But detractors accuse him of trampling on human rights and harassing the
media.
Despite the criticism, Mr Nazarbayev is genuinely popular and anti-government
protests in Kazakhstan are rare.
Most people are both wary of the state’s power and prefer to concentrate on
improving living standards rather than democratic ideals.
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