Birth date and place
Born in Zhambyl Region.
PERSON
Saltanat Tursynbekova
Saltanat Parkhatovna Tursynbekova was born in Zhambyl Region. A Kazakhstani lawyer, human rights defender and public figure, she was a candidate for President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the 2022 election.
Source confirmed 28.07.2026
Biography from sources
Education
Graduated from S. M. Kirov Kazakh State University as a historian and social studies specialist, and later from Moscow State Law Academy with a qualification in law.
Career from source
- Worked in prosecution and law enforcement, addressing personnel policy, legality and the prevention of domestic violence.
- Was involved in the Kazakhstan Without Domestic Violence project and worked with state bodies and international organisations to protect the rights of women and children.