Dzhuma Durdy Karayev

Dzhuma Durdy Karayev (1910-4 May 1960) was a Turkmen politician who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Turkmen SSR.

Karayev came to power on 14 December 1958, succeeding Sukhan Babayev. He served until his death on 4 May 1960. Balysh Ovezov became the next General Secretary.

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Rulers of Soviet Republics

Party political offices
Preceded by
Sukhan Babayev
General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Turkmen SSR
1958–1960
Succeeded by
Balysh Ovezov