List of Kazakhs

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
• Borat Sagdiyev, journalist
• 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
• Braden Hammond (born 2001) - golfer

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

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  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
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  Assan Bazayev
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  Shamshi Kaldayakov
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  Talgat Musabayev
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  Mukhtar Shakhanov
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  Aliya Yussupova
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  Dariga Nazarbayeva
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  Absattar Derbisali
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  Marat Tazhin

See also

• List of people by nationality

External links

• Great People of Kazakhstan