Jastar Ruhy
Jastar Ruhy (Kazakh: Жастар рухы, romanized: Jastar ruhy, lit. 'Youth Spirit'), previously known as Jas Otan until 2022 (Kazakh: Жас Отан, romanized: Jas Otan, lit. 'Young Fatherland') is a youth wing of the ruling AMANAT party. The youth organisation was originally formed at the 1st Jas Otan Congress in Astana on 14 May 2008.
| Jastar Ruhy Жастар рухы | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 14 May 2008 (as Jas Otan) 12 July 2022 (as Jastar Ruhy) |
| Headquarters | 010000, D. Kunayev str., 12/1, Astana |
| Mother party | Amanat |
| Website | jastarruhy |
The Jastar Ruhy encompasses its branches across all Kazakhstan's regions, including the cities of Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent, as well as branches in districts and cities. The Jastar Ruhy central council includes deputies from the lower chamber Mäjilis and mäslihats (local assemblies) of all levels, leaders of youth NGOs, young athletes and cultural figures. As of 2012, the number of youth organization's members is approximately more than 200,000.