Abstract

This article deals with the actual problem of integrating kandas into the Kazakh society. The authors set a goal to study the process of migration and adaptation of repatriates in Kazakhstan based on the theory of A. Ager and A. Strang, according to which there are 10 criteria for the success of integration. The findings of the study are based on the documentary and conceptual analyzes of the media and social networks. Documents and laws on migration were also analyzed in order to understand the practical implementation of the adopted regulations. In addition, field research was taken as the basis of the study - narrative-biographical interviews with repatriates in 3 regions of Kazakhstan: Almaty region, Esik; East Kazakhstan region, Shygys village; and North Kazakhstan region, Sergeevka village. These field studies were carried out in July-August 2023 under the project “Identification aspects of the kandas integration to Kazakhstani society” to study the degree of their integration into society and the features of their self-identification. Existing problems were revealed and tasks were set for solution in the foreseeable future.

Key words: migration, repatriation,laws of migration in Kazakhstan, integration of kandasinto Kazakhstani society, problems of migration.