KAZAKH FAMILY OF TURKISTAN REGION BASED ON THE 2021 NATIONAL POPULATION CENSUS

Abstract

The family and the strengthening of marriage and family relations are significant concerns of both society and the state. Since they ensure the birth, growth and development of a human being, they act as one of the decisive factors in the ethno-demographic development of peoples. The results of the study make it possible to understand the current state of the institution of family among Kazakhs of Turkestan region - the most numerous in the Republic of Kazakhstan. On the other hand, they help to identify the factors influencing its development and preservation, as well as to determine the role of Kazakh families in national education and their importance in society. In this regard, this presentation considers modern ethno-demographic aspects of the institution of family and marriage among Kazakhs of Turkestan region, which is a historical, spiritual and culturally significant territory of the republic.

The family has long been not only one of the most important social institutions of Kazakh society, but also represents the basis for the continuity of generations, the main guardian of traditions and culture. The study analyzes structural and quantitative indicators of Kazakh families in Turkestan region based on the data of the National Population Census of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2021. In addition, some attention is paid to statistical data on the state of childhood in Kazakh families, as well as the impact of urbanization and socio-economic factors of recent decades