ex-adviser to the first president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, Yermukhamet Yertysbayev, said that one of the reasons for the crisis in the country was the betrayal of some top officials and law enforcement officers. He described what was happening as an attempt at a coup d'etat and an armed rebellion, and its scale says that “without traitors of the highest echelon of power, especially law enforcement agencies, it was impossible to carry out.” Mass protests in Kazakhstan began in the early days of 2022 — residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau in the west countries opposed a twofold increase in prices for liquefied gas. Later, the protests spread to other cities, including Alma-Ata, the old capital and the largest city of the republic: looting began there, militants attacked state institutions, took away weapons. In response, the authorities declared a state of emergency across the country until January 19 and launched a counter-terrorism operation. According to the UN, about 1,000 people were injured during the protests in Kazakhstan. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic, 18 security officials were killed. On the morning of January 5, Kazakh President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev dismissed the government and headed the Security Council. At the first meeting of the Security Council under his leadership, Tokayev described the situation in Kazakhstan as undermining the integrity of the state and said that he had asked the CSTO for help «in overcoming the terrorist threat.» The CSTO Collective Security Council decided to send collective peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan to normalize the situation in the country. On January 7, Tokayev announced that terrorists, including those who arrived from abroad, continued to resist, and promised to destroy those who did not lay down their arms. In addition, the President noted that all the demands of citizens, expressed in peaceful forms, were heard. Follow the situation in Kazakhstan in the online report & gt; & gt; » Shocked by what is happening «: residents of Kazakhstan spoke about the situation in the country