Social status of Oralman in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Abstract

The article provides insights into the country’s migration policies regarding
Oralmans as well as the actual situation with their social, economic,
and cultural integration. While focusing mainly on the findings of
the survey of International organization of migration, also article describes
government activities and schemes pertaining to Oralmans. The article
analyzes the historical background of ethnic immigration in Kazakhstan.
Authors describe government policies regarding oralmans in the country
as well as the measures to encourage their arrival and to provide integration
assistance. Also it is given general information about Oralmans in
Kazakhstan, and geographical distribution in the territory of Kazakhstan
and describe oralmans’ integration.