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Imangali TasmagambetovStatesman and political figure of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Date of Birth: 09.12.1956
Country:  Kazakhstan |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Political and Government Career
- 1993-1999:
- 1999-2019:
- Contributions to Culture and Heritage
- Honors and Awards
- Family
Early Life and Education
Imanghali Tasmagambetov, a distinguished Kazakh statesman and politician, was born into the Zhappas clan of the Baiuly tribe within the Junior Zhuz. His interest in natural sciences ignited during his adolescence, shaping his decision to pursue a career in the field. In 1979, he graduated from the Faculty of Natural Geography at West Kazakhstan State University named after M. Utebayev (formerly Ural Pedagogical Institute named after A.S. Pushkin) with a specialization in teaching geography and biology.
Political and Government Career
Tasmagambetov embarked on his professional journey as a trainer in a children's sports school in 1973, where he specialized in boxing and wrestling. After completing his university studies, he taught geography and biology at a secondary school in Guryev.
His active engagement in public life began with his election as First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Komsomol of Kazakhstan (in 1989 on a multi-candidate basis) and Chairman of the State Committee of Kazakhstan for Youth Affairs (in 1991).
1993-1999:
Assistant to the President of KazakhstanDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Culture
Deputy Head and Head of the Organizational and Control Department of the Presidential Administration
1999-2019:
Akim (Mayor) of Atyrau RegionDeputy Prime Minister
Prime Minister
State Secretary
Head of the Presidential Administration
Akim of Almaty
Akim of Astana
Chairman of the Astana City Branch of the Nur Otan Party
Minister of Defense
Deputy Prime Minister
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to the Russian Federation
Contributions to Culture and Heritage
Alongside his political career, Tasmagambetov dedicated himself to preserving and promoting Kazakh culture and heritage. As Chairman of the Public Council for the Implementation of the State Program "Cultural Heritage," he organized international cultural expeditions, initiated the return of a copy of the ancient Turkic monument Kul-Tegin from Mongolia to Kazakhstan, and contributed to the establishment of the "Caspian Sea of Friendship" festival.
Honors and Awards
In recognition of his significant contributions, Tasmagambetov received the UNESCO Silk Road Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the organization. He is also the Honorary President of the Shooting Federation of Kazakhstan and Chairman of the Board of the Academician A.H. Margulan International Foundation.
Family
Tasmagambetov is married to Klara Dauovna, who he met as a university student. They have three children: Asel, Sofya, and Nursultan. Asel is a lawyer and founder of the Saby Charitable Foundation, while Sofya is an artist. Nursultan is the youngest child.
