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''This is a '''list of famous [[Kazakhs]].''

== 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 [[Dzungar people|Dzungar]]s
*[[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 building|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]]
*[[Zhaqsylyq Üshkempirov|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

==Gallery==

<gallery class="center">
File:Tokaev.jpg|[[Kassym-Jomart Tokayev]]
File:Assan_Bazayev.jpg|[[Assan Bazayev]]
File:Shamshi Qaldayaqov.jpg|[[Shamshi Kaldayakov]]
File:Talgat Musabayev.jpg|[[Talgat Musabayev]]
File:Muhtar Shaxan Kazak poet.jpg|[[Mukhtar Shakhanov]]
File:Yussupova.jpg|[[Aliya Yussupova]]
File:Dariga Nazarbayeva.jpg|[[Dariga Nazarbayeva]]
File:Absattar Derbisali.png|[[Absattar Derbisali]]
File:Kazakh FM Marat Tazhin.jpg|[[Marat Tazhin]]
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[List of people by nationality]]

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090904080150/http://expat.nursat.kz/?3201 Great People of Kazakhstan]

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