Erjan Sädenov

Political career On 26 January 2022, by the order of President Tokayev, Sädenov was appointed a deputy to then-Minister of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan Marat Ahmetjanov, and for that reason was dismissed from the position of chief policeman of Astana.

On 2 September 2023, after Ahmetjanov's resignation as minister, Sädenov was appointed as his successor. On February 6, 2024, after the resignation of the Smaiylov Cabinet, Sädenov was reappointed to his position as member of the current Bektenov Government.

Awards and honours Sädenov's awards and decorations include: Medal "for 20 years of Kazakhstan's independence" (2011); Certificate of Honour of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2013); Medal "for 20 years to Kazakhstan's Constitution" (2015); Medal "for 25 years of Kazakhstan's independence" (2016); Weapon of honour, registered firearm of employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (2017); Order of Valour, 2nd class (2018).