Kazakhstan

Daulet Mukayev is a Kazakh politician, economist, and prominent social media influencer who has served as a Member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan since 2023. Before entering parliament, he built a significant public profile as a blogger and journalist focused on financial literacy, housing programs, and entrepreneurship. He is the founder of the Dauletten charitable foundation, which has provided housing to numerous families in need. Mukayev holds a PhD in Economics and has previously worked as a television producer, university lecturer, and advisor on youth policy. He is a member of the Amanat party and leads the national project 'Qaryzsyz Qogam', which aims to improve financial education among the population.

Nurtay Sabilyanov is a Kazakhstani politician and public figure currently serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. First elected to the Majilis in 2004, he has served multiple terms across the III, IV, VI, and VIII convocations. Since March 2023, he has held the position of Chairman of the Committee on Economic Reform and Regional Development. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his contributions to parliamentary development and regional economic reform, receiving numerous state honors including the Order of Barys.

Aina Musralimova is a Kazakhstani politician and educator currently serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. Born in the Akmola Region, she began her career as a teacher before transitioning into public administration, where she held various roles in the Kokshetau city administration and the Akmola regional government. Prior to her election to the Majilis in 2023, she served as the executive secretary and later as the head of the Akmola regional branch of the Amanat party. She is a recipient of the Order of Kurmet.

Natalya Dementyeva is a Kazakhstani politician and public figure currently serving as a Member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. Born in Kokshetau, she began her career as an educator and school administrator, notably serving as the director of the Kokshetau Humanitarian-Technical Lyceum. She entered national politics in 2021, initially representing the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan before joining the Amanat party. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her contributions to education and public service, receiving the Order of Kurmet and the Order of Yel Birligi.

Dinara Naumova is a Kazakhstani politician and social activist serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan since 2023. Born with cerebral palsy, she has become a prominent advocate for disability inclusion, notably opening the first inclusive fitness center for children with special needs in Kabanbay Batyr village in 2022. She previously served on the Presidential Youth Policy Council and the Public Council of the Ministry of Information and Social Development. In 2021, she was awarded the 'Tәuelsіzdіk Urpaqtary' grant by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for her contributions to social welfare.

Tatyana Savelyeva is a Kazakhstani politician and economist currently serving as a Member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan and as the Chair of the Committee on Finance and Budget. Born in the Akmola Region, she built an extensive career within the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, eventually serving as Deputy Minister of Finance from 2016 to 2023. She was elected to the Majilis in 2023 and has been recognized for her contributions to public service with several state awards, including the Order of Kurmet.

Kazhybek Alishev is a Kazakhstani politician currently serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the VIII convocation. Representing the Amanat party from electoral district No. 8 in the Aktobe Region, he is a member of the Committee on Agrarian Issues. Before his parliamentary career, Alishev held various positions in the public sector, including roles in the prosecutor's office and the Atyrau regional administration, and later managed agricultural and commercial enterprises.

Daniya Yespayeva is a Kazakhstani politician currently serving as the Deputy Chair of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. A long-time member of the Ak Zhol Democratic Party, she has served as a deputy in the Majilis since 2016. Before her parliamentary career, she worked extensively in the banking and finance sector, holding leadership positions at BTA Bank and Kazkommertsbank. In 2019, she made history as the first woman to run for President of Kazakhstan. She has been recognized for her contributions to public service with several state awards, including the Order of Barys.

Yerlan Dauletovich Stambekov is a Kazakhstani politician and businessman currently serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan for the VIII convocation. Elected in 2023 as an independent candidate representing Almaty's electoral district No. 4, he serves on the Committee on Finance and Budget. Prior to his parliamentary career, Stambekov held various leadership roles in the private sector, including positions at ALA Data Systems and KazTransOil, and was active in the Almaty Chamber of Entrepreneurs.

Bakytzhan Bazarbek is a Kazakhstani lawyer and politician currently serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. Born in Taraz in 1981, he built a career as a legal expert specializing in environmental and land law, having worked as a university lecturer and a consultant for various national organizations. He was elected to the Majilis in 2023 representing electoral district No. 5. Throughout his career, he has contributed to international legal guides and developed educational resources on land and environmental legislation. He is a recipient of the Parasat and Kurmet orders for his contributions to the country's legal and socio-economic development.

Gauhar Tanasheva is a Kazakhstani politician and public figure currently serving as a Member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan since 2023. A medical doctor by training, she previously held various roles in the pharmaceutical industry and led several non-profit organizations, including the 'Children of Kazakhstan' foundation and the 'Association of Mothers of Kazakhstan'. As a member of the People's Party of Kazakhstan, she focuses on social and cultural development within the Majilis.

Daniyar Kaskarauov is a Kazakhstani politician and sports official currently serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan for the 8th convocation. Elected in 2023 as an independent candidate representing the 12th single-mandate constituency in the Almaty Region, he serves on the Committee on Agrarian Issues. Prior to his parliamentary career, Kaskarauov was a prominent figure in the sports sector, notably founding the Alash Pride organization and serving as its president until 2023. His professional background also includes extensive experience in logistics and security management.

Madi Takiyev is a Kazakhstani politician and lawyer currently serving as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a position he has held since February 2024. Prior to his ministerial appointment, he served as a member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan and chaired the Committee on Finance and Budget. His extensive career includes roles in the Ministry of National Economy, the Presidential Administration, and various tax and revenue departments. He holds degrees in accounting, law, and business administration.

Aida Balaeva is a Kazakh politician currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and the Minister of Culture and Information. Born in 1974 in the Jambyl region, she holds degrees in Russian language and literature, as well as law. Throughout her career, she has held significant positions in the Presidential Administration and served as the Minister of Information and Social Development. Her tenure has been marked by efforts to modernize the information sector and cultural policy, though her administration has faced criticism from media rights organizations regarding accreditation regulations and press freedom.

Erjan Sadenov is a Kazakh politician and career law enforcement officer currently serving as the Minister of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan, a position he has held since September 2023. Born in the East Kazakhstan Region, he spent decades in various police and investigative roles, including serving as the head of the Astana Police Department and as Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. He was reappointed to his ministerial role in February 2024 as part of the Bektenov Government.

Erlan Aqkenjenov is a Kazakh politician currently serving as the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a position he has held since March 19, 2025. Born in Almaty, he holds degrees from the Adilet Law Academy and Astana International University, with further professional training in energy business management. His extensive career in the oil and gas sector includes leadership roles at KazMunayGas, Chevron Texaco Global Trading, and KMG International. Prior to his current ministerial appointment, he served as the Vice Minister of Energy starting in June 2023.

Ersaiyn Nağaspaev is a Kazakh politician currently serving as the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a position he has held since February 2025. Born in Karaganda, he holds a degree in International Economic Relations from Karaganda State University. His extensive career includes roles in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and as the akim of Shakhtinsk. He has also served as deputy akim of Astana and held executive management positions at Kazakhstan Temir Joly JSC.

Jaslan Mädiev is a Kazakh politician currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development since September 2025. With an extensive background in finance and strategic planning, he previously held roles at the National Bank of Kazakhstan, the Development Bank of Kazakhstan, and served as the General Manager of Binance Kazakhstan. Mädiev has also held ministerial positions in digital development and national economy, and is recognized for his expertise in economic policy and digital innovation.

Nurlan Auesbayev is a Kazakhstani politician currently serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. He holds degrees in economics from the M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University and in law from the Kazakh Academy of Labor and Social Relations. Before his parliamentary career, he held various administrative and managerial roles, including serving as a local government official in Shymkent and as the director of a security agency. In 2022, he was the presidential candidate for the Nationwide Social Democratic Party, later leading the party's list in the 2023 legislative elections.

Pavel Olegovich Kazantsev is a Kazakhstani politician and public figure currently serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. Born in Tomsk in 1960, he holds degrees from the Tselinograd Civil Engineering Institute and the KGB Higher School. Throughout his career, he has held various administrative and political roles, including serving as Deputy Akim of Astana and holding senior positions within the Nur Otan party (now Amanat). He also served as Deputy Chairman of the Majilis from 2021 to 2023.

Serik Jumanğarin is a Kazakh politician, economist, and physicist currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan. Since entering government service in 2005, he has held various high-level positions, including Minister of Trade and Integration and Chairman of the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition. Known for his role in steering major tax reforms and economic policy, he has faced public scrutiny over controversial statements and allegations of corruption, which he has consistently denied. He remains a key figure in Kazakhstan's economic administration, focusing on fiscal policy and regional development.

Adil Zhubanov is a Kazakhstani politician currently serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the VIII convocation. Representing the Amanat party, he was elected from the Atyrau region's electoral district No. 13 in 2023 and serves on the Committee on Finance and Budget. Before entering national politics, he held a long-standing career in the construction industry as a general director and served as a deputy of the Atyrau city maslikhat for several terms between 2003 and 2021.

Yermurat Bapi is a Kazakhstani journalist and politician currently serving as a Member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, having been elected as an independent candidate in 2023. Prior to his parliamentary career, he was a prominent journalist and media executive, holding roles at Kazakh Radio and founding the publishing project DAT. He previously served as the chairman of the National Social Democratic Party in 2019. Bapi is a recipient of the Parasat Order and is recognized for his long-standing contributions to civil society and independent journalism in Kazakhstan.

Lukbek Tumashinov is a Kazakhstani politician currently serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the VIII convocation. Representing the Amanat party for constituency No. 29 in the East Kazakhstan Region, he is a member of the Committee on Economic Reform and Regional Development. Prior to his parliamentary career, he served as a deputy of the East Kazakhstan Regional Maslikhat starting in 2011 and held various leadership roles in the private and public sectors, including positions in insurance and management.

Maksat Tolykbayev is a Kazakhstani politician and journalist currently serving as a member of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan for the VIII convocation. Before entering politics, he had a distinguished career in media, working as a presenter, editor, and producer for major national television channels including 31 Channel, First Channel Eurasia, and Qazaqstan. He holds degrees in journalism and law from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan State University. Tolykbayev was elected to the Majilis in 2023 as a candidate for the Amanat party and has received several state honors, including the Order of Parasat and the Order of Kurmet.