Noursoultan Nazarbaïev

Noursoultan Nazarbaïev was the first President of Kazakhstan, serving from 1991 until his resignation in 2019. His tenure is characterized by significant economic reforms and the establishment of a stable government, but also by accusations of authoritarianism and corruption. Following his resignation, Nazarbaïev has remained a powerful figure behind the scenes, with ongoing concerns about the influence of his family and associates in the country's political and economic affairs.