1. Anatoliy Tsoy (1989)

Pop Singer

Member of the Russian pop group MBAND, which rose to fame in 2014 with their hit debut single, "She Will Be Back." The group went on to win numerous awards,...

2. Sabina Altynbekova (1996)

Volleyball Player

Kazakh professional volleyball player who caught the attention of the media during the 2014 Asian Junior Women's Volleyball Championship in Taiwan. She was picked up by the professional Japanese volleyball team GSS...

3. Nurtas Adambay (1981)

Film Producer

Film producer and actor who is best known for having starred in several feature films including as Sabina in Kelinka Sabina in 2014 and as Aidar in Taraz in 2016....

4. Kairat Nurtas (1989)

Kazakhstani Musician

Singer who became one of the biggest stars in Kazakhstan with his debut album, Äñsağanım (2006). He has found continued success with releases like Keşeği (2009) and Şıda Jürek (2012). Also an...

5. Aya Shalkar (1996)

Instagram Star

Designer and social media sensation known for her Instagram account where she has gained more than 700,000 followers. A founder behind Ash Wear, she is a fashion designer known for...

6. Gennady Golovkin (1982)

Boxer

Kazakh boxer also known as Triple G who won the World Amateur Boxing Championships in 2003 before taking home silver at the 2004 Olympic Games. As a professional, he became...

7. Nursultan Nazarbayev (1940)

President Of Kazakhstan

Known for his revolving affiliations with the Communist Party, the Independent Party, and finally, the Nur Otan Party, he took office in 1991 as President of Kazakhstan. During the 1980s,...

8. Daneliya Tuleshova (2006)

Pop Singer

Rocketed to fame in 2017 after she won the fourth season of The Voice Kids Ukraine. She went on to compete in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest of 2018 and the 15th...

9. Jah Khalib (1993)

Rapper

Hip-hop recording artist who is widely recognized for the 2016 album Esli Chjo Ja Bakha. In 2017, he was the recipient of the Muz-TV Music Award for Breakthrough of the Year.

10. Zarina Diyas (1993)

Tennis Player

Kazakhstani tennis player whose biggest wins as a singles player include a 2013 tournament in Makinohara, Japan and the 2014 Blossom Cup. She broke into the top fifty in the...

11. Denis Ten (1993)

Kazakhstani Figure Skater

Kazakhstani-Korean figure skater who became a multiple-time National Champion, an Asian Games Winter Champion and a World silver medalist. He made his Olympic debut in 2010 and won bronze in...

12. Alexander Sascha Koslowski (1986)

YouTube Star

Alexander Sascha Koslowski is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on December 11, 1986 in Kazakhstan. YouTuber best known as one half of the wildly popular internet comedy duo...

13. Talgat Musabayev (1951)

Kazakhstani Cosmonaut

Former cosmonaut who went on to head Kazakhstan's National Space Agency, KazCosmos.

14. Dimash Kudaibergen (1994)

World Music Singer

Award-winning singer who first gained fame competing in festivals throughout Kazakstan. He would later gain fame in China competing on Singer 2017.

15. Ainura K. (1999)

YouTube Star

Ainura K. is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on July 14, 1999 in Kazakhstan. YouTuber and filmmaker based in New York City who creates fashion, lifestyle, motivation, and...

16. Roza Rymbayeva (1957)

Kazakhstani Singer

Named the 1986 National Artist of what was then the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, she released nearly fifteen recordings between the late 1970s and the early 2000s, performing both pop...

17. Aynur Toleuova (1995)

Miss Kazakhstan 2011

Fashion model and former pageant winner who rose to fame after being crowed Miss Kazakhstan World in 2013. This exposure led to her amassing more than 320,000 followers on her toleuova_kz Instagram account.

18. Daniyar Yeleussinov (1991)

Kazakh Boxer

Welterweight southpaw who won the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. He previously won the gold at the 2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships and 2014 Asian Games.

19. Timur Bekmambetov (1961)

Russian Film Director

Director, writer, and producer who has become well known as one of the minds behind films like Wanted, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Unfriended, and the 2016 reboot of the classic...

20. Aliona Vilani (1984)

Dancer

Professional ballroom dancer and participant on Strictly Come Dancing. She also appeared in the 2009 season of Dancing with the Stars.

21. Maxim Volkov (1985)

Ice Hockey Player

Maxim Volkov is a Kazakhstani professional ice hockey player currently playing for Arystan Temirtau in the Kazakhstan Hockey Championship league.

22. Eldar Abdulayev (1985)

Ice Hockey Player

Eldar Rasimovich Abdulayev is a Kazakhstani professional ice hockey forward currently playing for HC Astana in the Kazakhstan Hockey Championship. He was a member of the Kazakhstan men's national junior...

23. Dmitri Pestunov (1985)

Russian Ice Hockey Player

Dmitry Pestunov is a Russian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League. He was selected by Phoenix Coyotes in the 3rd round...

24. Vladyslav Nekhtiy (1991)

Ukrainian Footballer

Vladyslav Nekhtiy is a professional Kazakh-born Ukrainian football midfielder who plays for FC Kairat team in the Kazakhstan Premier League. He is product of FC Shakhtar Donetsk sportive school. Nekhtiy...

25. Dmitriy Alexanin (1991)

Kazakhstani Fencer

Dmitriy Alexanin is a Kazakhstani fencer. He won the bronze medal at the Trophée Monal 2012 a competition of the épée world cup. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed...

26. Zhibek Arapbayeva (1991)

Kazakh Freestyle Skier

Zhibek Arapbayeva December 8 1991 in Shymkent) is a Kazakh freestyle skier specializing in aerials. Arapbayeva competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics for Kazakhstan. She placed 23rd in the qualifying...

27. Aleksandr Grigorenko (1985)

Footballer

Aleksandr Grigorenko is a Kazakhstani professional footballer from Ukraine. He currently plays for FC Ordabasy. He made his professional debut in the Ukrainian Second League for FC Ros Bila Tserkva...

28. Sergey Fedorchenko (1974)

Olympic Gymnast

Sergei Fedorchenko is a Kazakhstani former gymnast who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics. The Fedorchenko is a dismount from high bar with two...

29. Olga Safronova (1991)

Kazakhstani Sprinter

Olga Safronova is a Kazakhstani sprinter. She competed in the 100m event at the 2012 Summer Olympics and advanced to the semi-finals. At the 2010 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships Bludova...

30. Viktor Alexandrov (1985)

Kazakhstani Ice Hockey Player

Viktor Borisovich Alexandrov is a Kazakhstani professional ice hockey player who is currently a free agent. Alexandrov was drafted 83rd overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2004 NHL...

31. Aleksandr Ovsyannikov (1974)

Russian Footballer

Aleksandr Vladimirovich Ovsyannikov is a retired Russian professional footballer. He made his professional debut in the Russian Second Division in 1993 for FC Iskra Smolensk. He played 1 game in...

32. Sergey Korepanov (1964)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Sergey Arsentyevich Korepanov is a Kazakhstani race walker.

33. Grigori Panin (1985)

Russian Ice Hockey Player

Grigori Panin is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League.

34. Tatyana Azarova (1985)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Tatyana Azarova is a Kazakhstani athlete who specializes in the 400 metres hurdles. Her personal best time is 54. 78 seconds achieved in May 2007 in Almaty.

35. Nikita Filippov (1991)

Olympic Pole Vaulter

Nikita Filippov is a Kazakhstani pole vaulter. He competed in the pole vault event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He has an outdoor personal best of 5. 60 metres and...

36. Maiya Maneza (1985)

Kazakhstani Weightlifter

Maiya Maneza is a Kazakhstani weightlifter. She won the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 63 kg category lifting a combined weight of 245 kg. She established...

37. Marina Khalturina (1974)

Figure Skater

Marina Khalturina is a figure skater who represented Kazakhstan in international competition as a pair skater and a single skater. She competed internationally as a pair skater from 1992 through...

38. Dmitriy Barmashov (1985)

Kazakh Freestyle Skier

Dmitriy Barmashov September 25 1985 in Oskemen) is a Kazakh freestyle skier specializing in moguls. Barmashov competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics for Kazakhstan. He did not advance to the...

39. Artyom Gankin (Unknow)

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40. Vassiliy Jirov (1974)

Boxer

Vassiliy The Tiger Jirov is a professional Kazakhstani boxer and former IBF cruiserweight champion currently fighting out of Las Vegas under Thell Torrence. Jirov won the Olympic gold medal at...

41. Sergei Antipov (1974)

Kazakhstani Ice Hockey Player

Sergei Anatolyevich Antipov is an Kazakhstani retired professional ice hockey player.

42. Elizaveta Stekolnikova (1974)

Figure Skater

Elizaveta Stekolnikova is an ice dancer who competed internationally for Kazakhstan. With partner Dmitri Kazarlyga she is the 1995 Winter Universiade bronze medalist and 1996 Asian Winter Games champion. They...

43. Alina Raikova (1991)

Kazakhstani Biathlete

Alina Raikova is a Kazakhstani biathlete. She competed at the Biathlon World Championships 2013 and at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi in the 15 km individual competition.

44. Sergey Belyayev (1960)

Sport Shooter

Sergey Belyayev is a Kazakhstani shooter who won two silver medals in 50 metre rifle at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

45. Nursultan Belgibayev (1991)

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Nursultan Kairatuly Belgibayev is a Kazakhstani professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Barys Astana in the Kontinental Hockey League.

46. Vitaliy Khan (1985)

Swimmer

Vitaly Albertovich Khan is a male freestyle swimmer from Kazakhstan who competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens Greece. There he ended up in 55th...

47. Katsiaryna Snytsina (1980)

Olympic Basketball Player

Katsiaryna Snytsina is a Belarusian basketball player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.

48. Andrei Kharabara (1985)

Russian Footballer

Andrei Vladimirovich Kharabara is a Russian professional footballer he plays for FC Aktobe in the Kazakhstan Premier League.

49. Darkhan Bayakhmetov (1985)

Olympic Wrestler

Darkhan Argynovich Bayakhmetov is an amateur Kazakhstani Greco-Roman wrestler who played for the men's welterweight category. He won a gold medal for his division at the 2009 Asian Wrestling Championships...

50. Gani Zhailauov (1985)

Kazakhstani Boxer

Gani Zhailauov is an amateur boxer from Kazakhstan who fought at lightweight at the 2012 Olympics. At the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships he won Bronze after losing the semifinal...