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== Actors, filmmakers and fashion models==
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*[[Farhat Abdraimov]] (1966–2021), actor
*[[Shaken Aimanov]] (1914–1970), film director, actor
*[[Berik Aitzhanov|Berik Aitjanov]] (born 1979), actor, film producer
*[[Dinmukhamet Akhimov]] (born 1948), actor
*[[Damir Amangeldin]] (born 2002), actor
*[[Emir Baigazin]] (born 1984), actor, film director
*[[Timur Bekmambetov]] (born 1961), film director
*[[Khadisha Bukeyeva]] (1917–2011), theater and film actress
*[[C.C.TAY]] (born 2000), singer and actress
*[[Eva Dedova]] (born 1992), actress
*[[Ruslana Korshunova]] (1987–2008), international fashion model
*[[Sergei Lukyanenko]] (born 1968), author, screenwriter
*[[Rashid Nugmanov]] (born 1954), film director
*[[Gulshat Omarova]] (born 1968), writer, film director and actress
*[[Darezhan Omirbaev]] (born 1958), film director, screenwriter
*[[Linda Nigmatulina]] (born 1983), actress
*[[Venera Nigmatulina]] (born 1962), actress
*[[Kuman Tastanbekov]] (1945–2017), actor
*[[Vladimir Tolokonnikov]] (1943–2017), actor
*[[Gulnara Sarsenova]] (born 1961), film producer
*[[Alyona Subbotina]] (born 1990), international fashion model
*[[Bayan Yessentayeva]] (born 1974), producer, television presenter, actress
*[[Samal Yeslyamova]] (born 1984), actress
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File:KZ002-15.jpg|[[Shaken Aimanov|Aimanov]]
File:Darezhan Omirbaev.jpg|[[Darezhan Omirbaev|Omirbaev]]
File:Самал Еслямова на вручении звания Заслуженный деятель культуры Казахстана. 14 декабря 2018 года.jpg|[[Samal Yeslyamova|Yeslyamova]]
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==Artists==
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*[[Altynai Asylmuratova]] (born 1961), ballerina
*[[Dilka Bear]] (born 1977), painter
*[[Agimsaly Duzelkhanov]] (born 1951), artist
*[[Aigana Gali]] (born Ayganim Sadykova, 1981), multimedia artist
*[[Aisha Galimbaeva]] (1917–2008), painter and educator
*[[Gulfairus Mansurovna Ismailova]] (1929–2013), artist, actress
*[[Lazzate Maralbayeva]] (born 1951), painter and architect
*[[Sergey Kalmykov]] (1891–1967), painter, draughtsman and writer
*[[Abilkhan Kasteev]] (1904–1973), painter
*[[Zhenis Kakenuly Nurlybayev]] (born 1965), painter
*[[Rustam Khalfin]] (1949–2008), painter
*[[Leyla Mahat]] (born 1970), artist, curator, gallery director, associate professor
*[[Almagul Menlibayeva]] (born 1969), artist
*[[Shaken Niyazbekov]] (1938–2014), artist, designer of the [[flag of Kazakhstan]]
*[[Edige Niyazov]] (1940–2009), photographer
*[[Malik Oskenbay]] (born 1966), artist, sculptor
*[[Yesken Sergebayev]] (born 1940), sculptor
*[[Chezhina Svetlana]] (born 1985), comic book artist
*[[Ural Tansykbayev]] (1904–1974)
*[[Ola Volo]], Canadian [[muralist]] of [[Kazakh Canadians|Kazakh]] descent
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File:Kasteev.jpg|[[Abilkhan Kasteev|Kasteev]]
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==Writers and poets==
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*[[Zharaskan Abdirash]] – poet
*[[Karina Abdullina]] (born 1976) – poet and singer
*[[Ybyrai Altynsarin|Ibrahim Altynsarin]] (1841–1889) – pedagogue, writer
*[[Mukhtar Auezov]] (1897–1961) – writer, public figure
*[[Akhmet Baitursynov|Ahmed Baitursynuli]] (1873–1937) – poet, writer, pedagogue and politician
*[[Alikhan Bukeikhanov]] (1866–1937) – writer, political activist and environmental scientist
*[[Mirjaqip Dulatuli|Mir Yakub Dulatuli]] (1885–1935) – poet, writer and a leader of [[Alash Orda]] government
*[[Bukhar-zhirau Kalmakanov]] (1693–1789) – poet
*[[Aigul Kemelbayeva]] (born 1965) – prose writer and literary critic
*[[Bakhytzhan Kanapyanov|Baqytjan Kanapyanov]] (born 1951) – poet and lyricist
*[[Mukaghali Makatayev]] (1931–1976) – [[akyn]], poet
*[[Bakhyt Kenjeev]] Russian poet and writer
*[[Bauyrzhan Momyshuly|Bauyrjan Momyshuly]] (1910–1982) – writer, hero of the Soviet Union during World War II
*[[Sabit Mukanov|Sabid Mukanov]] (1900–1973) – poet and writer
*[[Gabit Musirepov]] (1902–1985) – writer, playwright
*[[Seitzhan Omarov]] (1907–1985) – writer
*[[Abai Qunanbaiuly|Ibrahim Qunanbaiuly]] (1845–1904) – poet, composer and philosopher
*[[Saken Seifullin]] (1894–1939) – poet and writer, national activist
*[[Mukhtar Shakhanov]] (born 1942) – writer, lawmaker, ambassador
*[[Olzhas Suleimenov|Oljas Suleimenov]] (born 1936) – poet, politician, and anti-nuclear activist
*[[Aigerim Tazhi]] (born 1981) – poet
*[[Sultanmahmut Toraygirov|Sultanmahmud Toraygirov]] (1893–1920) – poet and writer
*[[Tauman Torekhanov]] (born 1931) – writer, journalist and executive editor
*[[Shoqan Walikhanov|Muhammed Shoqan Qanafiya Shynghysuly Walikhanov]] (1835–1865) – scholar, ethnographer and historian
*[[Ahmad Yasawi]] (1106–1166) – poet and Sufi (Muslim mystic)
*[[Zhambyl Zhabayuly]] (1846–1945) – [[akyn]], student of Suinbay
*[[Magzhan Zhumabayev|Muhammedjan Jumabayev]] (1893–1938) – writer, publicist, founder of modern Kazakh literature
*[[Qabdesh Zhumadilov]] (1936–2021) – writer
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File:Altynsarin.jpg|[[Ybyrai Altynsarin|Altynsarin]]
File:Dulatov Mirjakip.jpg|[[Mirjaqip Dulatuli|Dulatuli]]
File:KZMakataev.jpg|[[Mukaghali Makatayev|Makatayev]]
File:Stamp of Kazakhstan 306.jpg|[[Bauyrzhan Momyshuly|Momyshuly]]
File:Saken Seifullin.jpg|[[Saken Seifullin|Seifullin]]
File:Oljas Suleymenov.jpg|[[Olzhas Suleimenov|Suleimenov]]
File:Ahmad Yasawi miniature.png|[[Ahmad Yasawi|Yasawi]]
File:Magzhan Zhumabai 2018 stamp of Kazakhstan.jpg|[[Magzhan Zhumabayev|Zhumabayev]]
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==Businessmen==
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*[[Mukhtar Ablyazov]] (born 1963), [[BTA Bank]]
*[[Bulat Abilov]] (born 1957), Sun & Wind Electric Stations
*[[Vladimir Kim]] (born 1960), [[KAZ Minerals]] 
*[[Vyacheslav Kim]] (born 1969), [[Kaspi.kz]] 
*[[Timur Kulibayev]] (born 1966), [[Halyk Bank]], son-in-law of [[Nursultan Nazarbayev]]
*[[Oleg Novachuk]] (born 1971), [[Kazakhmys]]
*[[Dzhambulat Sarsenov]] (born 1961), Kazenergy
*[[Margulan Seisembayev]] (born 1966), Seimar

== Composers and musicians==
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*[[Dilnaz Akhmadieva]] (born 1980), pop singer
*[[Jania Aubakirova]] (born 1987), pianist
*[[Roza Baglanova]] (1922–2011), opera singer
*[[Kulyash Baiseitova]] (1912–1957), opera singer
*[[Marat Bisengaliev]] (born 1962), violinist and director of orchestras
*[[Alan Buribayev]] (born 1979), conductor
*[[Dos Mukasan]] (formed 1967), rock and pop music group
*[[Zhanar Dugalova]] (born 1987), singer
*[[Nagima Eskalieva]] (born 1954), singer
*[[Imanbek]] (born 2000), DJ and record producer
*[[Makpal Isabekova]] (born 1984), singer
*[[Darkhan Juzz]] (1990–2023), indie pop singer, songwriter, sound producer and musician
*[[Shamshi Kaldayakov]] (1930–1992), composer
*[[Nurzhan Kermenbayev]] (born 1989), singer
*[[Stanislav Khegai]] (born 1985), pianist
*[[Almas Kishkenbayev]] (born 1985), singer
*[[Kristian Kostov]] (born 2000), Bulgarian-Russian singer of Kazakh descent<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wiwibloggs.com/2017/03/13/kristian-kostov-will-represent-bulgaria-eurovision-2017-beautiful-mess/179642/|title=KRISTIAN KOSTOV WILL REPRESENT BULGARIA AT EUROVISION 2017 WITH "BEAUTIFUL MESS"|date=13 March 2017|publisher=Wiwibloggs|website=wiwibloggs.com |last=Mamsikashvili |first=Rezo}}</ref>
*[[Erzhan Kulibaev]] (born 1986), Spanish violinist of Kazakh descent
*[[Erik Kurmangaliev]] (1959–2008), opera singer
*[[Maria Mudryak]] (born 1994), operatic soprano
*[[Mayra Muhammad-kyzy]] (born 1969), opera singer
*[[Ninety One (group)|Ninety One]] (formed 2015), Qpop band
*[[Aisha Orazbayeva]] (born 1985), violinist
*[[Kairat Nurtas]] (born 1989), singer
*[[Makhambet Otemisuly]] (1804–1846), akyn, composer, leader of rebellious movement against Russian Empire 
*[[Dimash Qudaibergen]] (born 1994), singer with songs in 13 languages
*[[Roza Rymbayeva]] (born 1957), singer
*[[Madina Saduakasova]] (born 1979), opera singer
*[[Kurmangazy Sagyrbaev]] (1823–1896), composer, instrumentalist and folk artist
*[[Altynay Sapargalieva]] (born 1989), singer
*[[Eldar Sattarov]] (born 1973)
*[[Scriptonite]] (born 1990), rapper, singer-songwriter
*[[Rinat Shakirov]], (1962– ), pianist and composer 
*[[Maira Shamsutdinova]] (1890–1927)
*[[Baluan Sholak]] (1864–1919), singer, composer
*[[Amir Tebenikhin]] (born 1977), pianist
*[[Bibigul Tulegenova]] (born 1929), opera singer
*[[Daneliya Tuleshova]] (born 2006), singer
*[[Kayrat Tuntekov]] (born 1986), singer
*[[Ulytau (music group)|Ulytau]] (formed 2001), [[Folk metal]], [[Neo-classical metal]]
*[[Anastasiya Usova]] (born 1988), singer
*[[Tolkyn Zabirova]] (born 1970), singer
*[[Zhambyl Zhabayuly]] (1846–1945), Kazakh traditional folksinger
*[[Gaziza Zhubanova]] (1927–1993), composer
*[[Ziruza]] (born 1997), [[Q-pop]] singer
*[[Akmaral Zykayeva]] (born 1985), artist, singer-songwriter
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File:Kristian Kostov Kyiv 2017.jpg|[[Kristian Kostov|Kostov]]
File:Kudaibergen at New Wave in 2019.jpg|[[Dimash Qudaibergen|Qudaibergen]]
File:Roza Rymbayeva.jpg|[[Roza Rymbayeva|Rymbayeva]]
File:Kurmangazy 175 (cropped).jpg|[[Kurmangazy Sagyrbaev|Sagyrbaev]]
File:Scriptonite.jpg|[[Scriptonite]]
File:JESC 2018 partisipants. Daneliya Tuleshova (Kazakhstan) (4) (cropped).jpg|[[Daneliya Tuleshova|Tuleshova]]
File:The Soviet Union 1971 CPA 4065 stamp (Jambyl Jabayev (after Anatoly Yar-Kravchenko)) (cropped).jpg|[[Zhambyl Zhabayuly|Zhabayuly]]
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==Heads of state==
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*[[Ablai Khan|Abu'l-Mansur Khan]] (1711–1781), khan of [[Middle jüz]], leader of [[Kazakh Khanate]] (1771–1781)
*[[Abul Khair Khan|Abu'l-Khair Muhammed Khan]] (1693–1748), khan of the [[Kazakh people|Kazakh]] [[Junior jüz]] (1725–1748)
*[[Burunduk Khan]] (?–1511), leader of the [[Kazakh Khanate]] (1480–1510)
*[[Esim Khan]] (?–1628 (1643)), leader of the [[Kazakh Khanate]] (1598–1628 (1643)) 
*[[Janibek Khan]] (1428–1480), founder and co-leader of [[Kazakh Khanate]] (1465–1480)
*[[Kasym Khan|Qasim Khan]] (1445–1521), leader of the [[Kazakh Khanate]] (1510–1521)
*[[Mamash Khan|Muhammed Khan]] (1480–1523), leader of the [[Kazakh Khanate]] (1521–1523) 
*[[Taiyr Khan|Tahir Khan]] (?–1533), leader of the [[Kazakh Khanate]] (1523–1533)
*[[Ahmet Khan|Ahmed Khan]] (?–1536), leader of the [[Kazakh Khanate]] (1533–1536)
*[[Haqnazar Khan]] (1509–1580), leader of the [[Kazakh Khanate]] (1538–1580) 
*[[Salqam-Jangir Khan|Salqam-Jahangir Khan]] (1610–1652), leader of the Kazakh Khanate (1643–1652) 
*[[Kenesary Khan]] (1802–1847), khan of all three jüzes (1841–1847)
*[[Kerei Khan]] (?–1465), founder and co-leader of Kazakh Khanate (1456–1465)
*[[Tauke Khan]] (?–1718), leader of the Kazakh Khanate (1680–1718)
*[[Dinmukhamed Kunaev]] (1912–1993), First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Kazakh SSR (1960–1962, 1964–1986), Prime Minister, President Kazakhstan Academy of Sciences
*[[Nursultan Nazarbayev]] (born 1940), President of Kazakhstan
*[[Zhumabay Shayakhmetov|Jumabay Shayahmetov]] (1902–1966), First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Kazakh SSR (1946–1954), former [[NKVD]] officer who participated in [[Political repression|repressions]] against Kazakh people
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File:2000 Stamp of Kazakhstan - Abylai Khan.jpg|[[Ablai Khan|Ablai]]
File:Abulkhair Khan.jpg|[[Abul Khair Khan|Abul Khair]]
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== Philosophers ==
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*[[Miftahetdin Akmulla]] (1831–1895), educator, poet and philosopher
*[[Shakarim Qudayberdiuli]] (1858–1931), poet, theologian, philosopher
*[[Abai Qunanbaiuly|Ibrahim Qunanbaiuly]] (1845–1904), poet, translator, composer and philosopher.
*[[Ahmad Yasavi]] (1106–1166), poet and Sufi (Muslim mystic)
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== Politicians and activists ==
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*[[Vladimir Vasilyev (politician)]] 
*[[Baurzhan Abdishev]], Soviet army veteran and Kazakhstani politician
*[[Gulshara Abdykhalikova]] (born 1965), politician
*[[Byrganym Aitimova]] (born 1953), ambassador, minister, former [[Komsomol]] leader who supported [[Soviet]] government rogue actions against Kazakh people during [[Jeltoqsan]]
*[[Zhanar Aitzhanova]] (born 1965), politician, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the [[United Nations Office at Geneva]]
*[[Daniyal Akhmetov]] (born 1954), Prime Minister
*[[Akhmet Baitursynov]] (1873–1937), poet, writer and politician
*[[Nurlan Balgimbayev]] (1947–2015), Prime Minister
*[[Ospan Batyr|Osman Bahadur]] (1899–1951), fighter for the freedom of the Kazakh people in [[Xinjiang]]
*[[Alikhan Bukeikhanov]] (1866–1937), writer, political activist and environmental scientist
*[[Tamara Duisenova]] (born 1965), politician, [[Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population (Kazakhstan)|e Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population]]
*[[Mirjaqip Dulatuli|Mir Yaqub Dulatuli]] (1885–1935), poet, writer and a leader of [[Alash Orda]] government
*[[Kabibulla Dzhakupov]], former Chair of the [[Mazhilis]] from 2014 to 2016 
*[[Janabil]] (1934–2024), politician in China
*[[Gulzhan Karagusova|Guljan Karagusova]] (born 1950), member of Majilis, Minister of Labour and Social Protection 
*[[Ashat Kerimbay]] (born 1947), politician in China
*[[Oralbeg Abdu Kerimovic]], Secretary General of the government of Kazakhstan 
*[[Yurii Khitrin]], Prosecutor General
*[[Dinmukhamed Kunaev]] (1912–1993), soviet politician, [[First Secretary of the Kazakh Communist Party]] between 1960–1962 and 1964–1986
*[[Muhambet Kopeev]] (born 1949), Kazakh senator, former Deputy Chairman of the [[Senate of Kazakhstan]] and [[Mazhilis]], former [[Ministry of Emergency Situations (Kazakhstan)|Minister of Emergency Situations]]
*[[Eset Kotibaruli]] (1803–1889), leader of the anti-colonial war against Russian Empire
*[[Mukhtar Kul-Mukhammed]] (born 1960), senator, former Deputy Chairman of the [[Nur Otan]], and former advisor to the [[President of Kazakhstan]] 
*[[Asqar Mamin]] (born 1965), former Prime Minister
*[[Karim Massimov]] (born 1965), former Prime Minister
*[[Nursultan Nazarbayev]] (born 1940), first [[President of Kazakhstan]] and founder of the [[Amanat (political party)|Nur Otan]] party
*[[Bolat Nurgaliyev]] (born 1951), diplomat
*[[Makhambet Otemisuly]] (1804–1846), akyn, composer, leader of rebellious movement against Russian Empire
*[[Toleutai Raqymbekov]] (born 1964), politician
*[[Qairat Rysqulbekov]] (1966–1988), participant in [[Jeltoqsan]] protests, posthumous [[Hero of Kazakhstan]]
*[[Kanat Saudabayev]] (born 1946), politician, Secretary of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs
*[[Mustafa Shokay]] (1890–1941), leader of the Kokand revolt (1917) against the [[Bolsheviks]]
*[[Älihan Smaiylov]] (born 1972), current Prime Minister
*[[Olzhas Suleimenov|Oljas Suleimenov]] (born 1936), poet, politician, and anti-nuclear activist
*[[Imangali Tasmagambetov]] (born 1956), Prime Minister
*[[Isatay Taymanuly]] (1791–1838), leader of rebellious movement against Russian Empire
*[[Marat Tazhin]] (born 1960), Foreign Minister
*[[Kassym-Jomart Tokayev]] (born 1953), Foreign Minister, Prime Minister, and current [[President of Kazakhstan]]
*[[Janseiıt Tüimebaev]] (born 1958), Minister of Education and Science
*[[Aman Tuleyev]] (born 1944), governor of [[Kemerovo Oblast]], Russia
*[[Mukhamedzhan Tynyshpaev]] (1879–1953), Kazakh engineer, ethnographer, historian, and political activist
*[[Akhmetzhan Yessimov]] (born 1960), Kazakh politician and former chairman of [[Samruk-Kazyna]]
*[[Adilbek Zhaksybekov]] (born 1954), politician, [[State Secretary of Kazakhstan|State Secretary]], Minister
* [[Sayragul Sauytbay]] (born 1977), physician, headteacher, whistleblower and political activist from China about the [[persecution of Uyghurs in China]], she was now based in [[Washington DC]] and elected as a Vice President of [[East Turkistan Government-in-Exile]]
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File:Turar Ryskulov-1.jpg|[[Turar Ryskulov|Ryskulov]]
File:Alikhan Bukeikhanov in 1906.jpg|[[Alikhan Bukeikhanov|Bukeikhanov]]
File:Karim Masimov.jpg|[[Karim Massimov|Massimov]]
File:Mustafa Shokay in youth (cropped).jpg|[[Mustafa Shokay|Shokay]]
File:Kunayev.jpg|[[Dinmukhamed Kunaev|Kunayev]]
File:Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (19-08-2022).jpg|[[Kassym-Jomart Tokayev|Tokayev]]
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== Military ==
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*[[Nurken Abdirov]] (1919–1942), fighter pilot, Hero of the Soviet Union
*[[Galiy Adilbekov]] (1908–1943), The only Kazakh tank brigade commander of World War II
*[[Aidyn Aimbetov]] (born 1972), fighter pilot and cosmonaut
*[[Toktar Aubakirov]] (born 1946), first Kazakh in space, MP
*[[Mukhtar Aymakhanov]] (born 1967), cosmonaut
*[[Raiymbek Batyr|Rahim-Bek Bahadur]] (1705–?), warrior in the 18th century against [[Dzungar people|Dzungar]]s
*[[Nauryzbai Batyr|Nasrullah Nauryzbai Bahadur]] (1706–1781), Kazakh commander in the 18th century who fought against the [[Dzungar people|Dzungar]]s
*[[Murat Bektanov]] (born 1965), Minister of Defence
*[[Talgat Bigeldinov]] (1922–2014), Il-2 pilot, only Kazak twice awarded Hero of the Soviet Union
*[[Syrym Datuly]] (1712–1802), leader of the Kazakhs of the [[Junior Jüz]]
*[[Khiuaz Dospanova]] (1922–2008), aviation navigator, officer in the "[[Night Witches|night witches]]"
*[[Raziya Iskakova]] (1922–2010), recipient of the Florence Nightingale Medal
*[[Murat Maikeyev]] (born 1959), military figure
*[[Manshuk Mametova]] (1922–1943), World War II machine gunner, posthumous Hero of the Soviet Union
*[[Jaqipbek Maldybayev]], (1907–1938), the first Kazakh combat pilot
*[[Aliya Moldagulova]] (1925–1944), female Soviet sniper during World War II
*[[Bauyrzhan Momyshuly|Bauırjan Momyshuly]] (1910–1982), writer, posthumous Hero of the Soviet Union for actions in World War II
*[[Talgat Musabayev]] (born 1951), test pilot, former cosmonaut, Director of Aerospace Agency of Republic of Kazakhstan
*[[Sagadat Nurmagambetov]] (1924–2013), Soviet and Kazakh general 
*[[Qasim Qaysenov]] (1918—2006), Kazakh partisan detachment commander during World War II
*[[Rakhimzhan Qoshqarbaev|Rahimjan Qoshqarbaev]] (1924–1988), first soldier to raise the Soviet flag in the [[Reichstag building|Reichstag]]
*[[Ibragim Suleymanov]] (1911–1943), sniper of World War II and [[Hero of Kazakhstan]]
*[[Saken Zhasuzakov]] (born 1957), Minister of Defence
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File:Galiy Adilbekov.png|[[Galiy Adilbekov|Adilbekov]]
File:Aidyn Aimbetov.jpg|[[Aidyn Aimbetov|Aimbetov]]
File:Stamp of Kazakhstan 276.jpg|[[Toktar Aubakirov|Aubakirov]]
File:Talgat Bigeldinov.jpg|[[Talgat Bigeldinov|Bigeldinov]]
File:M. Mametova, Komsomolskaya Pravda image.jpg|[[Manshuk Mametova|Mametova]]
File:Sniper Aliya Nurmuhametqyzy Moldagulova.jpg|[[Aliya Moldagulova|Moldagulova]]
File:Talgat Musabayev.jpg|[[Talgat Musabayev|Musabayev]]
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==Rulers==
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{{See also|List of Kazakh khans}}

===Kazakh Khans before the jüzs split===
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* [[Kerei Khan|Kerei]] (1456–1473)
* [[Janibek Khan|Janibek]] (1473–1480)
* [[Burunduk Khan|Burunduk]] (1480–1511)
* [[Kasym Khan|Qasim]] (1511–1518)
* [[Mamash Khan|Muhammed]] (1518–1523)
* [[Taiyr Khan|Tahir]] (1523–1533)
* [[Ahmet Khan|Ahmed]] (1533–1535)
* [[Haqnazar Khan|Haqnazar]] (1538–1580)
* [[Salqam Jangir Khan|Jangir]] (1628–1652)
* [[Tauke khan|Tauke]] (1680–1715)
* [[Abylai Khan|Abu'l-Mansur]] (1771–1781)
* [[Kenesary Khan|Kenesary]] (1841–1847)

===Junior jüz khans===
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* [[Abul Khair Khan|Abu'l-Khair]] (1718–1748)
* [[Nuraly khan|Nur Ali]] (1748–1786)

===Middle jüz khans===
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== Scientists ==
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*[[Serikbolsyn Abdildin]] (1937–2019), economist and politician
*[[Maukhida Abdulkabirova]] (1917–2003), geologist and metallurgist
*[[Murat Aitkhozhin]] (1939–1987), molecular biologist
*[[Kimal Akishev]] (1924–2003), scientist, archeologist, and historian
*[[Ken Alibek]] (born 1950), microbiologist
*[[Sarsen Amanzholov]] (1903–1958), linguist, [[Turkologist]]
*[[Gulsum Asfendiyarova]] (1880–1937), medical doctor, health care system organizer
*[[Kaisha Atakhanova]] (born 1957), genetic biologist
*[[Shafik Chokin]] (1912–2003), engineer, President of Academy of Sciences 
*[[Mirza Muhammad Haidar Dughlat]] (1499/1500–1551), historian, Chagatai Turco-Mongol military general
*[[Askar Dzhumadildayev]] (born 1956), mathematician
*[[Orazak Ismagulov]] (born 1930), anthropologist
*[[Zhenis Kembayev]] (born 1975), jurist
*[[Khalida Mamanova]], professor, medical doctor, and participant in the Second World War
*[[Tasbolat Mukhametkaliev]] (1937–2019), scientist
*[[Abilbek Nurmagambetov]] (1927–1998), linguist-etymologist
*[[Marat Sarsembaev]] (born 1947), jurist
*[[Kanysh Satbayev]] (1899–1964), engineer, geologist, President of Academy of Sciences
*[[Mukhamedzhan Tynyshpaev]] (1879–1937), engineer, enthnographer, historian, activist
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File:Abdildin S. A..jpg|[[Serikbolsyn Abdildin|Abdildin]]
File:Асфендиарова Г. Ф. (1880-1940).png|[[Gulsum Asfendiyarova|Asfendiyarova]]
File:Tynyshpayev M.jpg|[[Mukhamedzhan Tynyshpaev|Tynyshpaev]]
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== Sportspersons ==

=== Boxers ===
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*[[Merey Akshalov]] (born 1988) – boxer, champion of the [[2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2013 World Championships]]
*[[Janibek Alimkhanuly]] – (born 1993) – boxer, champion of the [[2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2013 World Championships]]
*[[Makhmud Sabyrkhan]] (born 2001) – boxer, gold at  [[2023 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships|2023 World Championships]]
*[[Bakhtiyar Artayev]] (born 1983) – champion of the [[2004 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Saken Bibossinov]] (born 1997) – boxer,  champion of the [[2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2021 World Championships]], bronze medalist at  [[2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2019 World Championships]] and bronze medal winner of the [[2020 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Mukhtarkhan Dildabekov]] (born 1976) – silver medal winner of the [[2000 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Yermakhan Ibraimov]] (born 1972) – bronze medal winner of the [[1996 Summer Olympics]], champion of the [[2000 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Kanat Islam]] (born 1984) – bronze medal winner of the [[2008 Summer Olympics]],  WBA Inter-Continental, WBO NABO,  WBO Inter-Continental, WBA Fedelatin,  WBA Fedecaribe Super welterweight
*[[Ruslan Abdullaev]] (born 2002) – champion of the  [[2023 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships|2023 World Championships]]
*[[Serik Konakbayev]] (born 1959) – silver medal winner of the [[1980 Summer Olympics]] 
*[[Kamshybek Kunkabayev]] – bronze medal winner of the [[2020 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Nazym Kyzaibay]] (born 1993) – boxer, champion of the [[2014 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships|2014]] and [[2016 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships|2016 World Championships]], bronze medal winner of the [[2024 Summer Olympics]] 
*[[Adilbek Niyazymbetov]]– silver medal winner of the [[2012 Summer Olympics]], [[2016 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Bulat Niyazymbetov]] (born 1972) – bronze medal winner of the [[1996 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Bekzad Nurdauletov]] (born 1998) – boxer, champion of the [[2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2019 World Championships]]
*[[Nurbek Oralbay]] (born 2000) – champion of the  [[2023 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships|2023 World Championships]]
*[[Aslanbek Shymbergenov]] (born 1991) – gold at  [[2023 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships|2023 World Championships]]
*[[Serik Sapiyev]] (born 1983) – boxer, champion of the [[2012 Summer Olympics]], champion of the [[2005  World Amateur Boxing Championships|2005 World Championships]], [[2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2007 World Championships]], bronze medalist [[2009 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2009 World Championships]], silver medalist [[2011 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2011 World Championships]]   
*[[Bakhyt Sarsekbayev]] (born 1981) – champion of the [[2008 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Bekzat Sattarkhanov]] (1980–2000) – champion of the [[2000 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Dariga Shakimova]] (born 1988) – bronze medal winner of the [[2016 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Zhaina Shekerbekova]] (born 1989) – boxer, won a silver medal at the [[2018 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships|2018 World Championships]]
*[[Yerkebulan Shynaliyev]] (born 1987) – bronze medal winner of the [[2008 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Sanzhar Tashkenbay]] (born 2003) – boxer, champion of the  [[2023 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships|2023 World Championships]]
*[[Kairat Yeraliyev]] (born 1990) – boxer, champion of the  [[2017 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2017 World Championships]] and bronze medalist at  [[2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2013 World Championships]]
*[[Daniyar Yeleussinov]] (born 1991) – champion of the [[2016 Summer Olympics]], champion of the [[2015 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2015 World Championships]] and silver medalist at [[2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2013 World Championships]]
*[[Serik Yeleuov]] (born 1980) – bronze medal winner of the [[2004 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Temirtas Zhussupov]] (born 2003) – boxer, champion of the  [[2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2021 World Championships]] 
*[[Birzhan Zhakypov]] (born 1984) – champion of the [[2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2013 World Championships]] and bronze at [[2005 World Amateur Boxing Championships|2005 World Championships]]
*[[Yerdos Zhanabergenov]] (born 1983) – champion of the [[2005 World Amateur Boxing Championships]]
*[[Dina Zholaman]] – boxer, won a gold medal at the [[2016 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships|2016 World Championships]]
*[[Bulat Zhumadilov]] (born 1973) – silver medal winner of the [[1996 Summer Olympics]] and [[2000 Summer Olympics]], gold medal at the [[1999 World Amateur Boxing Championships|1999 World Championships]], silver medal at the [[1995 World Amateur Boxing Championships|1995 World Championships]], bronze medal at the [[1997 World Amateur Boxing Championships|1997 World Championships]]  
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File:Stamps of Kazakhstan, 2013-43.jpg|[[Bakhtiyar Artayev|Artayev]]
File:Gennady Golovkin (KAZ) 2017.png|[[Gennady Golovkin|Golovkin]]
File:Yermakhan Ibraimov 2007 Kazakhstani stamp.jpg|[[Yermakhan Ibraimov|Ibraimov]]
File:RIAN archive 585194 Boxers Serik Konakabayev and Jose Aguilar.jpg|[[Serik Konakbayev|Konakbayev]]
File:Kamshybek Kunkabayev, November 2020-2.jpg|[[Kamshybek Kunkabayev|Kunkabayev]]
File:Adilbek Niyazymbetov 2016 stamp of Kazakhstan.jpg|[[Adilbek Niyazymbetov|Niyazymbetov]]
File:Stamps of Kazakhstan, 2013-02.jpg|[[Serik Sapiyev|Sapiyev]]
File:Stamps of Kazakhstan, 2013-45.jpg|[[Bakhyt Sarsekbayev|Sarsekbayev]]
File:Bekzat Sattarhanov 2005 stamp of Kazakhstan.jpg|[[Bekzat Sattarkhanov|Sattarkhanov]]
File:Dariga Shakimova with coach Rio2016.jpg|[[Dariga Shakimova|Shakimova]]
File:Beibut Shumenov vs. Gabriel Campillo (1).jpg|[[Beibut Shumenov|Shumenov]]
File:Daniyar Yeleussinov 2016 stamp of Kazakhstan.jpg|[[Daniyar Yeleussinov|Yeleussinov]]
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=== Wrestling ===

==== Greek-Roman (Classic) style ====
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*[[Meirambek Ainagulov]] (born 1994) – won a silver medal at the [[2017 World Wrestling Championships|2017 World Championships]] 
*[[Bakhtiyar Baiseitov (wrestler)|Bakhtiyar Baiseitov]] (born 1971) – won a gold medal at the [[1998 World Wrestling Championships|1998 World Championships]]
*[[Almat Kebispayev]] (born 1987) – won a silver medal at the [[2011 World Wrestling Championships|2011 World Championships]] 
*[[Asset Mambetov]] (born 1982) – bronze medal winner of the [[2008 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Kazhymukan Munaitpasov]] (1871–1948) – first Kazakh who won a World Championship in 1908 
*[[Walihan Sailike]] (Kazakh: Уалихан Сайлық) – bronze medal winner in the [[2018 World Wrestling Championships|2018 World Championships]]. Bronze medal winner in the [[2020 Summer Olympics]] 
*[[Meirzhan Shermakhanbet]] (born 1996) – won a bronze medal at the [[2018 World Wrestling Championships|2018 World Championships]]
*[[Shamil Serikov]] (1956–1989) – champion of the [[1980 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Aidos Sultangali]] (born) – won a two bronze medals at the [[World Wrestling Championships|World Championships]], in [[2018 World Wrestling Championships|2018]] and [[2022 World Wrestling Championships|2022]]
*[[Elmurat Tasmuradov]] (born 1991) – bronze medal winner of the [[2016 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Nurbakyt Tengizbayev]] (born 1983) – silver medal winner of the [[2008 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov]] (1951–2020) – champion of the [[1980 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Demeu Zhadrayev]] (born 1989) – won a silver medal at the [[2017 World Wrestling Championships|2017 World Championships]] 
*[[Khorlan Zhakansha]] (born 1992) – won a silver medal at the [[2019 World Wrestling Championships|2019 World Championships]]
*[[Dauren Zhumagaziyev]] (born 1989) – won a silver medal at the [[2011 World Wrestling Championships|2011 World Championships]]
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File:Wrestling at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Mursaliyev vs Kartikov 14.jpg|[[Doszhan Kartikov|Kartikov]]
File:Almat Kebispayev Rio 2016.jpg|[[Almat Kebispayev|Kebispayev]]
File:Munaitpasov kazhimukan.jpg|[[Kazhymukan Munaitpasov|Munaitpasov]]
File:RIAN archive 556230 Olympic champion in classic wrestling, 57kg division, Shamil Serikov and silver medalist of the 1980 Olympiad Jozef Lipien.jpg|[[Shamil Serikov|Serikov]]
File:Aidos Sultangali 2.JPG|[[Aidos Sultangali|Sultangali]]
File:Elmurat Tasmuradov Rio 2016.jpg|[[Elmurat Tasmuradov|Tasmuradov]]
File:Nursultan Tursynov.JPG|[[Nursultan Tursynov|Tursynov]]
File:Zhaqsylyq Üshkempirov vs Pavel Khristov 1980.jpg|[[Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov|Ushkempirov]]
File:Guenot v Zhadrayev Tournoi GPSO 2014 t143945.jpg|[[Demeu Zhadrayev|Zhadrayev]]
File:Khorlan Zhakansha.JPG|[[Khorlan Zhakansha|Zhakansha]]
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==== Freestyle ====
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*[[Rizabek Aitmukhan]] (born 2004) – champion of the [[2023 World Wrestling Championships|2023 World Championships]]
*[[Zhamila Bakbergenova]] (born 1996) – won three silver medals ([[2024 World Wrestling Championships|2024 World Championships]], [[2022 World Wrestling Championships|2022 World Championships]],  [[2021 World Wrestling Championships|2021 World Championships]])   
*[[Islam Bayramukov]] (born 1971) – silver medal winner of the [[2000 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Zhuldyz Eshimova]] (born 1988) – won a bronze medal at the [[2008 World Wrestling Championships|2008 World Championships]] 
*[[Nurkozha Kaipanov]] (born 1998) – champion of the [[2024 World Wrestling Championships|2024 World Championships]], silver medalist  [[2019 World Wrestling Championships|2019 World Championships]] 
*[[Maulen Mamyrov]] (born 1970) – bronze medal winner of the [[1996 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Daulet Niyazbekov]] (born 1989) – won a [[2019 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 65 kg|silver medal]] at the [[2019 World Wrestling Championships|2019 World Championships]]
*[[Daulet Shabanbay]] (born 1983) – bronze medal winner of the [[2012 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Baluan Sholak]] (1864–1919) – poet and wrestler
*[[Elmira Syzdykova]] (born 1992) – bronze medal winner of the [[2016 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Akzhurek Tanatarov]] (born 1986) – bronze medal winner of the [[2012 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Daulet Turlykhanov]] (born 1963) – silver medal winner of the [[1988 Summer Olympics]], silver bronze-winner of the [[1992 Summer Olympics]]
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File:Zhamila Bakbergenova (cropped).JPG|[[Zhamila Bakbergenova|Bakbergenova]]
File:Islam Bayramukov, May 2018.jpg|[[Islam Bayramukov|Bayramukov]]
File:Wrestling at the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games 4 (Daulet Shabanbay cropped).jpg|[[Daulet Shabanbay|Shabanbay]]
File:Baluan Sholak.jpg|[[Baluan Sholak|Sholak]]
File:Akzhurek Tanatarov 2012.jpg|[[Akzhurek Tanatarov|Tanatarov]]
File:Alisher Yergali.JPG|[[Alisher Yergali|Yergali]]
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==== Sumo ====
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*[[Kinbōzan Haruki]] (born 1997) – Top division [[rikishi]].
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=== Judo ===
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*[[Abiba Abuzhakynova]] (born 1997) – judoka, two bronze medal-winner of the [[2022 World Judo Championships]], [[2024 World Judo Championships]]
*[[Gusman Kyrgyzbayev]] (born 1992) – judoka, bronze medal-winner of the [[2024 Summer Olympics]], silver medal-winner of the [[2021 World Judo Championships]]
*[[Aidyn Smagulov]] (born 1976) – judoka, bronze medal-winner of the [[2000 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Yeldos Smetov]] (born 1992) – judoka, champion of the [[2024 Summer Olympics]], silver medal-winner of the [[2016 Summer Olympics]], bronze medal-winner of the [[2020 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Askhat Zhitkeyev]] (born 1981) – judoka, silver medal-winner of the [[2008 Summer Olympics]]
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File:Didar Khamza Rio2016.jpg|[[Didar Khamza|Khamza]]
File:Yeldos Smetov 2016 stamp of Kazakhstan.jpg|[[Yeldos Smetov|Smetov]]
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=== Mixed Martial Arts ===
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* [[Kairat Akhmetov]] (born 1987) – mixed martial artist, fighting for [[ONE Championship]]
* [[Asu Almabayev]] (born 1994) – [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter
* [[Damir Ismagulov]] (born 1991) – [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter
* [[Shayilan Nuerdanbieke]] (born 1994) – [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter
* [[Shavkat Rakhmonov]] (born 1994) – [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter
* [[Zhalgas Zhumagulov]] (born 1988) – [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter
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File:Жалгас Жумагулов - сидит во дворе .jpg|[[Zhalgas Zhumagulov|Zhumagulov]]
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=== Chess ===
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*[[Bibisara Assaubayeva]] (born 2004) – [[International Master]] (IM), [[Woman's Grandmaster]] (WGM), and [[World Blitz Chess Championship 2021|Women's World Blitz Champion]] (since 2021)
*[[Zhansaya Abdumalik]] (born 2000) – [[International Master]] (IM) and [[Woman Grandmaster]] (WGM)
*[[Gulmira Dauletova]] (born 1988) – [[Woman Grandmaster]] (WGM)
*[[Madina Davletbayeva]] (born 1989) – [[Woman Grandmaster]] (WGM)
*[[Rinat Jumabayev]] (born 1989) – [[Grandmaster (chess)|Grandmaster]] (GM)
*[[Meruert Kamalidenova]] (born 2005) – [[FIDE titles#International Master (IM)|International Master]]
*[[Murtas Kazhgaleyev]] (born 1973) – [[Grandmaster (chess)|Grandmaster]] (GM)
*[[Guliskhan Nakhbayeva]] (born 1991) – [[International Master]] (IM) and [[Woman Grandmaster]] (WGM)
*[[Dinara Saduakassova]] (born 1996) – [[International Master]] (IM) and [[Woman Grandmaster]] (WGM)
*[[Darmen Sadvakasov]] (born 1978) – [[Grandmaster (chess)|Grandmaster]] (GM)
*[[Dana Tuleyeva-Aketayeva]] (born 1986) – [[Woman International Master]] (WIM) 
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File:2019-Zhansaya-Abdumalik (cropped).JPG|[[Zhansaya Abdumalik|Abdumalik]]
File:Bibissara Assaubayeva (cropped) 2.jpg|[[Bibisara Assaubayeva|Assaubayeva]]
File:Guliskhan Nakhbayeva 2008a.jpg|[[Guliskhan Nakhbayeva|Nakhbayeva]]
File:2022-Dinara-Saduakassova.JPG|[[Dinara Saduakassova|Saduakassova]]
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=== Ice hockey ===
*[[Nik Antropov]] (born 1980) – former [[NHL]] player
*[[Anton Khudobin]] (born 1986) – current [[NHL]] goaltender (2004–)
*[[Vitali Kolesnik]] (born 1979) – former [[NHL]] goaltender
*[[Evgeni Nabokov]] (born 1975) – former [[NHL]] goaltender (1995–2015)

=== Football ===
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*[[Aigerim Aitymova]] (born 1993) – 2019 [[Kazakhstan women's national football team]]
*[[Nuraly Alip]] (born 1999) – footballer playing for [[Zenit St. Petersburg]]
*[[Abat Aymbetov]] (born 1995) – footballer
*[[Seilda Baishakov]] (born 1950) – [[FC Kairat]] and Soviet Union national  football team (1971–1981)
*[[Marat Bystrov]] (born 1992) – footballer
*[[Bauyrzhan Islamkhan]] (born 1993) – footballer, captain of [[Kazakhstan national football team|Kazakhstan national team]] 
*[[Islambek Kuat]] (born 1993) – footballer
*[[Serikzhan Muzhikov]] (born 1989) – [[FC Astana]] from 2014
*[[Samat Smakov]] (born 1978) – footballer, General Director for [[FC Aktobe]]
*[[Askhat Tagybergen]] (born 1990) – footballer
*[[Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov]] (born 1998) – Kazakh professional footballer, [[PFC CSKA]] 
*[[Nurbol Zhumaskaliyev]] (born 1981) – former footballer, Sports Director for [[FC Tobol]]
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File:Nuraly Alip 2022.jpg|[[Nuraly Alip|Alip]]
File:Bauyrzhan Islamkhan 2012-10-16.jpg|[[Bauyrzhan Islamkhan|Islamkhan]]
File:SamSmakov8.jpg|[[Samat Smakov|Smakov]]
File:Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov 2022.jpg|[[Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov|Zaynutdinov]]
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=== Other ===
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*[[Dzinara Alimbekava]] (born 1996) – Kazakh-born Belarusian [[biathlete]], Olympic Champion of the [[2014 Winter Olympics]]
*[[Darkhan Assadilov]] – karateka, bronze medal winner of the [[2020 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Assan Bazayev]] (born 1981) – cyclist
*[[Arman Chilmanov]] (born 1984) – taekwondo athlete, bronze prize-winner of the [[2008 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Zarina Diyas]] (born 1993) – [[tennis]] player
*[[Dias Keneshev]] (born 1985) – biathlete
*[[Gusman Kosanov]] (1935–1990) – sprinter, silver medal winner of the [[1960 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Nurlan Mendygaliyev]] (1961) – water polo player, bronze medal winner of the [[1988 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Kaisar Nurmaganbetov]] (born 1977) – flatwater canoer
*[[Assan Takhtakhunov]] (born 1986) – ski jumper
*[[Elizabet Tursynbaeva]] (born 2000) – figure skater and [[2019 World Figure Skating Championships|2019 World Silver Medalist]]
*[[Yernar Yerimbetov]] (born 1980) – gymnast
*[[Aliya Yussupova]] (born 1984) – athlete
*[[Radik Zhaparov]] (born 1984) – ski jumper
*[[Alzhan Zharmukhamedov]] (born 1944) – basketball player, gold medalist at the [[1972 Summer Olympics]], bronze medal winner of the [[1976 Summer Olympics]]
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File:K1PL Berlin 2018-09-16 Male Kumite –60 kg 22.jpg|[[Darkhan Assadilov|Assadilov]]
File:Assan Bazayev.jpg|[[Assan Bazayev|Bazayev]]
File:Diyas RGQ22 (23) (52129636728).jpg|[[Zarina Diyas|Diyas]]
File:Stamp of Kazakhstan 279.jpg|[[Gusman Kosanov|Kosanov]]
File:2012 Rostelecom Cup 01d 618 Denis TEN.JPG|[[Denis Ten|Ten]]
File:Elizabet Tursynbaeva at the 2019 Four Continents Championships - Awarding ceremony.jpg|[[Elizabet Tursynbaeva|Tursynbaeva]]
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=== Weightlifting ===
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*[[Zulfiya Chinshanlo]] (born 1993) – champion of the [[2012 Summer Olympics]], bronze medal winner of the [[2020 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Farkhad Kharki]] (born 1991) – bronze medal winner of the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] 
*[[Maiya Maneza]] (born 1985) – won two golds ([[2009 World Weightlifting Championships – Women's 63 kg|2009]], [[2010 World Weightlifting Championships – Women's 63 kg|2010]]) at the [[World Weightlifting Championships]]
*[[Anna Nurmukhambetova]] (born 1993) – bronze medal winner of the [[2012 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Zhazira Zhapparkul]] (born 1993) – silver medal winner of the [[2016 Summer Olympics]]
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File:Zulfiya Chinshanlo 2009.jpg|[[Zulfiya Chinshanlo|Chinshanlo]]
File:Zhazira Zhapparkul 2016 stamp of Kazakhstan.jpg|[[Zhazira Zhapparkul|Zhapparkul]]
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==Other Kazakhs==
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* [[Kanseyt Abdezuly]], philologist, university dean, and professor
* [[Ashirbek Torebayuly Sygai]], theater critic, translator, educator, and professor

==See also==
*[[Kazakh Americans]]
*[[List of people by nationality]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090904080150/http://expat.nursat.kz/?3201 Great People of Kazakhstan]

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[[Category:Lists of Kazakhstani people|Kazakh]]