10 Facts About Altynbek Sarsenbayuly

Altynbek Sarsenbayuly was a Kazakh politician who served in the Government of Kazakhstan before becoming a political opposition leader.

In 2003, after a long career in senior Kazakh government positions, such as Information Minister and Ambassador to Russia, Sarsenbayuly joined the opposition ranks in protest against what he regarded as the administration's authoritarian policies.

Altynbek Sarsenbayuly was born in the village of Qainar in family of 12 children.

In 1987, Altynbek Sarsenbayuly became an editor and executive secretary of the Arai - Zarya magazine.

In March 1992, Altynbek Sarsenbayuly was appointed as the head of the Department of Culture and Interethnic Relations of the President.

On 20 January 1993, Altynbek Sarsenbayuly was appointed as Minister of Press and Media.

On 14 October 1995, the Ministry was reorganized into National Agency for Press and Mass Media of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 14 October 1995 where Altynbek Sarsenbayuly served its chairman.

On 13 October 1997, Altynbek Sarsenbayuly became the Minister of Information and Public Accord.

On 25 January 2002, Altynbek Sarsenbayuly was appointed as an Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Russia until being relieved from his post on 3 November 2003.

In December 2003, Altynbek Sarsenbayuly became the co-chair of the Ak Zhol Democratic Party.