List of Kazakhs
From Kazakhstan Encyclopedia
This is a list of famous Kazakhs.
Contents
Actors, Filmmakers and Fashion Models
- Shaken Aimanov (1914-1970), film director, actor
- Timur Bekmambetov (born 1961), film director
- Rashid Nugmanov (born 1954), film director
- Gulshat Omarova (born 1968), writer, film director and actress
- Ruslana Korshunova (born 1987), international fashion model
- Alyona Subbotina (born 1990), international fashion model
Artists
- Altynai Asylmuratova (born 1961), ballerina
- Abylkhan Kasteev (1904-1973), painter
Businessmen
- Timur Kulibayev (born 1966), businessman
- Oleg Novachuk, businessman, currently Chief Executive of Kazakhmys
Composers and Musicians
- Kulyash Baiseitova (1912-1957), opera singer
- Marat Bisengaliev (born 1962), violinist and director of Orchestras
- Alan Buribaev (born 1979), conductor
- Jambyl Jabayev (1846-1945), akyn, student of Suinbay
- Shamshi Kaldayakov (1930-1992), composer
- Erik Kurmangaliev (1959-2008), opera singer
- Makhambet Otemisuly (1804-1846), akyn, composer, leader of rebellious movement against Russian Empire
- Roza Rymbaeva (born 1957), singer
- Kurmangazy Sagyrbayuly (1823-1896), composer, instrumentalist and folk artist
- Tolkyn Zabirova (born 1970), singer
- Roza Baglanova (1922-2011), opera singer
Heads of State
- Ablai Khan (1711-1781), khan of Middle jüz, leader of Kazakh Khanate (1771-1781)
- Abul Khair Khan (1693-1748), khan of Junior jüz (1725-1748)
- Zhumabay Shayakhmetov (1902-1966), First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Kazakh SSR (1946 - 1954)
- Jumabek Tashenov(1915-1986), Prime Minister
- Dinmukhamed Kunayev (1912-1993), First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Kazakh SSR (1960-1962, 1964-1986), Prime Minister, President Kazakhstan Academy of Sciences
- Nursultan Nazarbaev (born 1940), President of Kazakhstan
- Kerei Khan(?-1465)founder and co-leader of Kazakh Khanate(1456-1465)
- Janybek Khan (1428-1480), founder and co-leader of Kazakh Khanate (1465-1480)
- Burunduk Khan(?-1511), leader of the Kazakh Khanate(1480-1510)
- Kasym Khan (1445-1521), leader of the Kazakh Khanate (1510 - 1521)
- Kenesary Khan (1802-1847), khan of all three jüzes (1841 - 1847)
- Tauke Khan (?-1718), leader of the Kazakh Khanate (1680-1718)
- Haknazar Khan(?-1580), leader of the Kazakh Khanate(1538- 1580)
- Shygai Khan(1500-1582),leader of the Kazakh Khanate(1580-1582)
- Tawekel Khan(?-1598), leader of the Kazakh Khanate(1582-1598)
- Esim Khan(?-1628(1643)), leader of the Kazakh Khanate( 1598-1628(1643))
- Salkam Jangir Khan(?-1652),leader of the Kazakh Khanate(1628(1643)-1652)
- Batyr Khan(?-1680), leader of the Kazakh Khanate(1652-1680)
Philosophers
- Abay Qunanbayuli (1845-1904), poet, translator, composer and philosopher.
- Al-Farabi (872-950), scientist, philosopher and mathematician
- Khoja Ahmad Yasavi (1106-1166), poet and Sufi (Muslim mystic)
Politicians
- Karim Masimov (born 1965), Prime Minister
- Byrganym Aytimova (born 1953), ambassador, minister
- Akhmet Baitursynov (1873-1937), poet, writer and politician
- Osman Batur (1899-1951), (also referred to as Ospan) fighter for the freedom of the Qazaq people in Xinjiang
- Alikhan Bokeikhanov (1866-1937), writer, political activist and environmental scientist
- Mirjaqip Dulatuli (1885-1935), poet, writer and a leader of Alash Orda government
- Janabil (born 1934), politician in China
- Gulzhana Karagusova (born 1950), member of Majilis, Minister of Labor and Social Protection
- Ashat Kerimbay (born 1947), politician in China
- Eset Kotibaruli (1803-1889), leader of the anti-colonial war against Russian Empire
- Bolat Nurgaliyev (born 1951), diplomat
- Makhambet Otemisuly (1804-1846), akyn, composer, leader of rebellious movement against Russian Empire
- Kanat Saudabayev (born 1946), politician, Secretary of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Zhumabay Shayakhmetov (1902-1966), First Secretary of the Kazakh SSR
- Mustafa Shokay (1890-1941), leader of the Kokand revolt (1917) against the Bolsheviks
- Olzhas Suleimenov (born 1936), poet, politician, and anti-nuclear activist
- Imangali Tasmagambetov (born 1956), Prime Minister
- Marat Tazhin (born 1960), Foreign Minister
- Isatay Taymanuly (1791-1838), leader of rebellious movement against Russian Empire
- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (born 1953), Foreign Minister, Prime Minister
- Zhanseit Tuimebayev (born 1958), Minister of Education and Science
- Aman Tuleev (born 1944), governor of Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
Military
- Syrym Datuly (1712-1802), leader of the Kazakhs of the Junior Jüz
- Nurken Abdirov (1919-1942), fighter pilot, hero of the Soviet Union
- Toktar Aubakirov (born 1946), first Kazakh in space, MP
- Raiymbek Batyr (1705-?), warrior in the 18th century against Dzungars
- Talgat Begeldinov (born 1922), fighter pilot, hero of the Soviet Union during World War II
- Manshuk Mametova (1922-1943), machine gunner, hero of the Soviet Union during World War II
- Baurzhan Momyshuly (1910-1982), writer, hero of the Soviet Union of World War II
- Talgat Musabayev (born 1951), test pilot, former cosmonaut, Director of Aerospace Agency of Republic of Kazakhstan
- Rakhimzhan Qoshqarbaev (1924-1988), first soldier to raise the Soviet flag over the Reichstag in Berlin
Scientists
Applied and Natural Science
- Ken Alibek (born 1950), microbiologist
- Kaisha Atakhanova (born 1957), genetic biologist
- Alikhan Bokeikhanov (1866-1937), writer, political activist and environmental scientist
- Shafik Chokin (1912-2003), engineer, President of Academy of Sciences
- Kanysh Satpayev (1899-1964), engineer, geologist, President of Academy of Sciences
Social Science
- Al-Farabi (872-950), scientist, philosopher and mathematician
- Sarsen Amanzholov (1903-1958), linguist, Turkologist
- Orazak Ismagulov (born 1930), anthropologist
- Zhenis Kembayev (born 1975), jurist
- Marat Aldangorovich Sarsembaev (born 1947), jurist
Sportspersons
Boxers
- Serik Konakbaev (born 1959) - silver medal winner of the 1980 Summer Olympics
- Bolat Niyazymbetov (born 1972) - bronze medal winner of the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Yermakhan Ibraimov (born 1972) - bronze medal winner of the 1996 Summer Olympics, champion of the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Bekzat Sattarkhanov (1980-2000) - champion of the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Bulat Jumadilov (born 1973) - silver medal winner of the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics
- Mukhtarkhan Dildabekov (born 1976) - silver medal winner of the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Bakhtiyar Artayev (born 1983) - champion of the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Serik Yeleuov (born 1980) - bronze medal winner of the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Bakhyt Sarsekbayev (born 1981) - champion of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Yerkebulan Shynaliyev (born 1987) - bronze medal winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Serik Sapiyev (born 1983) - boxer, champion of the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Yerdos Zhanabergenov (born 1983) - boxer
- Gennady Golovkin (born 1982) - silver medal winner of the 2004 Summer Olympics, current WBC, IBF, WBA Super Middleweight and IBO champion
Wrestling
Greek-Roman (Classic) Style
- Shamil Serikov (1956-1989) - champion of the 1980 Summer Olympics
- Jacksylyk Ushkempirov (born 1951) - champion of the 1980 Summer Olympics
- Daulet Turlykhanov (born 1963) - silver medal winner of the 1992 Summer Olympics, silver bronze-winner of the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Nurbakyt Tengizbayev(born 1983) - bronze medal winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Asset Mambetov (born 1982) - bronze medal winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics
Freestyle
- Maulen Mamyrov (born 1970) - bronze medal winner of the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Islam Bairamukov (born 1971) - silver medal winner of the 2000 Summer Olympics
Ice Hockey
- Evgeni Nabokov (born 1975) - former NHL goaltender (1995-2015)
Soccer
- Seilda Baishakov (born 1950) - FC Kairat (1971 -1981)
- Kairat Ashirbekov (born 1982) - footballer
- Samat Smakov (born 1978) - footballer
- Nurbol Zhumaskaliyev (born 1981) - footballer
Other
- Qajymuqan (1871-1948) - freestyle wrestler
- Assan Bazayev (born 1981) - cyclist
- Kaisar Nurmagambetov (born 1977) - flatwater canoer
- Darmen Sadvakasov (born 1978) - chess grandmaster
- Aliya Yussupova (born 1984) - athlete
- Yernar Yerimbetov (born 1980) - gymnast
- Radik Zhaparov (born 1984) - ski jumper
- Dias Keneshev (born 1985) - biathlete
- Boris Polak (born 1954), Israeli world champion and Olympic sport shooter
- Askhat Zhitkeyev (born 1981) - judoka, silver prize-winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Arman Chilmanov (born 1984) - taekwondo athlete, bronze prize-winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Alexander Vinokourov (born 1973) - cyclist
Weightlifting
- Ilya Ilyin (born 1988) - champion of the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Olympics
- Zulfiya Chinshanlo (born 1993) - champion of the 2012 Summer Olympics
Writers and Poets
- Abay Qunanbayuli (1845-1904) - poet, composer and philosopher
- Ibrahim Altynsarin (1841-1889) - pedagogue, writer
- Mukhtar Auezov (1897-1961) - writer, public figure
- Bukhar-zhirau Kalmakanov (1693-1789) - poet
- Akhmet Baytursinuli (1873-1937) - poet, writer, pedagogue and politician
- Alikhan Bokeikhanov (1866-1937) - writer, political activist and environmental scientist
- Mirjaqip Dulatuli (1885-1935) - poet, writer and a leader of Alash Orda government
- Qabdesh Jumadilov (born 1936) - writer
- Bakhytzhan Kanapyanov (born 1951) - poet and lyricist
- Mukaghali Makatayev (1931-1976) - akyn, poet
- Baurzhan Momyshuly (1910-1982) - writer, hero of the Soviet Union during World War II
- Sabit Mukanov (1900-1973) - poet and writer
- Gabit Musirepov (1902-1985) - writer, playwright
- Saken Seyfullin (1894-1939) - poet and writer, national activist
- Magjan Jumabayev (1893-1938) - writer, publicist, founder of modern Kazakh literature
- Mukhtar Shakhanov (born 1942) - writer, lawmaker, ambassador
- Olzhas Suleimenov (born 1936) - poet, politician, and anti-nuclear activist
- Sultanmahmut Toraygirov (1893-1920) - poet and writer
- Shokan Walikhanuli (1835-1865) - scholar, ethnographer and historian
- Khoja Akhmet Yassawi (1106-1166) - poet and Sufi (Muslim mystic)
- Tauman Torekhanov (born 1931) - writer, journalist and executive editor
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