About Askar Aitmatov
Born 1959. Askar Aitmatov is a Russian and Kyrgyz politician.
Askar Chingizovich Aitmatov (born January 5, 1959, in Frunze, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union) served as Foreign Minister in the Government of Kyrgyzstan from June 2002 to March 2005. He is the son of the late Kyrgyz writer Chinghiz Aitmatov. Graduated from the Institute of Asian and African Countries at Moscow State University with a degree in Oriental History. Fluent in English, Turkish, French.
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Who is Askar Aitmatov?
Kırgız politician
When was Askar Aitmatov born?
Askar Aitmatov was born on 5 January 1959 in Bishkek.
What is Askar Aitmatov's occupation?
Askar Aitmatov is a politician.
What nationality is Askar Aitmatov?
Askar Aitmatov is Russian and Kyrgyz.
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