Famous People from Kazakhstan

Soviet politician who served as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan from 1964 to 1986, playing a key role in the republic's industrial development.

Computer scientist who founded Sci-Hub in 2011, a controversial platform providing free access to millions of academic papers and research articles.

Internationally acclaimed Kazakh singer known for his six-octave vocal range and performances across multiple genres including classical, pop, and traditional music.

Former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (2007-2012, 2014-2016) and head of the National Security Committee who was sentenced to prison in 2022 for treason.

Professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ATP ranking of No. 39 and represented Kazakhstan in Davis Cup competition.

Professional tennis player who won the 2022 Wimbledon singles championship, becoming the first Kazakhstani player to win a Grand Slam title.

Professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 25 and won multiple WTA titles during her career.

Kazakhstani professional tennis player who reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 31 and represented Kazakhstan in Fed Cup competitions.

Professional tennis player who has reached the fourth round at multiple Grand Slam tournaments and achieved a career-high ranking of No. 27.

Professional cyclist who won Olympic gold in the road race at the 2012 London Olympics and claimed victory in the 2006 Vuelta a España.

Professional boxer and former unified middleweight world champion known for his knockout power, holding multiple world titles from 2010-2018.

Kazakhstan's first president who led the country from independence in 1991 until his resignation in 2019, establishing the modern Kazakhstani state.

Kazakhstani figure skater who won Olympic bronze in men's singles at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, becoming Kazakhstan's first Olympic medalist in figure skating.

Politician and eldest daughter of Nursultan Nazarbayev who served as Senate Chairwoman and held various government positions in Kazakhstan.

Former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (2012-2014) who also worked as a painter before entering politics and government service.

Kazakhstani politician and economist who served as Mayor of Almaty from 2019-2022 and previously held various ministerial positions.

Veteran cosmonaut who completed three spaceflights to the International Space Station and Mir space station between 1994 and 2001.

Economist and politician who served as Prime Minister of Kazakhstan from 2019 to 2022, focusing on economic modernization and infrastructure development.

Retired professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 51 and represented Kazakhstan in Fed Cup competition.

Former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan who served from 2022 to 2024, previously holding senior positions in the finance ministry and central bank.

Current Prime Minister of Kazakhstan since February 2024, previously serving as deputy prime minister and in various government administrative roles.

Olympic triple jump champion who won gold at the 2012 London Olympics and set multiple national records in track and field athletics.

Professional cyclist who has competed in multiple Grand Tours and won stages at the Vuelta a España and Tour de France.

Kazakhstani cross-country skier who won four Olympic medals between 1988-1998, including gold in the 50km at the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics.

Kazakhstani politician who served as Prime Minister from 2002-2003 and later as Ambassador to Russia and China.

Professional footballer who represented both Germany and Kazakhstan at international level, playing as a midfielder for various European clubs.

Former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (2003-2007) and economist who also served as governor of several regions including Pavlodar and Akmola.

Kazakhstani decathlete who won silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics and held the Asian record in the decathlon for several years.

Kazakhstani singer who gained international recognition after competing on America's Got Talent in 2019 at age 13.

Fashion model who worked for major international brands and magazines before her death at age 20 in New York City in 2008.

Soviet and Kazakhstani pop singer known as the 'Nightingale of Kazakhstan' who achieved widespread fame across the Soviet Union in the 1970s-80s.

Kazakhstani chess player who became the youngest chess grandmaster in Kazakhstan's history at age 17 and won multiple international junior championships.

Kazakhstani professional road cyclist who competed in multiple Grand Tours and won stages in major cycling competitions during the 2000s and 2010s.

World War II military pilot who served as a navigator on Po-2 aircraft during the war and became a Hero of Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstani weightlifter who won gold medals in the 94kg category at the 2012 London Olympics and multiple World Championships.

First Kazakh cosmonaut who flew to space in 1991 aboard Soyuz TM-13, later becoming a politician and serving in the Kazakhstani government.

Kazakhstani boxer who won the welterweight gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics and claimed multiple World Championship titles.

Kazakhstani hurdler who won the 100-meter hurdles gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, becoming Kazakhstan's first Olympic athletics champion.

First Lady of Kazakhstan from 1991-2019, wife of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev and advocate for cultural and social causes.

Kazakhstani cosmonaut who flew to the International Space Station in 2015 as part of Expedition 45, becoming the third Kazakhstani citizen in space.

Olympic judoka who won bronze medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2021 Tokyo Olympics in the men's 60kg weight category.

Kazakhstani freestyle wrestler who won bronze in women's 72kg at the 2004 Athens Olympics and multiple World Championship medals.