Dzhuma Durdy Karayev

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

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 Turkmenistan
19581960
Succeeded by
Balysh Ovezov