Aqtoty Raiymqulova

Aqtoty Rahmetollaqyzy Raiymqūlova (; born 2 May 1964) is a Kazakh politician who's serving as a Minister of Culture and Sports (17 June 2019 – 11 January 2022), Director of the Roza Baglanova Kazakhconcert (6 April 2022).

Biography

Early life and education Raiymqulova was born in the city of Alma-Ata (now Almaty) in 1964.

In 1987, she graduated from the Historical and Theoretical Faculty of the Kazakh National Conservatory as a composer, pianist, teacher of musical theoretical disciplines, pianist, accompanist, and soloist of a chamber ensemble. In 2007, Raiymqulova graduated from the Almaty Management University with a master's degree in business. That same year, she earned candidate in art science.

On 3 October 2016, Raiymqulova was appointed as Vice Minister of Culture and Sports. She served the post before becoming the Minister on 17 June 2019.

Personal life Raiymqulova is married and has 2 children. She speaks Kazakh, Russian and English and has served as a member of Union of Composers of the USSR from 1990 and since 2010, Raiymqulova is a member of the Union of Composers of Kazakhstan.