Asqar Mamin
Askar Mamin | |
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.jpg) Askar Mamin in 2011. | |
| President of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy | |
| In office April 17, 2008 – Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Zhaksybek Kulekeyev |
| Mayor of Astana | |
| In office September 21, 2006 – April 4, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Umirzak Shukeyev |
| Succeeded by | Imangali Tasmagambetov |
| Minister of Transport and Communications | |
| In office August 25, 2005 – September 21, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Kazhmurat Nagmanov |
| Succeeded by | Serik Akhmetov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1965 Tselinograd (now Astana), Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Kazakh |
| Political party | Nur Otan |
| Alma mater | Tselinograd Civil Engineering Institute Plekhanov Russian University of Economics |
| Profession | Economist |
Askar Uzakbaiuly Mamin (Kazakh: Асқар Ұзақбайұлы Мамин; born October 23, 1965) is the Kazakh statesman. He is currently the President of the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the national railway company of Kazakhstan.[1] He is also serves as the President of the Kazakhstan Ice Hockey Federation, a position he assumed in 2008.[2]
He previously served as Mayor of Astana (2006-2008), Minister of Transport and Communication in the Government of Kazakhstan (2005-2006). Mamin is a member of the ruling Nur Otan political party.
Early life and career
Mamin graduated from Tselinograd Civil Engineering Institute, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics with civil engineering and economics specialties.[3] He began his career as an erector of "Tselintyazhstroy" trust. He served as Deputy Director General of Innovative Enterprises Union of Kazakhstan. From 1996 to 2008, he served as the First Deputy Mayor of the City of Astana, Vice-Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Kazakhstan, First Vice-Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Personal life
Askar Mamin is married to Altynai Mamina. The couple have a son and daughter: Daniyar (b. 1986) and Dinara (b. 1991).
References
- ^ "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Plans to Double Volume of Transit Traffic by All Transport Modes by 2020". RZD-Partner.com. April 30, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- ^ Merk, Martin (September 4, 2010). "Kapitan Kazakhstan". IIHF.com. Archived from the original on February 28, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Askar Mamin - Biography". CaspianForum.org. Retrieved February 15, 2014.