The color revolution in Kazakhstan as another threat to Russia's national security

The article analyzes the events in the Republic of Kazakhstan in January 2022, which have the features of another color revolution in the post-Soviet space, and as a threat to Russia's national security. The author investigates the reasons, both internal and external, that became the source of the crisis in Kazakhstan, which led to armed confrontation and human casualties. The paper assesses the role of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in ensuring security and stability on the territory of Kazakhstan. The author examines the impact of events in Kazakhstan on ensuring stability in the post-Soviet space and on protecting Russia's national interests from external challenges and threats.