Myth examined
“Kazakhstan has already switched to the Latin alphabet”
Outdated or premature. Kazakhstan announced a transition from Cyrillic to a Latin-based alphabet for the Kazakh language in 2017, with a phased implementation plan. As of 2025, the transition is ongoing: Cyrillic remains the dominant script in official use, daily life, and education, while Latin is being introduced gradually.
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