Kanat Bozumbaev declines positions in Alatau

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Published 9 Nov 2026 · last updated 11 Nov 2026 · 20 Mar 2026 – 21 Mar 2026

Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbaev has declined consideration for the positions of Vice President or Akim of the new city of Alatau. He stated that having served as an Akim three times previously, he intends to make way for younger officials. Bozumbaev plans to focus on his current duties as Deputy Prime Minister.

Key facts

• Kanat Bozumbaev is currently Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.
• He declines nomination for the new position of Vice President.
• He declines appointment as Akim of the city of Alatau.
• Bozumbaev has previously served as Akim three times (2009–2013, 2013–2016, 2021–2022).

All sources (3)

1. Канат Бозумбаев никогда больше не хочет быть акимомKursiv Media · 20 Mar 2026 · RU
2. "Жастарға жол беремін" - Бозымбаев Алатау қаласының әкімі болмайтынын айттыUlys Media (Telegram) · 20 Mar 2026 · KK
3. Бозумбаев «отказался» от должностей вице-президента и акима Алатау.Exclusive.kz · 21 Mar 2026 · RU