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Aida Balaeva
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Aida Balaeva

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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.

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Born
1974-07-04 · 51 years old
Birth place
Jambyl, Kazakhstan
Education
Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakh National Agrarian University
Career
Leading specialist in socio-political processes, Director of the Department of Internal Policy of Astana, Deputy Akim of Astana, Assistant to the President of Kazakhstan

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