Procedure for renaming the capital

The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana. This is established by article 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Constitution may be amended by Parliament on the basis of article 53 of the Constitution. This is at the suggestion of the President at a joint session of the Chambers of Parliament.
However, the Constitution establishes that a person, who assumes the powers of the President as a result of early termination of the powers of the elected President may not initiate amendments to the Constitution (art. 48).
At the same time, amendments to the Constitution can also be made by a Republican referendum (article 91).The proposal to hold a referendum may be initiated by Parliament or the Government.The proposal to hold a referendum may be initiated by Parliament or the Government.
At the same time, the draft amendments and additions to the Constitution aren't submitted to the Republican referendum if the President decides to submit it to the Parliament.The decision of the Parliament in this case shall be taken in the manner prescribed by the Constitution in the above-mentioned article 53.
Amendments to the Constitution on the renaming of the capital were made in accordance with the above procedure in full accordance with the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.