Journalist Mlechin discloses details about his alleged interview with Tokayev on the January occurrences.
Loose Lips Sink Ships: Leonid Mlechin Spills the Beans on His Book about Kazakhstan's Chaotic January
Leonid Mlechin, a renowned Russian journalist, has dropped a bombshell about his book, "Tragic January. President Tokayev and Drawing Lessons," that offers insights into the unrest in Kazakhstan earlier this year. The book, it seems, has the President's ears ringing, but not in a good way.
When grilled about whether he interviewed President Tokayev, Mlechin spilled the beans, "Nope, no interviews. The President was clued in about my book, but he never took a peek before or after its release. I'm crossing my fingers he'll find some time to give it a read," said Mlechin.
The launch of his book in Kazakhstan, initially scheduled for December 24 in Almaty, has been delayed until January due to Mlechin contracting the ever-persistent virus. The book is a thrilling account of the events that rocked Kazakhstan in January 2022, now infamously known as the January events or Bloody January.
Mlechin announced that a multi-part film on his YouTube channel, "Leonid Mlechin's History," is in the works, with daily episodes unraveling the mystery of the January events.
While the book was presented at the Kazakh embassy in Russia a day prior, the Ambassador, Yermek Kosherbayev, kicked off the event.
In his book, Mlechin delves into a plan where the once-powerful Nursultan Nazarbayev was supposed to make a comeback for a brief stint before handing over the reins to a more suitable successor. Massimov, the former head of the KNB, was promised the prime minister's seat with unlimited powers in exchange for removing the acting president.
Mlechin's book alleges a written dialogue between Tokayev and Nazarbayev, shedding light on the power game that was being played behind closed doors. The negotiations, it appears, revolved around determining who truly controlled the reins of power.
Nazarbayev, who held the presidency from 1990 until 2019, continued his influence as the chair of the Security Council of Kazakhstan until he was ousted by none other than Tokayev during the January events. Any plans for Nazarbayev's return could indicate efforts to restore his authority, while Massimov is crucial if he was seen as instrumental in maintaining or reinstating Nazarbayev's grip on power.
Mlechin's book promises to dish the dirt on the bitter power struggle within the political sphere of Kazakhstan during the January events. Without a doubt, the book will make for compelling reading for those intrigued by the political drama that unfolded during those turbulent times.
- Unfortunately, news about Kazakhstan continues to make headlines, with Leonid Mlechin's book, "Tragic January. President Tokayev and Drawing Lessons," shedding light on war-and-conflicts and politics in general-news.
- In his book, Mlechin claims a written dialogue between Tokayev and former President Nazarbayev, adding to the crime-and-justice aspect of the pulsating January events.
- Despite not being interviewed by Mlechin, President Tokayev may be feeling the heat due to the publishing of his book in January, as it delves into controversial power struggles and conspiracies.
- Mlechin's upcoming multi-part film on his YouTube channel, "Leonid Mlechin's History," will further publish details of the chaotic January events in Kazakhstan, attracting those interested in true dialogue and unraveling the political mysteries.
- The ambitious plan, outlined in Mlechin's book, is said to involve the return of former President Nazarbayev and appointment of ex-KNB head, Massimov, as prime minister, stirring debate and speculation about war-and-conflicts, politics, and crime-and-justice in Kazakhstan.
