VIDEO: Protesters Attempt to Topple Nazarbayev Statue in Kazakhstan

Protesters in Kazakhstan are attempting to dismantle a statue of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The video shows protesters tying ropes to the statue and trying to pull it down.

It is worth reminding that the unrest in Kazakhstan began on January 4 and continues to this day. On January 2, residents of Aktau and Zhanaozen took to the streets demanding a reduction in fuel prices. The price of gas in Kazakhstan doubled starting January 1, rising from 60 tenge (10 rubles) to 120 tenge (20 rubles).

Today, protesters stormed the Almaty city hall and set it on fire. Additionally, they burned down the buildings of the prosecutor's office and the headquarters of the ruling party. Protesters have also seized the presidential residence in Almaty. Clashes are occurring between police and protesters in the city center.