As per the data provided by the territorial commissions of the regions, Astana, Almaty and Shymkent cities, 8,150 polling stations began functioning countrywide as of 07:00 am, Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission Konstantin Petrov said at a briefing.

In his words, voting began at 12 polling stations in 11 foreign countries. 86 polling stations started working at 06:0 am, in accordance with the decisions of the territorial commissions.1,883 ballot stations in Aktobe, Atyrau, West Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda and Mangystau regions will begin working at 08:00 am Astana time (07:00 am)