Team


Erik Karabayev
President
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Karaganda
  • University:University College London 2007-2010
  • e.karabayev@ kazakhstudents.org
15.07.1988Date of Birth
About Me:

Patriotism and desire to serve my country makes who I am. Everything I do is driven by this ideology. Since joining KazSociety came to realize how important it is to be proactive wherever we are, only by taking action and doing something we are going to achieve something for our country. Big fan of Chelsea, and supporter of Gordon Brown. Always open to critics and new ideas. Ambition for the time being to form a friendly and informed Kazakh Student community in the UK, just like in UCL. ps We are always open to new members, so if you want to get involved in KazSociety feel free to email.


Zhanibek Berkutov
Vice President of Internal Affairs
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Almaty
  • University:Royal Holloway University of London 2008-2011
  • j.berkutov@kazakhstudents.org
19/06/1989Date of Birth
About Me:

Born in Almaty, currently studying BSc Computer Science with Management at Royal Holloway. Liked the idea of building the united platform for Kazakhstani students and agreed to join KazSociety. Also have worked on several web projects for students such as news website and social network at kaz-uk.com. That experience obviously helps me serving as Head of IT department at KazSociety. My hobbies are - football(crazy Man United fan), Internet, gadjets, economics and business


Kassym Ulykbanov
Vice President of External Affairs
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Aktobe
  • University:Architectural Association School of Architecture 2006-2012
  • k.ulykbanov@kazakhstudents.org
20.08.1987Date of Birth
About Me:

I’m a third year architecture student and this is my fourth year in the UK. Joined KazSociety in 2009, in order to contribute to its efforts in bringing everything to a new level. Enjoy working in a team of bright, ambitious and talented students, who are willing to make a difference. Apart from architecture, my interests lie in literature, politics, history of Kazakhstan, modern history of Europe, good films, good music, good food. Sport: judo and swimming. A proud supporter of FC Aktobe, and unquestionably a huge patriot of my country.


Aiym Almas
Head of Entertainment
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Almaty
  • University:London School of Economics 2008-2011
  • a.almas@kazakhstudents.org
20.11.1989Date of Birth
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Aiganym Zhunusbekova
Entertainment Officer
  • City training:London
  • Home town:
  • University:City University 2009-2012
  • a.zhunusbekova@kazakhstudents.org
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Saltanat Januzakova
Treasurer
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Almaty
  • University:University College London 2008-2011
  • s.januzakova@kazakhstudents.org
19.01.1989Date of Birth
About Me:

I am a 2nd year student doing Economics at UCL. Kazakh Society is a huge part of my life. Being a president of the Kazakh Society UCL and also a member of the committee of the Kazakh Society in the UK really affects your life, add piles of homework to that (that is what you get for studying at the world’s 4th top university) and you are literally left with no free time. However, I love my life as it is! KazSociety is an experience that you should not miss out on. You work a lot and you learn a lot. It is an opportunity to do different projects and try yourself in everything, it is having awesome time with your friends and simply having fun!


Shynar Nematova
Head of Business and Government
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Almaty
  • University:University College London 2009-2013
  • s.nematova@kazakhstudents.org
04.04.1991Date of Birth
About Me:

I have joined KazSociety in October 2009. Currently I am studying Management and Italian in UCL. The things I love most in my life are my family and my friends. On weekdays you will usually find me at university,pretending to pay attention to the lessons;)The kinds of people I enjoy the most are ones who are ambitious,and who are trying to get the most out of their lives and aim to become successful. That is important to me,because I am one of those people.My dreams for the future are peace and happiness among Kazakhs.So what am I doing to achieve those dreams? Well, how about joining KazSociety for starters?)


Tair Kurmangaliyev
Head of IT
  • City training:Southampton
  • Home town: Saint Petersburg
  • University:University of Southampton 2007-2010
  • t.kurmangaliyev@kazakhstudents.org
18/11/1987Date of Birth
About Me:

I was always interested in something technical, and here I am, studying electronics. I like IT, politics, news and business management. I have just recently joined KazSociety, but I have ambitions and we will see where they will lead me in the future. I am ready to share my thoughts and experience with you, and I hope this web site will unite us, as we have the same interest – to promote and to tell the world about Kazakhstan. Let’s do this!


Aida Tashenova
Head of Cultural Events Department
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Shymkent
  • University:University College London 2007-2010
  • a.tashenova@kazakhstudents.org
12.07.1987Date of Birth
About Me:

Hi, everyone and welcome to our website! Currently, I am a final year Engineering with Business Finance student. Believe in astrology and fate, love Friends series and Oldies movies, mood-dependant on the weather, love spring. Enjoy being in London. Although here, in the UK, I really miss my family, my friends and my homeland. And KazSociety prettifies this homesickness, hopefully, not only for me


Kair Duisenov
Head of Sports Department
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Almaty
  • University:Imperial College London 2009-2013
  • k.duisenov@kazakhstudents.org
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Alina Nesterenko
Head of Media Department
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Astana
  • University:Goldsmiths 2006-2010
  • alina.nesterenko@hotmail.com
26 MarchDate of Birth
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Ainura Kazgulova
Head of PR
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Almaty
  • University:University of Westminster 2009-2012
  • a.kazgulova@kazakhstudents.org
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Malika Autalipova
Head of Charity
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Almaty
  • University:Brunel University 2009-2012
  • m.autalipova@kazakhstudents.org
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About Me:

I am a first year Economics student. I have joined KazSociety’s Charity Department just recently to contribute to implementing its mission to help People as much as I can. Moreover, being a member of its friendly team is a good chance to make the most of the time spent here, in the UK. My greatest passion is photography. And inspiration for both pictures and life in general, is gathered from whom and what I love the most. These are Family, Friends, really good music, city life and beauty in all of its forms..


Adina Iskakova
Charity Officer
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Almaty
  • University:London School of Economics and Political Science 2009-2012
  • a.iskakova@kazakhstudents.org
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Miras Ibraimov
Designer
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Carrara
  • University:University of the Arts 2009-2012
  • m.ibraimov@kazakh students.org
21.09.1989Date of Birth
About Me:

Admires Gong Li. Mad for snooker. Adores Italy. Trully believes there could really be no one better than: Gioacchino Rossini in music, Luciano Pavarotti in singing; a car name more recognizable than Ferrari or Lamborghini, violinist better than Antonio Vivaldi, football player than Gianluigi Buffon, restaurant better than Enoteca Pinchiorri, wine better than Sassicaia and also it’s Italians who taught the French to use fork and knife. ITALIA, SEI NUMERO UNO SEMPRE!


Perizat Kurakbayeva
PR Manager
  • City training:London
  • Home town: Taldykorgan
  • University:Queen Mary Univesity of London 2007-2010
  • p.kurakbayeva@kazakhstudents.org
11.12.1987Date of Birth
About Me:

Not too much about myself….Sometimes it is hard to introduce yourself because you know yourself so well that you do not know where to start with. I am a final year student studying “Economics and Politics” at Queen Mary, University of London and I have joined KazSociety in October, 2008. I am a person who is positive about every aspect of life. There are many things I like to do. I Love my family, my friends and my country. I like to travel. I like to work. I never miss a chance to improve capabilities and always strive to explore a whole new world of career opportunities. I like country’s peace and I like to laugh :)


Amina Azhmaganbetova
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  • University:
  • a.azhmaganbetova@kazakhstudents.org
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About Me:

My name is Amina. This is my first year of studying in the UK and at the present time I am doing Foundation course for Business and Management here in London. Hope to enter Cass Business School next year as I finish the programme. I am very happy for joining such a cheerful and hardworking team such as kazsociety and I am really eager to contribute as much as I am able to in its activity! I am interested in tennis, reading different types books,learning languages and discovering new places and cultures. I appreciate the opportunity of being the member of the team and thus to increase and promote the popularity of our Motherland abroad!


Merey Dzhumabekova
  • City training:London
  • Home town:
  • University:
  • m.dzhumabekova@kazakhstudents.org
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Aigerim Adil
Representative in Kazakhstan
  • City training:
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  • University:
  • a.adil@kazakhstudents.org
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About Me:

I graduated in 2009 from King’s College London with major in business management. Besides the studies, whilst in the UK, I have had a pleasure of meeting many young, talented and ambitious students from Kazakhstan. I joined KazSociety in July 2009, I was offered to represent the society in Kazakhstan. My principal role as a representative will be promotion of KazSociety in Kazakhstan mostly by helping to organize and cultural events. KazSociety has undertaken a care-taking role for a private orphanage “Kovcheg” near Almaty. During summer holidays, we collected clothes and other essentials for the children and organized a concert and day out with the members of the KazSociety. We have also arranged for regular free visits to Otau cinema for the children from orphanage. Next, we are planning to organize a New Year’s Eve event for the orphanage and would welcome any help. If you are willing to support the event and help oprhans, please contact me at aigerim.adil@egolife.kz and a.adil@kazakhstudents.org Curently I am working on the furniture sale business which I am helping to build into the largest in Kazakhstan. In couple of years, apart my private business, I plan setting up a charitable club which would focus on helping disadvantaged children with getting a proper education. I am an enthusiastic dancer, the rest of my time I try to spending on reading books. I am a member of KazSociety as I believe that we all share the same ideas and we all believe that the KazSociety can be a platform for networking and socializing for the new generation of ambitious and intelligent students aspiring to make a difference in Kazakhstan. .